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was rear-ended. vs were rear-ended.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts depending on the subject of the sentence. "was rear-ended" is used when the subject is singular, while "were rear-ended" is used when the subject is plural.

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was rear-ended.

This phrase is correct when the subject of the sentence is singular.

Use "was rear-ended" when referring to a singular subject that was hit from behind in a car accident.

Examples:

The car was rear-ended at the traffic light.
She was rear-ended on her way to work.

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I was rear ended….now what? If you are rear ended in a car accident, you need to take action in a smart and practical manner. When doing so, not only will you ...
If the driver of the car that was rear-ended files a claim against the driver who hit him, said driver could be responsible for all damages to the other driver's car.
2 days ago ... The man who was killed in Monday's tragic accident on the New Jersey Turnpike Hudson County Extension was rear-ended by another car and ...
(Wapak, OH). I had an accident on the highway. I was rear ended by a car at 70 mph. It was icy and raining and he was going too fast and could not stop himself.

Alternatives:

I was rear-ended.
He was rear-ended.
The driver was rear-ended.

were rear-ended.

This phrase is correct when the subject of the sentence is plural.

Use "were rear-ended" when referring to multiple subjects that were hit from behind in a car accident.

Examples:

The cars were rear-ended in the collision.
They were rear-ended by a distracted driver.

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Me & my then 2 yr old son were rear ended by a truck doing 55 mph. ... My son and I were rear ended in the middle of an intersection in a multi car pile up.
If you've been in an accident, especially if you were rear-ended, do not refuse medical attention. A car accident is a traumatic event. The severity is just a matter ...
If you're making a car accident claim for injuries after a crash in which you were rear-ended by the at-fault driver, use this sample demand letter as a template ...
Dec 25, 2011 ... Me, my husband, and our 2 year old were rear ended going about 40-45 mph two days ago (Dec 23). At the time we felt fine, but both of us ...

Alternatives:

We were rear-ended.
The passengers were rear-ended.
Both vehicles were rear-ended.

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