Consequences of Low-Speed Car Accidents

Consequences of Low-Speed Car Accidents

What to Know About Low-Speed Car Crash Injuries

You probably wouldn’t hesitate to seek medical attention or speak with a personal injury attorney if you were in a serious auto accident. However, most car collisions are minor fender-benders that cause some visible damage to the car but appear to cause few to no significant injuries. However, even a minor collision has the potential to result in lasting harm. If the cars did not receive considerable damage, you shouldn’t assume you are okay or that you do not have a case. It’s challenging to define a low-speed collision. No exact definition exists.

The majority of low-impact accidents take place in parking lots, narrow streets, or near schools. Although these collisions are less theatrical or disastrous than those that happen at high speeds, a victim may nevertheless sustain injuries that significantly impact their quality of life. Our New York City car accident lawyer is aware that less severe collisions need the same meticulous attention to detail and tenacious defense as more serious ones.

Typical Injuries in Low-Speed Collisions

Neck, back, shoulder, and head injuries are frequent injuries in low-speed car collisions. Whiplash is a common injury in low-speed collisions. This motion frequently causes neck, shoulders, back muscles, tendons, ligaments, or nerve tears.
Accidents at low speeds can potentially harm the lumbar spine region. The five biggest vertebrae are located in this region of the spine. People may experience swelling and limited mobility when the muscles or tendons in the area are stressed. Normal activities or employment could be impossible because of the discomfort and loss of movement.

Your body is nevertheless exposed to abrupt forces in accidents that happen at slower speeds. These forces may create hyperextension in your neck region, which could lead to disc herniation or nerve injury. You might have numbness, loss of motion, or even temporary or permanent paralysis, depending on the extent of the injury. Numerous cases involving low-speed collisions are handled by our knowledgeable car accident lawyer.

Seek Medical Attention

You must demonstrate that you were injured if you wish to win a personal injury claim. Your medical records, diagnostic testing, and the testimony of your treating physician will all be used by our car accident lawyer to support your injury claim. However, you must seek medical attention right away after an injury if you want to add to this body of proof. Many accident victims who are involved in low-speed collisions don’t think they need to consult a doctor, especially if they feel OK right away after the crash. Any reluctance to seek medical attention could endanger a personal injury claim.

Low-Speed Accidents and Insurance Companies

Because they pay the greatest feasible settlement on every claim, insurance companies cannot stay in operation. To reduce their responsibility, these profit-driven businesses employ teams of attorneys, accountants, and adjustors. An insurance provider would frequently believe that an accident left the automobiles with just little physical damage and no serious injuries. 

You shouldn’t succumb to pressure from an insurance provider to accept a settlement offer that is predicated on the actual physical damage to your car. You won’t be able to file another claim, either with the insurance company or in civil court, if you’ve already settled, if your injuries turn out to be more severe.

After an accident, it’s important to have enough medical documentation to support your claim while negotiating with an insurance company. To acquire the necessary proof, our car accident lawyer will collaborate closely with your healthcare professionals. Our options are constrained if you have not sought therapy, though.

Our Skilled Vehicle Accident Lawyers Will Fight for You

Even though you could feel fortunate to have simply been in a low-speed crash, you might have sustained serious injuries. Any accident should never be taken lightly. Injuries to the back, spine, and neck could take weeks or months to fully manifest. You may be sure that you are safeguarding your health and your rights by getting medical attention and speaking with an expert car accident lawyer. We at Siler & Ingber are aware of the gravity of even low-speed crashes. To discuss your legal alternatives, give us a call.

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