Low Speed Collisions Do Cause Injuries
When a vehicle shows no damage, it DOES NOT mean there have been no injuries |
Why Injuries Occur in Low Speed Collisions
by John Smith PE, MSBMT, MSEE |
| Vehicles in accidents often do not show damage under casual observation. |
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Foam bumper core showed no external visible damage. |
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The damage did not show up until the bumper was removed |
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Careful and experienced inspection of the vehicle is often required along with removal of external panels and bumpers. |
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Crash resistant bumpers protect cars, they do NOT protect passengers and they can often make injuries worse. |
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