Determining the exact biochemical forces
present in an automobile accident is impossible, because the
accident involves many variables. Some estimate of the amount of
physiological damage can be determined, however, by careful
examination of the following factors.
What was the angle of collision?
What was the speed and size of the
rear car?
What was the speed and size of the
front car?
What were the road conditions?
What was the position of your head at
the time of the collision?
Did you see the other car before it
hit you?
Where was your head restraint?
Were you wearing a seat/shoulder belt?
Were there any other collisions
besides the main one?
Did your body make contact with
anything in the car?
Did you lose consciousness as a result
of the accident?
Did you have any pre-existing
conditions?
Did you experience pain immediately
and if not, how long did it take before you experienced
it?
Knowledge of these facts can greatly aid in
the understanding of the extent of your injuries, and it can also
help your physician as he or she diagnoses your condition and
makes recommendations for treatment.