{"id":641,"date":"2025-11-07T18:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T18:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=641"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:59:23","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:59:23","slug":"rear-end-car-crashes-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-blog\/rear-end-car-crashes-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Rear-End Car Crashes in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"641\" class=\"elementor elementor-641\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b110a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"76b110a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a3b57c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7a3b57c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-524c933 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"524c933\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/1d7d92ba5bf9e8e4d61da88467c8ad0ac98c3f5a-rf6fz6r0nafw4m9mek77ypcn19i89s83v30ovavgog.png\" title=\"1d7d92ba5bf9e8e4d61da88467c8ad0ac98c3f5a\" alt=\"1d7d92ba5bf9e8e4d61da88467c8ad0ac98c3f5a\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b17a313 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b17a313\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;_transform_translateX_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Rear-End Car Crashes in Florida<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf4ad50 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cf4ad50\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d06694e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d06694e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Rear-End Collision Causes and Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6df38 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da6df38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">   <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-51b11ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"51b11ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Although\u00a0<strong>rear-end car accidents<\/strong>\u00a0account for only a small percentage of\u00a0auto accidents\u00a0in the state of Florida, they are especially dangerous because of the kind of injuries they can cause to both the person being rear-ended and the other driver. In some cases, they can result in the\u00a0death of the parties involved. Injuries from a motor vehicle collision can quickly become a heavy financial burden. Our car accident attorneys can handle your case and hold the party at fault accountable so you can receive fair compensation to cover your medical expenses and property damage costs.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-29ddbb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"29ddbb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Causes of Rear-End Collisions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-751b361 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"751b361\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9966318 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9966318\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In Florida,\u00a0most rear-end collisions are caused by:<\/p><ul><li>Tailgating<\/li><li>Distracted driving<\/li><li>Brake failure<\/li><li>Driving at high speed<\/li><li>Malfunction of brake lights<\/li><li>Speeding<\/li><\/ul><p>However, other factors, such as slick roads or damaged tires can also cause rear-end collisions.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a6842c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a6842c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Rear-End Collision Injuries<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c49796 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8c49796\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b0664e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5b0664e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>During a rear-end accident, drivers are thrown forward rapidly due to the impact, and can hit the steering wheel, dashboard, or windshield. Depending on the speed, injuries can be minor, such as broken lips or bruises, or severe, including fractures and brain contusions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Whiplash:<\/strong>\u00a0This is the most common type of rear-end collision injury. It occurs when the soft tissues of the neck are injured due to a violent movement. The pain caused by whiplash can last from a few days to more than a year. (Read more about it &#8211;\u00a0How do I know if I suffered whiplash from a car accident?)<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Neck and back injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0The impact of a rear-end collision causes compression of the spinal discs. The pressure can cause muscle injuries, displaced discs, lower back injuries, and even disabling fractures.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Head injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0Head injuries are always dangerous and, unfortunately, are very common during a rear-end accident. A blow against the steering wheel or dashboard can result in contusions or in\u00a0traumatic brain injuries. In severe cases, you could be paralyzed, have impaired brain function, or even die.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>Hip injuries:<\/strong>\u00a0Hip injuries might not be apparent immediately after an accident. If you develop\u00a0hip pain after a rear-end collision, it is imperative that you seek medical attention immediately for a full evaluation and contact a personal injury attorney as soon as possible. Hip injuries cause long-term damage and leave victims with mobility issues. This type of injury may require surgery and sometimes even a full hip replacement, with mounting medical bills and loss of wages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ce0e283 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ce0e283\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">I Was Rear-Ended. What do I do?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de3fe09 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"de3fe09\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-572e668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"572e668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Being prepared can help you get over an accident. If you have just been rear-ended or have rear-ended someone else, follow these steps:<\/p><ul><li>Don&#8217;t panic. Anxiety can make you waste valuable time, so take a deep breath and try to calm down first.<\/li><li>Check to see if you have any wounds but do it carefully. Avoid sudden movements, as certain injuries, such as whiplash, may take a few days to develop, even if you feel fine at the time of impact. Call an ambulance as soon as possible. In Florida, you must seek medical care and treatment within 14 days of the crash, or you will lose any rights for compensation.<\/li><li>Call the police and your car accident lawyer. Avoid any type of confrontation with the other driver and wait until the authorities arrive. A fight will only make things worse and the recording of the accident by the authorities can be of great help.<\/li><li>Take photos of the license plates of both cars and talk to possible witnesses. It will be valuable evidence when seeking compensation for injuries.<\/li><li>Contact your insurance company and report the accident as soon as possible to expedite the claim process. You can read more about\u00a0Personal Injury Protection and compensation.<\/li><\/ul><div><div>Suffering a car crash leaves you in a very vulnerable position, both physically and legally. Even if you follow these recommendations in case of an <strong>auto accident<\/strong>, the insurance company will likely seek to reduce the compensation payment. You will need legal advice from a team that will support you through the legal process so that you can recover without problems.<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><\/div><div>If you have been\u00a0<strong>injured in a rear-end accident in Orlando<\/strong> or its vicinity, contact us as soon as possible. We can help you claim what you deserve, but you need to act fast. Call\u00a0Jason Recksiedler, certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar, or\u00a0Caroline Fischer Espi. We are available at\u00a0321-999-1111\u00a024 hours a day. 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