Primary impact injury in road traffic accident – Forensic Medicine MCQ

Primary impact injury in case of road traffic accident are seen commonly in?

A. Face

B. Chest

C. Abdomen

D. Legs

Correct answer : D. Legs

• Primary impact injuries are caused by the first impact of the vehicle with the pedestrian in an accident
• The legs get hit most often (by the bumper in front of the vehicle)
• The other injuries associated with a road traffic accident are the secondary impact injuries and secondary injuries
• Secondary impact injury is caused by the second impact with the vehicle (eg: the body of thrown onto the vehicle / the vehicle runs over the body)
• Secondary injuries are caused when the body strikes the ground after the collision