Whiplash Injuries in Low Speed Impact Crashes
Low speed impact crashes are defined as motor vehicle accidents where the striking vehicle was traveling at speeds under 10 MPH. At-fault insurance companies would like the driver who was hit to believe that low speed impact crashes do not cause any more injuries then might occur in the normal course of one’s day. THIS IS FALSE! While there is usually little to no visible property damage to the vehicles in this type of accident, people who are struck (especially in a rear-end car accident) often have injuries. The reason for this is that car bumpers are designed to withstand some impact without damage but vehicle occupants who are not anticipating being struck cannot force their back and neck against the seat or headrest to avoid being jerked backward. Note that older vehicles often show less property damage but do not do a good job of protecting occupants from injury.
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Soft Tissue Injuries Car Accident Settlement
One of the most common types of car accident injuries are soft tissue injuries. Soft tissue injuries include whiplash, nerve damage and sprained, pulled, strained or torn muscles. The trouble is that this type of injury is hard to describe in medical terms and can be difficult to prove so insurance companies may try to fight claims or limit car accident settlements. Reaching a successful outcome in a soft tissue injury lawsuit can be very challenging. A skilled and experienced car accident lawyer will most likely be needed to gather relevant evidence and fight for justice on behalf of the injured victim.
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