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Understanding the Three Impacts in a Collision
We often think there is just one impact when imagining an accident. Be this is a fall, a bicycle crash, or a car collision. Yet, physics and medical studies, based on rigorous research and analysis, show that every crash has three distinct impacts. Each one contributes to potential injury.
Let’s use a crash as an example, though the same principles apply to other accidents.
Impact #1: Vehicle Collision
This is the first crash. The moving vehicle collides with another object. Whether it is a wall or a stationary object. The force of this impact determines the severity of the accident.
Impact #2: Body Impact
Even after the vehicle stops or slows down, the occupants continue moving ahead due to inertia. This often causes a secondary impact. The person collides with the car’s interior, like the dashboard, windshield, airbag, or seatbelt. It’s important to note that seatbelts and airbags play a crucial role. They reduce injuries and make us feel safer on the road.
Impact #3: Internal Organ Impact
The most overlooked but critical impact happens within the body itself. Even after a person stops moving, their internal organs shift and collide with bones and other structures. This can lead to serious injuries like concussions, internal bleeding, and organ damage.
Delayed Symptoms and the Body’s
Response Of The Body instantly after an accident, many people don’t feel the extent of their injuries. Adrenaline and shock mask the pain. The body naturally responds by triggering inflammation and swelling to protect damaged areas. Yet, once this response subsides—sometimes hours or even days later—the true severity of injuries becomes obvious.
The Delay Between Sight and Sound in a Crash
If you witness an accident from a distance, you notice another phenomenon. There is a delay between what you see and hear.
Because light travels faster than sound (186,000 miles per second vs. 1,125 feet per second), you will see a crash before you hear it. This creates a lag, where the sequence of events seems different from what happened.
For example, if a plane crashes and explodes, a witness will report hearing multiple booms and assume three separate explosions. In reality, they are hearing the first impact, secondary collisions, and final resting impact—all of which happened quickly. The delay in sound reaching the observer can create confusion, especially during traumatic or high-stress situations.
Key Takeaways
- Accidents involve three distinct impacts: vehicle collision, body impact, and internal organ impact.
- Injuries are not always instantly clear, as the body’s natural mechanisms can mask symptoms.
- Witnesses misinterpret the sequence of events because of the delay between light and sound. Hence, investigators must analyze physical evidence carefully.
Understanding these factors can help individuals recognize the risks involved in crashes. They can then make informed decisions about safety and medical attention.
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