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Low Impact Accident, Big Injuries

Michael P. Maddux, P.A. Team
Landscape personal injury infographic explaining that serious injuries can occur even when a car is not totaled, featuring damaged vehicles, an injured driver holding her neck, and sections discussing soft tissue injuries, herniated discs, traumatic brain injuries, and insurance companies minimizing low-impact accident claims

Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years

A low impact accident can still cause serious injuries, even when your car wasn’t totaled. Vehicles are designed to absorb impact. Your body isn’t.

Why Insurance Companies Downplay This

Insurance adjusters often point to minimal vehicle damage as proof that an injury couldn’t be serious. This argument ignores basic physics. The human body can suffer significant trauma even in a minor crash, including herniated discs, soft tissue damage, and concussions that don’t show up on a bumper.

Don’t let a small dent convince you your pain isn’t real. If this happened to you, our office can help you get the treatment and compensation you deserve.

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