Toronto rear end collisions
A rear end collision is one of the most common sorts of accident to happen in Toronto and throughout Ontario. These are accidents where the rear end of a static or forward moving vehicle is hit by the front of another vehicle. These are most commonly the result of the inattentiveness of the driver of the car that hits the rear of the vehicle at front and most of the time, quite naturally, that driver is held accountable for the accident. However, exception like vehicle malfunction is always there.
Causes of Rear-Impact Collisions
Common reasons behind a rear-impact collision is driver distraction, talking and eating while driving, operating radio or AC, drunk driving etc. If it is not the driver who is at fault then the fault might be in the vehicle itself. If you get injured in a rear end collision, then firstly be attentive to your medical treatment and then call the police for proper investigation. If you can identify the person at-fault, then try to collect his information, his name, address, license information, insurance information etc.
Rear-End Accident Injuries
Those to whom it seems that a rear end collision is more effective on the car and less injurious to the persons sitting inside are wrong. A rear end collision can lead to severe injuries including
- Back injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Neck injuries
- Carpal tunnel injuries
- Ankle and knee injuries
- Whiplash
- Affects in joints in the back
- Minor injuries to muscles and ligaments
- Traumatic brain injury on severe impact.
If you have been injured in such an accident, contact out personal injury lawyers at Personal Injury Law Office to know your legal rights. Immediate contact is recommended in order to obtain testimony and eyewitnesses. A legal counsel is important because you might deserve considerable compensation for your injury and you might not be able to obtain the entire amount alone. You might not also be aware of the legal technicalities by which the at-fault driver can avoid compensation.
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