DEATH OR PHYSICAL INJURIES DUE TO VEHICULAR OR MOTOR ACCIDENT

Factors responsible for vehicular accidents : 1. Human factor ( Driver) a. Mental attitude reckless driving, over speeding,

inattention, fatigue, inexperience etc. b. Perceptive defect defective vision, defective hearing c. Chemical factor Alcohol and drug intoxication d. Distractions mobile phones, ipods and other gadgets

2. Environmental Factor: - Poorly maintained roads - Poor visibility - Blind intersections - Park vehicles - Absence of road signs 3.Mechanical Factor: - Defective brakes - Transmission failure - Worn out tires 4. Pedestrian factor

TWO COLLISIONS THAT TAKE PLACE IN VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS

First collision the impact of the moving vehicle with another vehicle or a fixed object. Second Collision - the impact of the unrestrained occupants with the interior of the vehicle.

FRONT IMPACT CRASH The driver and the front seat passenger may strike the steering wheel , the windshield , the dashboard and the rear view mirror
Pattern of Injuries of Front occupants - Abrasions and lacerations of the face and skull - Fracture of the skull - Neck injuries - Laceration or rapture of the heart - Lacerations of the lungs - Fracture of the ribs and sternum - Laceration of the liver and spleen

Rear Seat Occupants Injuries to the Rear seat occupants are usually less serious than front seat occupants SIDE IMPACT CRASH - occurs when a vehicle strikes on the side of another vehicle or when a vehicle skids sideways into a fixed object - Common in street intersections - Injuries are usually more severe

Rear Impact Crash - High velocity rear impact causes the so called whiplash neck injury - High incidence of Gas tank explosion
Roll Over Crash (Turn-Turtle ) - Occupants maybe pinned, crushed or maybe thrown away from the vehicle

MEANS EMPLOYED TO MINIMIZE INJURY TO DRIVER AND PASSENGER Padded interiors Collapsible steering column Windshield safety glass Padded dashboard Crumple zones Airbags Seat belts and special restraints

PEDESTRIAN VEHICLE COLLISION 1. Primary Impact the first violent contact between the pedestrian and the vehicle 2. Secondary Impact the subsequent impact of the pedestrian to the ground after the first impact 3. Run over injuries usually lead to serious injuries or death due to crushed skull, rapture of organs and internal hemorrhage

MOTORCYCLE CRASH Reasons why there is a High percentage of motorcycle crash - Motorcycles attain a high speed than other ordinary vehicle - Small profile makes it less visible - Usually driven by young aggressive drivers - More motorcycles running than any other vehicles

Reasons why Injuries in Motorcycle accidents are more severe

1. Little crushable materials to absorb the impact.
2. No restraint system is available. Ejection from

the motorcycle is common. 3. Most injuries are on the head and legs

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PROPER PROTECTION FOR MOTORCYCLE RIDERS Leather jacket Thick pants and gloves Leather boots Knee and shin guards Elbow guards Full face helmet

VEHICULAR ACCIDENTS
The 4th leading cause of Death in

the Philippines
More than one half of Deaths in

vehicular accidents involved motorcycles

Thank you.