fender benders
Parking lot accidents
A fender bender is a minor car accident—a collision at low speed that dents fenders or bumpers but causes no serious damage or injury.
The term downplays the incident: It was just a fender bender, nothing to worry about.
Insurance companies and police distinguish fender benders from more serious crashes.
- mishapMinor unfortunate occurrence
- accidentUnintended harmful event
- bumpersVehicle collision cushions
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- minimalSmallest amount needed
impact · whiplash · damage · insurance claims · insurance claim · out of pocket · personal injury · automotive · car · parking lot · rear-end collisions · reckless driving · crash · low speed · airbag deployment · police report · skid marks · traffic violations
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