CAN A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT STILL CAUSE INJURY?
CAN A LOW IMPACT ACCIDENT STILL CAUSE INJURY?
Many might think that just because a low impact car accident has occurred due to a low speed, there will either not be an injury or the injury will be too minor to address. However, that is not always the case. Speed is defined in three categories. 1-2 miles per hour up to 20-25 miles per hour is considered a “low speed” impact. 25-40 miles an hour is considered a “moderate speed” impact and finally, a “high speed” impact occurs at 40 miles per hour and over. Studies have shown that a rear-end impact at as little as 5 miles per hour can...
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