Rear End Accident Attorney In Miami

Rear end collisions are also called “whiplash accidents” because the nature of the collision often results in a whiplash injury for the driver of the front car. Whiplash describes a range of injuries to the neck related to a sudden distortion of the neck.

There are four phases that occur during whiplash; initial position, retraction, extension and rebound. The retraction phase is where the whiplash actually occurs due to an unusual loading of soft tissues. Symptoms of whiplash include, pain to the shoulders, neck or back, sensory disturbance to the arms and legs, and headaches. Symptoms can occur immediately or be delayed a few days. By its nature, energy is always transferred to a struck vehicle, thus even at low speeds, significant injuries can be sustained.

Although whiplash is certainly the most common injury suffered in a rear end collision, it is not the only one. The following are other injuries that could be sustained as a result of a head on collision.

• Strains are injuries to the muscles and tendons in the back caused by the body being twisted awkwardly during the accident. A sprain is an injury to the ligaments that support the back. Symptoms of both can include pain, swelling and bruising.
• A herniated disc happens when small bones connected to the spine, called discs, are violently shifted out of place, and result in extreme leg, back and shoulder pain, as well as numbness in the extremities.
• Spinal cord injuries and closed head injuries resulting in a traumatic brain injury and permanent disability.

Contact Miami Car Accident Attorneys

The Miami injury attorneys at the Dante Law Firm, P.A. have helped injured accident victims throughout Miami who have been involved in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, cruise ship accidents, and trucking accidents.