Individuals involved in rear-end collisions can suffer from a range of injuries. Even though airbags and seatbelts help to reduce the amount of movement our bodies undergo when an impact occurs, these incidents can still lead to the following:
Whiplash. The mechanism of a rear-end collision can cause our bodies to be jolted forward and backward rapidly. When the head and neck experience this sudden back and forth movement, this can affect the tendons, muscles, and ligaments in those areas.
Concussions. That concussion can occur anytime our head strikes another object or is jerked back and forth rapidly. When the brain jostles around inside the skull, this can lead to bruising and affect underlying tissue.
Spinal cord trauma. Any sudden impact on the body can lead to damage to the spinal cord, the vertebrae, or the discs between each vertebra. Spinal cord injuries could lead to temporary or permanent partial or complete paralysis.