Memphis Injury Law Blog : Memphis Personal Injury Lawyer & Attorney : James Ferrell Law Firm : Tennessee, Mississippi

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In my last post I wrote about car wrecks and the injuries and damages that can occur when you are rear ended by another car. These wrecks can happen very fast and with little notice.

Just last night I was driving north on I-55 in Memphis and took the East I-240 exit. Upon getting on the on/off ramp I came across a driver who had come to a complete stop on the ramp. Because I was driving at a safe speed and safe distance from any other vehicles I was luckily available to stop in time and avoid him. However the cars that were driving behind me were not so lucky.

After avoiding and moving around the car that was stopped (someone from out of state who didn't understand that he was supposed to continue in his lane and then merge with traffice) I saw and heard other cars slamming on their brakes and sliding off of the road to try to keep from hitting the car in front of them. With the end result being multiple rear end collisions by drivers who were going too fast on the ramp. It's likely that the passengers of the cars that these drivers hit sustained some type of back or neck injury due to the speed that the cars that hit them were going.

The lesson here is to make sure that you always drive in a defensive manner. Be prepared for the unexpected and know what to do if you encounter a situation such as this. Stay a safe distance from the car in front of you and be aware of who is behind you at all times. You don't want to be sued or sue someone because you were hurt in a car wreck. It's always better to be able to drive away from a potential crash without suffering any damage that is it to be in one and go through the process of filing claims and having both your body and property repaired.

Luckily my family and I escaped this incident without any scratches or injuries to our car or bodies. The people behind us weren't so lucky.

 If you've been in a Memphis car wreck or accident where you were hurt call the best Tennessee or Mississippi lawyer you can find to help you recover for your injuries and damages. They'll help you through the whole process as quickly and painlessly as possible while getting you the most money for your injuries.  If you meet our strict client guidelines I would be happy to meet with you to discuss your claim. And even if you don't meet our client guidelines we'd be happy to send you a list of Memphis, Tennessee and Mississippi lawyers to contact who can help you with your claim.

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It's the number one cause of car wrecks and accidents both here in Memphis, Tennessee and in Mississippi, the rear end collision. It usually occurs in one of two ways. Either you're stopping for a red light when someone from behind decides to not stop or your on one of the interstate's on or off ramps and someone plows into you from behind.

In either case the end result can be quite damaging both to your property and your body. In a rear end collision the driver and passengers of the car that was hit often sustain injuries such as whiplash, back pain, neck pain, ruptured disks, bulging disks or herniated disks. And in the most serious of cases someone could be paralyzed or killed as a result of the wreck.

Q: What do you do if you've been hurt in a car wreck where you were rear ended?

A: The first and most important step to take is to get yourself and your passengers to a doctor or hospital to check on your injuries. Often times when a person is struck from behind in a car wreck they aren't yet aware of the totality of their injuries. This can be because of many reasons such as being distraught or from the "rush" of adrenaline that comes from being hit from behind.

You should immediately seek medical attention though to find out the extent of your injuries. Many people don't even recognize the injuries when they first appear, but instead notice them the days after the wreck. If you were hit in a car wreck you need to make sure that you get proper care the day of the injuries (if you can't that day go as soon as possible) or you risk having the insurance company claim that the injuries did not occur in the wreck.

Your next step should be get all of the information from the driver of the vehicle and get the names and contact information of any witnesses who may have seen the accident. You need the name of the other driver so that if a claim is necessary you know who to file it  against. And you should also get the names and contact information of the witnesses so that you will be able to call them if you file a claim. Of course, if you can't do this because you are injured make sure that you have someone else do this for you or make sure the police get the information in their official report.

The third step is to contact your insurance company and let them know of the injury. For reasons why see my previous post here

The final step, if needed, is to contact a reliable and experienced Mississippi or Tennessee personal injury or accident lawyer. They can help make sure that your claim is handled fairly and correctly.