You have just arrived on the scene of a motor vehicle collision in which a compact car
was struck from behind by a delivery truck. The driver of the delivery truck is standing
outside his vehicle talking to police when you arrive, but the driver of the car is still
seated in the driver's seat. You have noted moderate damage to the rear of the car.
For which of the following injuries should you have the highest level of suspicion?

A. Neck injury
B. Chest injury
C. Fractures of the lower extremities
D. Abdominal injuries

A. Neck Injury

Explanation:

The forceful back and forth movement of the car as described will lead to a a neck injury called whiplash.

Whiplash is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip. Its is commonly caused by rear car accidents.

Options B, C and D are not correct

This is because the damage to the car was not severe. This can be deduced by the "moderate damage to the rear of the car" and the fact that the truck driver was still standing and appears to be fine as he talks to the policeman.

Chest injuries, fractures of the lower extremities and abdominal injuries are more common in more severe accidents