3 Phoenix Firefighters Injured in Rear End Collision
Each year, there are about 2.5 million rear end collisions in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its study that it is the most frequently occurring type of collision, which accounts for approximately 29% of all crashes. This figure results in a substantial number of injuries and fatalities each year.
In Phoenix, three firefighters were injured when a vehicle crashed into their ambulance (AZCentral 05/14/2011). Earlier that day, these firefighters retrieved a man who had been electrocuted while working on a roof air-conditioning unit. The firemen provided first aid and CPR to the man while he was being transported to the hospital. As the ambulance was pulling into the driveway of the emergency room at Phoenix Baptist Hospital, a car suddenly struck the rear right of the ambulance which jostled and threw everyone around inside. The patient was pronounced dead, but due to the electrocution, not the crash. The three firefighters sustained minor injuries and the driver of the vehicle that struck the ambulance was not injured.
Rear end collisions in Arizona are usually caused by an inattentive driver. It is a combination of the sudden deceleration of the lead car and the lack of time that the trailing car has to stop before running into its back bumper. Occupants of the lead car will most likely suffer the injuries as opposed to the trailing car since the first car is struck from behind unexpectedly, while the passengers in the second car have time to brace themselves before the crash.
If you or a loved one has been rear ended by another, call our Phoenix car crash lawyers for a free consultation at (480) 753-4534. You should know your legal rights and options in these kinds of accidents.
