Rear End Collisions in Orlando

    ORLANDO, FL, March 26, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Most auto accidents in the United States are rear end collisions. These auto accidents are the least likely to be fatal. There are, however, over 2.5 million rear end collisions every year in this country alone. Despite the fact that the probability for fatalities is very low compared to other types of accidents, rear end collisions can cause serious and life changing injuries that, if left untreated, can affect you for years to come. A well-made bumper has the effect of absorbing most of the impact from these collisions. If, on the other hand, your car is equipped with a sub-standard bumper your body may absorb a good portion of the force from the impact.

Insurance companies sometimes hold the false belief that if very little damage was done to the vehicle, then very little damage was done to the occupants. Even low speed rear end collisions that result in very little damage to the vehicle can result in serious injuries to both the driver and passengers of the vehicle.

Perhaps the most common injury that occupants of a vehicle sustain from a rear end collision is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden acceleration and deceleration of forces on your body, most of which gets absorbed by the neck and shoulders. The symptoms of whiplash include neck pain, headaches, stiffness, nausea and loss of balance. It can sometimes take a few days after a collision has occurred for a person to experience these symptoms.

How to Avoid a Rear End Collision

Rear end collisions are almost always the fault of the person driving behind you, so many times there is little to nothing a driver can do to avoid a rear end collision. Here are some safety tips to help prevent rear end collisions:

- Always use turn signals and make sure they are working properly
- Use rear-view mirrors often to make sure you know what is going on behind you
- Avoid tailgaters
- Keep pace with traffic

If you have been rear ended it is up to you to hire an experienced attorney to make sure that you are compensated as fully as possible for any injury you or the loved ones riding with you sustained due to someone else's negligence. Make sure that the lawyer you choose specializes in dealing with rear end collision car accidents.

If you live in Orlando, Florida and you are currently struggling with an injury sustained from a rear end collision, please visit the website of The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to schedule a no-obligation consultation today.

Website: http://www.themdjd.com/

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