What really happens after you survive getting hit by a truck? In this powerful episode of Unseen Impact, hosts Rory and Kerrie sit down with Ricky Sutherland, a former client who lived through every pedestrian’s nightmare — being struck by a commercial truck while simply crossing the street.

Ricky shares his story of shock, recovery, and the long legal and emotional road that followed — including the unseen brain injury that changed his life. Rory breaks down the personal injury process, what victims need to know about insurance adjusters, and why so many people don’t realize how serious their injuries are until it’s too late.

🎙️ What You’ll Learn:

• What it feels like to survive being hit by a truck
• The hidden impact of brain and soft-tissue injuries
• Why you should never talk to insurance adjusters right away
• How accident reconstruction and legal teams uncover the truth
• The emotional toll of recovery and learning you’re not invincible
  
  

💡 If you’ve ever wondered what really happens after a serious accident — or how to protect yourself — this episode will change how you see personal injury forever.

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Some of the notable moments from this episode are: 

0:00:00 | Intro: Hit by a Chevy Silverado.

0:01:01 | Crosswalk, blinky lights, and the moment of impact.

0:04:35 | Introducing client Ricky Sutherland.

0:08:48 | Ricky's experience and why he was in denial.

0:13:31 | Driving home in shock and the pain setting in.

0:17:54 | The "charming" adjuster and why a quick settlement is a mistake.

0:21:09 | The cognitive impairment and brain injury.

0:25:28 | The struggle to accept his injuries and the need for an MRI.

0:29:46 | Losing his stress relief: mountain running.

0:38:10 | Ricky's advice: Trust the experts and your support team.

0:41:45 | Girlfriend's candid realization: "I want that guy back."

0:44:09 | Final thoughts: You're not invincible.