Depending on how the accident happened, several different injuries can occur from a minor car accident. The most common injuries with minor car accidents include whiplash, cuts, scrapes, or fractures. Whiplash is one of the most common auto accident injuries and refers to muscle, ligament, and tendon damage that occurs when the vehicle drastically comes to a complete stop but your body remains in motion and jerks forward before it is held back by the seatbelt. This sudden movement can cause your muscles, ligaments, or tendons to tear or stretch, leading to long-lasting pain in the injured area. Other possible injuries that can occur from a minor car accident include the following: • Broken arms, legs, hips, ribs, or shoulders • Concussions or head injuries • Herniated disc • Internal bleeding • Knee trauma • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Paradoxically, auto accidents with severe damage to the vehicle can result in minimal injuries or effects on the individuals involved in the accident, while accidents with minor damage to the vehicle can also result in long-term and debilitating injuries or pain conditions. The reverse is also true.