i once got whiplash from a steep waterslide. I kid you not. I felt so dumb but it sucked for a long time. Neck is fine nowInitially I thought the same as you. How is possible to be hurt at such a low speed? I mistakenly assumed "whiplash" claims were basically frivolous law suites. Appearently there are tens of thousands of cases, or more. And it's very real.
My friend was traveling at 5-10 mph and was hit from behind. Not sure how fast the car behind was moving when it hit her? The impact did not do any obvious physical damage after a very quick inspection so both drivers parted ways without filing a police report. It was discovered later on the foam backing behind the bumper was cracked from the impact. So there was some force.
I suspect you were expecting the impact and braced yourself? Or you and your wife are physically stronger then my 102 pound friend. My friend had no idea it was coming and she was probably totally relaxed. Her neck snapped back and forth. Her doctor and physical therapist said her case was text book whiplash. Someone said it's like cracking a whip.
I must know some weak or fragile people. You ask if we are made of glass? Another friend was squeegeeing his shower door after a shower. He said he did not notice doing anything weird. He twisted and bent down to get the bottom of the shower door and felt a slight electric like jolt. His back went out and he could barely move. His severe back pain lasted more then a week. Doctor said herniated disc pinching a nerve or something.
12 weeks??? Jeez...We’ll find out Monday or Tuesday if the frame is bent or cracked. If so, it’s at least 12 weeks for repair, assuming frames are available. No telling if frames will be available. FML.
This is absolutely ridiculous and one of the most frustrating things I’ve dealt with.
I’m sorry to hear that. You would think that the length of time to wait for the repairs would factor into the decision to total it so you could get a new one.We’ll find out Monday or Tuesday if the frame is bent or cracked. If so, it’s at least 12 weeks for repair, assuming frames are available. No telling if frames will be available. FML.
This is absolutely ridiculous and one of the most frustrating things I’ve dealt with.
Any updates as of today?It’s going on the frame rack at the body shop tomorrow for measuring and inspection. Fingers crossed for no frame damage.
This reminds me of when the son of Joe Frazier fought Mike Tyson and it didn't go well for Marvis at all. As my father described the fight, "It appeared that Marvis was attempting to break Tyson's hands with his face"!You’re right, the whole thing was probably my fault.