What are minor car accident injuries?
Almost all people will have minor injuries from a auto accident, but in some rare cases, individuals will experience major injuries. The most common injuries include whiplash, neck and back pain, headaches and migraines, soft tissue injuries, lacerations, broken bones, and bruised ribs.
What is considered minor injury?
Examples of minor injuries include the following. Shallow cuts or abrasions. Sprains and muscle strain. Bruises and skin lesions. Minor burns covering only a small area of skin.
Why do people not report minor car accidents?
Reporting an Accident to your Insurance Company. People who are involved in minor collisions often try to avoid reporting these types of accidents to their insurance companies for two reasons: the driver assumes that things can just be “worked out” with the other driver without involving the insurance companies.
What to do if you have a minor injury in a car accident?
If the car accident has minor damages and no/very minor injuries, you may decide to file the claim with your or the other person’s insurance company. This can possibly work if you are comfortable negotiating with the insurance adjuster for your or the other person’s policy.
Are there any injuries in a car accident?
Frequently these accidents do not cause any injuries to the drivers or passengers. However, the collisions can still result in minor property damage to the cars, whether it’s a dented bumper or fender, or scrapes and scratches on the paint.
What makes a Fender Bender a minor accident?
With any luck, your collision experiences will be minor. Fender-benders are the most common car accidents, usually involving vehicle damages and no reported injuries. Most insurance companies categorize fender-benders as minor car accidents because the people settle their claims quickly and seldom file lawsuits.
What should I do if I have a minor car accident?
Most insurance companies require that you notify them of any accident, including minor ones. Call your insurance company as soon as possible to let them know about the accident, and include as many details as possible. This is especially important if your car needs repairs.
Reporting an Accident to your Insurance Company. People who are involved in minor collisions often try to avoid reporting these types of accidents to their insurance companies for two reasons: the driver assumes that things can just be “worked out” with the other driver without involving the insurance companies.
Frequently these accidents do not cause any injuries to the drivers or passengers. However, the collisions can still result in minor property damage to the cars, whether it’s a dented bumper or fender, or scrapes and scratches on the paint.
What to do if you get involved in a car accident in California?
If you are involved in a vehicle collision–STOP. If you don’t stop, you may be convicted of a “hit and run” and could be severely punished. Someone could be injured and need help. Call 9-1-1 immediately to report the collision to the police or California Highway Patrol (CHP).