- December 20, 2019
Low Impact Collisions Cause Injuries — How Can a Maryland Car Accident Attorney Help?
Low-impact car accidents are common in Maryland, but that does not necessarily mean that they do not cause severe injuries. Fender-benders, another name used to describe low-impact car accidents, can occur in a variety of situations. If you are involved in a slow-speed accident, you need to treat the accident as you would any other car crash. The steps you take after the collision can significantly impact your chances of receiving full compensation for your damages.
Causes of Low Impact Car Crashes
A slow-speed or low-impact traffic accident may occur in a variety of situations. Common situations where a low impact collision may occur include:
- Parking lot accidents
- Rear-end collisions in slow-moving traffic
- Collisions in school zones
- Vehicles colliding at an all-stop intersection
- Stop-and-go traffic
- Accidents in a drive-thru lane
- Merging or changing lanes in slow traffic
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Closed Head Injuries, including concussions
- Spinal Cord Trauma
- Ribcage Injuries
- Facial Scarring and Disfigurement
- Broken Bones
- Other Soft Tissue Injuries