The most common types of auto accidents nowadays are rear end collisions. In fact, studies show that about 2.5 million rear end collisions occur annually. These types of auto accidents are especially common throughout the busy cities of New York, including the city of Brooklyn. In most cases, the cause of a rear end collision is a distracted driver. One of the most common distractions is cell phone use, and with the increased use of cell phones, these accidents have become even more common. If someone rear ended your vehicle in traffic, it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.

Have you been a victim of a rear end collision in Brooklyn or other city in New York? You need an auto accident lawyer. Brooklyn lawyers at the Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. are ready to fight for your rights!

Rear end collisions can result in a number of different consequences, including but not limited to:

• Soft tissue injuries
• Whiplash injuries
• Bone fractures
• Brain injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Death

Whiplash injury is an example of a soft tissue injury, which is a common injury that results from a rear end collision. It can take many days - even months in some cases - for the symptoms of whiplash to appear. Once the symptoms do appear, however, the victim may find themselves suffering from severe pain. With some soft tissue injuries, there can be an underlying cause, such as a bulging disc. Although the rear bumper system is meant to protect occupants of a vehicle if hit, it does not offer much protection when hit at a high speed, and unfortunately, rear end collisions usually involve high speeds.

In the majority of situations, a rear end collision has clear liability, which means that the party at fault is the vehicle that followed too closely and hit the other vehicle. It is the responsibility of all drivers to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them. Failing to do so can result in a rear end collision. If you are the victim of this type of accident, it is important not to seek monetary compensation from the other driver's insurance company on your own. The insurance company will work its hardest to pay you as little (if anything) as possible, while our lawyers will try to get you everything that you are entitled to for your pain, suffering, and vehicle damage.

Have you been a victim of a rear end collision in Brooklyn or other city in New York? You need an auto accident lawyer. Brooklyn lawyers at the Weinstein, Chase, Messinger and Peters, P.C. are ready to fight for your rights!

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