tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post8539503427783975833..comments2024-03-12T07:48:29.712+03:00Comments on Stories from the trauma bay: Wild coincidencesDocBastardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12224592098492491365noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-21836610160264407712015-10-18T10:00:26.486+03:002015-10-18T10:00:26.486+03:00Hello from St Louis! I've done the same with ...Hello from St Louis! I've done the same with my girlsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535730586060190591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-62229456369647241262015-10-18T10:00:19.063+03:002015-10-18T10:00:19.063+03:00Hello from St Louis! I've done the same with ...Hello from St Louis! I've done the same with my girlsAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01535730586060190591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-43816433963000412392015-09-24T15:44:33.619+03:002015-09-24T15:44:33.619+03:00Friends of mine died in a crash from not wearing a...Friends of mine died in a crash from not wearing a seatbelt. One died at the scene. The other, we think, died because her girlfriend died and she simply did not want to live anymore. Our friend was really this person, and because the gf was the gf she was also our friend. We were so horrified that they didn't bother to wear seatbelts and then had to go through that grief again a couple months later when our friend gave up. She had a tough life and we all thought that she gave up the will to live when she was supposed to be recovering. Saddest thing and the thing that makes me the most angry at the same time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-41520563771108326632015-09-10T18:00:06.949+03:002015-09-10T18:00:06.949+03:00There are immense forces involved in car accidents...There are immense forces involved in car accidents and when a loaded cable (e.g. a belt) snaps the recoil can be devastating - this illustrative article comes to mind: http://priceonomics.com/a-history-of-tug-of-war-fatalities/<br /><br />You would want seat-belts to have some stretch to help absorb the energy of the person's movement but that's going to cause problems if the belt ever snaps.<br /><br />A belt shouldn't snap unless it's damaged but clearly that happens often enough that it's one of the things they check for in the UK MOT test (an annual road-worthiness/safety check). I expect it happens occasionally but I would guess that in most cases where there is enough force to snap even a damaged belt, the accident would have been pretty severe and so the occupant would still have been in a lot of trouble if unrestrained.<br /><br />Did the mother say whether she herself had worn a belt?Uginoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-20120286323344734822015-09-09T06:12:51.761+03:002015-09-09T06:12:51.761+03:00Unfortunately I know of one instance where the sea...Unfortunately I know of one instance where the seat belt killed the passenger. She was a young teenager and the mom was driving another car got her and the seat belt snapped cutting her. She died instantly. I still wear my setbelt as I've been in too many accidents not too. But sometimes tragedy comes from the most unlikely place.Hopelovefaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364845812025466773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-23513088372465729252015-09-03T17:49:02.433+03:002015-09-03T17:49:02.433+03:00we don't really HAVE a lot of well heeled pare...we don't really HAVE a lot of well heeled parents.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-55808402959978394622015-09-03T15:58:50.298+03:002015-09-03T15:58:50.298+03:00@Ken Brown - same here. Year after year this happ...@Ken Brown - same here. Year after year this happens. In addition, it's often the well-heeled parents who give their teenager a high-powered expensive sports car and then are so, so surprised when that car is wrapped around a tree with one or more bodies spilling out of it.<br /><br />I feel badly for the parents even as I want to grab them and shake them very hard while questioning their good sense.<br /><br />WednesdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-80552754587495819622015-09-03T05:53:13.492+03:002015-09-03T05:53:13.492+03:00we've had a few years we've lost a high sc...we've had a few years we've lost a high school student within weeks of graduation.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-19596492779555555772015-09-03T03:56:02.387+03:002015-09-03T03:56:02.387+03:00My mom made it a habit for us kids that as soon as...My mom made it a habit for us kids that as soon as we are in a car, we buckle up. I just feel off if I don't. A few years ago when I was about to graduate high school, my friend (a volunteer fire fighter) was called to the scene of a car accident that ended up involving two classmates we both knew. Both lacked seatbelts and were drunk. Only one of them survived, and he was very fortunate with only a broken leg, broken ribs, and a head injury. I'd like to say he learned a lesson at the cost of his best friend's life, but he didn't. You'd think that would be enough reason to stop repeating the same mistakes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-65244083609949338562015-09-03T01:47:05.415+03:002015-09-03T01:47:05.415+03:00That's what I first thought too. But there'...That's what I first thought too. But there's a red "warning box" outline that appears over the image to show you when the object behind you is supposedly getting into the "too close" range. When I was parking the car on the street by the office, two of my co-workers were standing right behind my car, and there was another car parked right behind them, and the "box" still showed a HUGE expanse of empty pavement in front of them, though real distance was just a few feet. Apparently this darn thing just wasn't working right. But since it was a rental, I didn't bother to complain about it, just used my eyes and mirrors as usual. Scarabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999961861218673544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-41440113420276724632015-09-02T19:13:20.682+03:002015-09-02T19:13:20.682+03:00I suspect the intent was a wider field of view, ju...I suspect the intent was a wider field of view, just like the "objects in mirror are closer than they appear" mirrors.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-44275066811632019982015-09-02T07:46:01.542+03:002015-09-02T07:46:01.542+03:00The backup camera is only helpful if it actually *...The backup camera is only helpful if it actually *works.* I was using a rental that had one (2015 Camry) when my car was in for repairs last month. Problem was, it wasn't properly set to show anything *close* to actual distance, and there was no way for the driver to adjust it. A car or any other object that was actually 10 feet or so from my rear bumper showed up on the camera as if it were halfway down the block! I guess that's OK if you want to just view the scenery you've recently passed up, but not useful at all if you want to do something like parallel parking. Scarabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999961861218673544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-26084901428634850452015-09-02T06:01:18.748+03:002015-09-02T06:01:18.748+03:00My kids know if I get that phone call, to hell wit...My kids know if I get that phone call, to hell with cars. I'm mounting my broomstick and FLYING to their side. ;-) You know, after I got my heart under control.<br /><br />I'm SO glad your son got the message and hung onto it. If either of my kids are ever in a car accident, I hope they're wearing their seat belts and their injuries, if any, are minor. They always wear a seatbelt when in my vehicles and I've seen evidence that they wear it in other cars too. But all it takes is failure to wear it that one time...<br /><br />WednesdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-13848617424650437912015-09-02T05:52:48.474+03:002015-09-02T05:52:48.474+03:00Don't forget the special alert horn that goes ...Don't forget the special alert horn that goes 'doot-doot-doot' if you slide the chair backward.<br /><br />WednesdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-87785772265556322015-09-02T05:51:28.777+03:002015-09-02T05:51:28.777+03:00My kids were told from the moment they were strapp...My kids were told from the moment they were strapped into their rear-facing infant car seats (also secured) that cars do not start unless EVERYONE is buckled in!<br /><br />As I had the power of the rearview mirror to complement the eyes in the back of my head, if I saw or heard the sound of a child stealthily unbuckling I would scream, "Oh my god - who unbuckled? We're going to get rammed and DIE RIGHT HERE ON I-270!"<br /><br />Then there would be another 'click' and a panicky kid face in the mirror.<br /><br />It worked well. My younger child passed that tip on to a friend who had a baby several years ago. Emphasized it, no less! I was really pleased.<br /><br />WednesdayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-14577032953567436272015-09-02T03:41:01.141+03:002015-09-02T03:41:01.141+03:00I've rented an impala. that was one I was thi...I've rented an impala. that was one I was thinking about having bad sight lines.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-19709579364201121882015-09-01T23:00:01.317+03:002015-09-01T23:00:01.317+03:00Yes. And get a helmet whileyou're at it. No ex...Yes. And get a helmet whileyou're at it. No excuses.Sharknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-77314308447394729342015-09-01T21:29:23.340+03:002015-09-01T21:29:23.340+03:00I rented a Chevy Impala for a recent trip and it h...I rented a Chevy Impala for a recent trip and it had a backup camera. What a great thing for a short person like me. Even with my seat raised I still have trouble seeing over my shoulder. (I have a problem turning my head due to brachial plexus lesions). I told the spouse we have to have one in our next car. <br />amulbunny's random thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10621932038345682056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-88610884997899434632015-09-01T20:23:09.603+03:002015-09-01T20:23:09.603+03:00Lol... Smarty pants :PLol... Smarty pants :PMelissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18423249170976275287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-22913494757785397402015-09-01T18:31:03.627+03:002015-09-01T18:31:03.627+03:00I am on my chair in my bedroom right now and it do...I am on my chair in my bedroom right now and it does not have a seat belt. Should I get it replaced?NeatNithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992430339916174798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-75974631608162543322015-09-01T16:42:06.439+03:002015-09-01T16:42:06.439+03:00years ago when I was in college, my girlfriend and...years ago when I was in college, my girlfriend and I were convoying home for a holiday break.we came up on a traffic jam (later found out there had been 8 accidents in 20 miles of freeway) I went into panic stopping mode - she just went into panic. fortunately, she hit me quickly enough there wasn't that much speed differential. her car was undamaged, and my pickup had minor damage to the back bumper.<br />the irony - 3 months before, I had been sideswiped by a drowsy driver, damaging the back bumper. I'd told the body man to just press it straight and leave it because I had a feeling I was going to get rear-ended within the year.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-85102778422285588132015-09-01T16:37:28.875+03:002015-09-01T16:37:28.875+03:00some new cars have terrible visibility. but more ...some new cars have terrible visibility. but more seriously, half of the things I drive are for one reason or another, opaque behind the driver. there is no such thing as turning to look over my shoulder.Ken Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166383392696452631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-76301861974808641602015-09-01T07:30:38.934+03:002015-09-01T07:30:38.934+03:00Doc, these two guys weren't the only "bes...Doc, these two guys weren't the only "best friends" to ever get in an accident. My daughter and her BFF had one too. My daughter's friend rear-ended her when the car slid on an icy side street, while they were on their way to another friend's house to visit during a school break. (My daughter's friend was following a bit too closely for winter road conditions, because she hadn't been to this particular friend's home before, and my daughter knew the way because we've known the family for years). . <br /><br />Fortunately, there was no major damage to either car, since they were driving at a slow speed, and, much more importantly, no damage to either of them, because they were both wearing seat belts. :) <br /><br />Scarabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999961861218673544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-21656155541248403032015-09-01T07:14:24.368+03:002015-09-01T07:14:24.368+03:00The "reminder alarms" are noisy but, IMH...The "reminder alarms" are noisy but, IMHO, a great feature. My last few cars have had them. I personally don't need the reminder, since using a seatbelt is such an ingrained habit, but I find it handy for my *passengers* who need to be reminded sometimes. Kinda relieves *me* of being blamed for being a nag :)Scarabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05999961861218673544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1809371631407381115.post-52232620208756176202015-09-01T04:32:19.913+03:002015-09-01T04:32:19.913+03:00Err....please see my reply below. Blogspot comment...Err....please see my reply below. Blogspot commenting is not my friend either.RBnoreply@blogger.com