
Handling a Fender Bender - Greenville Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney
When someone is in a car crash, there are different terms for how severe the damage is. For example, if the vehicle is completely mangled and can no longer be driven, the term that is used is “totaled”. Not every crash will cause a car to be totaled, but many will still cause damage. Sometimes this is a simply a small dent or a cracked windshield. These problems often mean that people are hurt, but not severely. Other times, all that happens is a bump to the back of the car or a scrape along the side. These are normally referred to as “fender bender” accidents. While it is very possible that someone can walk away from this type of crash without being injured, this isn't always the case.
Fender benders can be even more dangerous than other types of crashes because they don't look bad. This means that it can seem like no more than a sore knee or a bruise, and therefore it gets ignored. Unfortunately, things aren't always what they appear. Even a gentle tap can cause pain and other medical issues depending on some other factors. This is why you always hear that no matter what happens or how you feel after an accident, you should always go to the hospital and get checked out. It isn't uncommon for an impact that doesn't really cause damage to the vehicles involved to sometimes seriously injure at least one person in them. Even something as seemingly routine as a pinched nerve can change someone's life. These things can continue to influence someone's future for years down the line. It all depends on how the person's body reacted during the actual hit. It is important to remember that just because a car doesn't look damaged doesn't mean everyone inside was unharmed.
If you were in an accident, even just a fender bender, and were hurt, you should immediately call Wayne Hardee. He has decades of experience and knows how to get the proper compensation for anyone who has been injured. It can be difficult to work through a lot of things after an injury, but with Wayne's help you can focus on your recovery and leave the legal aspect of the case to him. It is a difficult time, but we will do everything we can to get you the compensation you deserve. Give us a call and see how much we can help!