Remebering accident details

[tagh1999]

Hello,

Could hypnosis help me remember the details of a car accident?

I was in an accident near Columbus, Ohio, about 2 1/2 years ago and am still fighting for compensation from the woman who caused the accident. I was driving at rush hour on the bypass freeway when traffic in front of me came to a stop. I stopped just short of hitting the pickup in front of me, then I was rear ended by a van, pushing me into the pickup causing the pickup's bumper to be shoved into my engine totalling my car. All three of us pulled over to the side of the road with the pickup being probably 50 yards away. The pickup driver got out, inspected his vehicle, got back in and drove off. That wouldn't have been a problem but, the lady said she thought I hit the pickup in front of me before she hit me, so it is my word against hers.

I was not able to work for over a month because of the back pain I was having. I was taking Vicodine and a muscle relaxant just to get through the day. That combination was making me very light headed and my doctor took me out of work so I wouldn't get further injury.

So not only did I lose my car but now I may not get any compensation for the car, the time off of work or my injuries.

I need to try and remember the license plate of the vehicle that drove off so I can get the driver to testify that he only felt one hit in the accident which would mean that she hit me and pushed me into the pickup, then the case could be over and I would be compensated accordingly.

Thank you for all the help in advance,
Tim

[Simple Guy]

Hi Tim,

Without specific reference to your situation, which wouldn't do you
any favors, really, I'll say that hypnosis can sometimes be helpful
in remembering details related to events. Having said that, I will
add that utilizing hypnosis can compromise/ruin a legal case. Please
consult your attorney for advice. No ethical "forensic hypnotist," one
who is qualified as an expert by the courts in a particular state,
i.m.o., will ever take on a client involved with legal proceedings,
without that client's attorney granting permission to do so.

I hope that you are recovered or are well recovering from all that took
place. Thankfully, you are still around. Cars are replaceable; you
aren't. Good luck.

[tagh1999]

SimpleGuy,

Thanks for the answer, I will talk to my lawyer and see what he says.

Tim

[Terry]

Don't know why there is a problem. You were rearended, so unless the other party claims you reversed into her, she is at fault for driving too close, and no other evidence is required to prove that fact. Better get your self better legal council if the case is dragging on so long....

[tagh1999]

Any more suggestions from anyone?

Thanks,
Tim

[tagh1999]

Terry,

The problem is that the lady claims I hit the truck first, then she hit me. Her van bumper hit my rear bumper, not causing a whole lot of damage. The major damage came from my car being pushed into the pickup and his bumper going into my engine. So, her insurance is claiming that the damage caused to the rear of my vehicle is not severe enough to have caused my car to be pushed that hard into the truck to cause the damage in the front. I am not sure what else to do as I feel I am getting screwed coming and going.

Thanks,
Tim

[Poodle]

gave you the correct answer. There are not a whole lot of Forensic Hypnotists out there as it is a speciality field and I'm not really sure all States allow it. One would not be able to "lead" you in any way. Please talk to your attorney about this. Do you think the pickup driver would really know that you hit him "first" or "that it was only a chain reaction"?

If your attorney does not know of a Forensic Hypnotist, then HE should contact ngh@ngh.net to find out if there are any near you at all. The only trainings I'm aware of are in Texas.

Material objects are replaceable. You, however, are not!

Good luck and stay well,
Pood

[tagh1999]

Poodle,

All that would have to be asked of the pickup driver would be if he fealt one or two hits. If he only fealt one, the van hit me first and pushed me into the truck. If he fealt two, I hit the truck and then the van hit me. I know he only fealt one because that is how the accident happened. So, I need to find out the identity of the truck driver to finalize this case.

Thanks,
Tim

[Connie]

In another vein, if you're still having discomfort from the accident, hypnosis and/or NLP can help you with that!

[Don]

Tagh, I'm not familiar with Ohio law, but there could be another, very serious difficulty in your case if it is anything like California law. Specifically, in California, if you rear end another car for any reason, you are responsible. That means if a car hits you from behind and forces you into hitting another vehicle, you didn't keep an adequate distance between you and the car in front of you and are responsible for that aspect of the accident. Thus, in California, the car behind you is responsible for any damage done to the rear of your car, but you're responsible for damage to the front of your car (it wouldn't be there if you had kept a safe distance) and to the vehicle in front of you, even though the cause was your being hit from behind. Bummer, huh?

Be that as it may, your insurance should cover the damage to your car and pay for your medical problems. That's what it's for. Chances are your insurance rates will go up, but you will have money for the value of your car and for you medical treatment. It is vital, however, that you do NOT sign any agreement with your insurance company until AFTER they have paid the appropriate amount for the damage to your car and for your medical care. If you are concerned that it is not enough, talk to a lawyer who specializes in insurance matters. And let me repeat, I am NOT familiar with the law in Ohio and I am NOT an lawyer. However, I have seen this exact problem here in California with both friends and relatives.

The advice you've received about hypnosis from others here is spot on. I would urge you NOT to contact a hypnotist on your own to help you recall a memory in this issue as it might potentially ruin your case. In most cases where hypnosis is used it is only one aspect of evidence. Other proof has to be included to be of any value. For example, in a case such as this, discovering the license plate (and hence, the owner) of a vehicle via hypnosis proves little. Was there a transfer of paint? Will the owner simply say that someone else had borrowed his vehicle? Is there any 3rd party witnesses who can state that the vehicle you think was in front of you, and the person who owned/drove it matches your memory? Without this--at least in California--you'd be out of luck.

It's quite possible that your local court system actually has a list of approved forensic hypnotists. You might also want to contact Marx Howell (http://www.marxhowell.com/ ) to see if he can recommend anyone in your area. However, my advice, as a person who is not a lawyer, is to find a lawyer who will go after your insurance company to get you adequate compensation. As I understand it, an insurance company acts (or should act) as your representative. It's up to them to sue the person (or the insurance company of the person) who hit you from behind.

Finally, 2.5 years is far too long to be suffering from the type of pain you have been experiencing. I would respectfully suggest going to a hypnotherapist who specializes in pain reduction/control for rapid and immediate help.

Good luck!

I can understand how ticked off you are.

[Merlin]

Hypnosis can help you recall the events.
The memories will not be *factual* but only as you remember/perceived them.

Also, any hypnosis used may be 'tainted' in court, so see a forensic hypnotist recognised by the local courts.

[Poodle]

is the same as here except for "snow days" and then no one is at fault. Police do not investigate unless an ambulance is needed and you are totally on your own.

Then there is a possible other problem -- if you were to locate the owner of the first vehicle would s/he remember or would Forensic Hypnosis be needed AGAIN and would that person consent to undergo hypnosis -- even "controlled" hypnosis?

As was previously written, SIGN NOTHING!! and find a local hypnotist to help you deal with that discomfort.

Be well,
Pood