A rear-end accident happens when an automobile drives into another vehicle in front of it. This type of accident is most commonly caused by a combination of the sudden deceleration of the lead car and the lack of time the trailing car has to stop. The level of damage sustained by each car involved in these types of accidents is relatively the same, as long as the two vehicles involved are of similar size. However if the two vehicles are of different size, the smaller of the two cars will usually sustain the most damage. In this specific type of accident, the occupants of the car that is being hit from behind will usually sustain more serious injuries then the occupants of the other vehicle.
The driver who rear-ends the other vehicle is almost always responsible for the accident. Any individual who is injured in an accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence deserves to be compensated. If you are in a rear-end accident you should seek medical attention right away. After the victim is treated medically, they should seek the counsel of an experienced rear-end collision attorney.