Rear end collision...car question

ladypanther · 03-07-2010, 10:34 AM

Got hit by another car while stopped a traffic light. I got a pretty good jolt...knocked my glasses off and I found the hat I was wearing in the backseat. I have at least some minor whiplash.

But....wondering about the car. No visible damage except a scratch on the bumper. (I was surprised and relieved...it felt like I was creamed.) Drove away ok. Could there be some damage I don't know about?

I have a Subaru Baja....AWD.

The Saltman · 03-07-2010, 10:38 AM

did you not report this?

nc_biscuit · 03-07-2010, 10:38 AM

Sounds like you were wacked pretty good. I've been hit twice like that, but neither was very bad. The first time was in my lifted Jeep Cherokee and my hitch put a 4" square hole in the lady's front bumper. The second time a guy just kind of bumped me in line when his foot slipped off the brake.
Sounds like you were hit fairly hard... I would have a mechanic check the bumper for internal damage and have him check the transmission and frame... and maybe the gas tank for leaks, but it's probably fine.

ladypanther · 03-07-2010, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by The Saltman

did you not report this?

Sure did. It was at a busy intersection..Had about 6 police cars before it was over. Found the other driver out cold (it appeared) slumped over the steering wheel. She had her seat belt on and air bag did not deploy. Wondering if she had a problem before the accident that caused it. When I left she was on her way to the hospital.

catfang · 03-07-2010, 10:41 AM

yes definitely get the car (and yourself!!) checked out. Hope you feel better.

The Saltman · 03-07-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ladypanther

Sure did. It was at a busy intersection..Had about 6 police cars before it was over. Found the other driver out cold (it appeared) slumped over the steering wheel. She had her seat belt on and air bag did not deploy. Wondering if she had a problem before the accident that caused it. When I left she was on her way to the hospital.

well it is obviously her fault eventhough she couldnt help it. I would get every nook and cranny checked out at a body shop since you dont have to pay for anything. hell, if u find something on the rear of your car that wasnt caused by the crash you should get that fixxed too.

nc_biscuit · 03-07-2010, 10:51 AM

Salty makes a good point.

Davidson Deac II · 03-07-2010, 11:47 AM

The odds are you suffered no damage. Cars these days have those rubber bumpers and they sometimes just snap back into place. But as the others said, no harm in getting it checked out. BTW, if there is no damage, yet the airbag deployed on the other vehicle, it says a lot for your own car.

Hawk · 03-07-2010, 01:28 PM

I'd get yourself and your car checked bigtime. The condition of the other driver, as cold as it may sound, is in your favor. It shows that she obviously wacked you pretty hard, damage to the car or not. Whiplash isn't something to mess with, your neck is pretty important!!!!!!

03-07-2010, 10:34 AM	#1
ladypanther Servant of Max....below Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,755 Pie Slices: 69 Given Pie 78 Times in 22 Posts Rep Power: 84	Rear end collision...car question Got hit by another car while stopped a traffic light. I got a pretty good jolt...knocked my glasses off and I found the hat I was wearing in the backseat. I have at least some minor whiplash. But....wondering about the car. No visible damage except a scratch on the bumper. (I was surprised and relieved...it felt like I was creamed.) Drove away ok. Could there be some damage I don't know about? I have a Subaru Baja....AWD. __________________ " *You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough." Mae West*

03-07-2010, 10:41 AM	#5
catfang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Age: 45 Posts: 2,611 Pie Slices: 17 Given Pie 12 Times in 11 Posts Rep Power: 95	yes definitely get the car (and yourself!!) checked out. Hope you feel better. __________________ "I don't make mistakes...just understandable bad choices."

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03-07-2010, 11:47 AM	#8
Davidson Deac II Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,605 Pie Slices: 10 Given Pie 73 Times in 58 Posts Rep Power: 136	The odds are you suffered no damage. Cars these days have those rubber bumpers and they sometimes just snap back into place. But as the others said, no harm in getting it checked out. BTW, if there is no damage, yet the airbag deployed on the other vehicle, it says a lot for your own car.

03-07-2010, 01:28 PM	#9
Hawk On VACATION! Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 6,413 Pie Slices: 205 Given Pie 192 Times in 154 Posts Rep Power: 579	I'd get yourself and your car checked bigtime. The condition of the other driver, as cold as it may sound, is in your favor. It shows that she obviously wacked you pretty hard, damage to the car or not. Whiplash isn't something to mess with, your neck is pretty important!!!!!!