Whiplash is one of the most common types of injuries experienced in a low-impact crash. This type of injury occurs when your head and neck are whipped back and forth too quickly, causing damage to the tendons, muscles and ligaments in the neck and shoulders. Whiplash can result in:
Shoulder pain
Neck pain
Headaches
Soft-tissue damage
A low-impact crash could also result in a concussion if the victim hits his or her head on a hard surface inside a vehicle or if his or her brain is rattled by the collision. The brain, just like the spine, is a very delicate organ that could be seriously damaged in low-impact crashes. Even if you are only shaken around and do not hit your head, the brain could move around and suffer damage.