Serious Injuries can occur when another car hits you from behind. Some of the more common injuries include: Spinal Cord Injury Back Injuries Whiplash Injury Neck Injuries Sprains and Strains Do not wait to get medical treatment after being injured in a rear-end auto accident. The longer you wait to seek treatment, the easier it will be for the insurance companies to try and take advantage of you. Car accident victims deserve to be compensated for medical bills or physical therapy if another driver isn't paying attention or driving too fast and a rear-end accident occurs as a result.