A dusky San Diego crosswalk. Flashing beacons. A street that looks “safe enough.” Ricky Sutherland did everything right: hit the button, waited for the lights, stepped out like Abbey Road and still ended up on the asphalt after a half-ton Chevy Silverado appeared at shoulder height.

On Unseen Impact, hosts Rory and Kerrie unpack what comes next when injuries are invisible at first: hip and back pain that don’t fade, sleep that won’t stick, and cognitive changes coworkers and loved ones notice before you do. Ricky walks through denial, the push from friends to get real care, and the moment he finally agreed to an MRI.

We also show how truth gets proven: accident reconstruction, biomechanics, and forensic animation that rebuild the scene and model what a body endures. And we dig into that morning-after call from insurance, why quick cash can be a long-term mistake when you only get one shot to make it right.

Above all, this episode is about team: the people who say the hard thing, the clinicians who document what X-rays miss, and counsel who pace the process so healing and evidence can catch up. If you’ve ever said “I’m fine” after a crash, this conversation gives you language, next steps, and permission to get help.

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