What is low speed collision?
What is a Low Speed Car Accident? A low-speed car accident commonly refers to collision that occurs under 10 miles per hour. When these accidents happen, the vehicles involved may have little to no damage, but the human body often fares far worse.
What causes a rear-end collision in a car?
The most common explanation for a rear end crash is the driver in the rear is driving too closely to the vehicle in front. Distractions also can lead to these accidents – most often, using a cell phone, talking to passengers, or adjusting the radio.
What are the most common rear end accidents?
Head-on collisions, high-speed collisions, hitting a parked car, a pedestrian crash, hydroplaning and rear-end collisions are all a risk when you share the roads. The most common of all motor vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions.
What should I do after a rear end collision?
Check for injuries: Even a low-speed, rear end crash can cause many injuries, like broken bones, facial lacerations, soft-tissue damage or whiplash. You should go to the hospital for a check, even if you think you are unhurt. Minor soreness right after a crash could turn into a severe injury after a few days.
How is a rear end collision settlement determined?
There are many factors that determine how much a rear end collision settlement may be worth, such as: There is no precise calculation that will determine how much you will get in a rear end collision. Your personal injury attorney can help you to understand the types of settlements and judgments decided in your area in similar circumstances.
Head-on collisions, high-speed collisions, hitting a parked car, a pedestrian crash, hydroplaning and rear-end collisions are all a risk when you share the roads. The most common of all motor vehicle accidents are rear-end collisions.
What are the rules for rear end collisions?
Often vehicles are traveling slowly, less than 15 mph and usually happen when one driver begins to accelerate from a stop. While it is a relatively minor incident the rules of fault and negligence that govern normal rear-end collisions apply.
Why is tailgating the leading cause of rear end accidents?
Tailgating happens when one vehicle follows too closely behind another and is a leading cause of rear-end collision events. Driving too close can dramatically decrease the tailing driver’s ability to stop in time. The lack of enforcement of tailgating laws has led to this dangerous practice being all too common an encounter on the roadways.
Who are the low speed rear impact volunteer?
Cormier, Joseph PhD; Gwin, Lisa DO; Reinhart, Lars MD; Wood, Rawson MD; Bain, Charles MD Author Information Biodynamic Research Corporation, San Antonio, TX. Address correspondence and reprint requests to Joseph Cormier, PhD, Biodynamic Research Corporation, 5711 University Heights Suite 107, San Antonio, TX 78249; E-mail: [email protected]