COMMON INJURIES IN REAR-END COLLISIONS
Fortunately, rear-end accidents are the least likely type to cause fatalities. Insurance companies often claim that serious injuries are rare in rear-end accidents, but the truth is that they can do serious damage. One extremely painful and debilitating injury frequently caused by a rear impact is a herniated disc, which may require spinal fusion surgery.
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