Best reason to appeal for exams when I have a whiplash injury?
I was involved in a fairly bad motor vehicle accident two days ago. My car was rear-ended by a tailgater at about 50-60 km/hr and I consequently am suffering a whiplash injury.
I have my final exams for school beginning tomorrow. I am considering appealing on the grounds that my neck is in a moderate amount of pain, I have a decreased range of motion in my neck and am still in shock. My short term memory seems to be affected also; as my first exam is English, I am worried I will not be able to perform to the best of my ability.
I will apply for ‘misadventure’ and unforseen circumstances, but should I emphasise my physical injury and/or mention the trauma I am still in?
I’m 18, got my licence 6 months ago, the accident was not my fault and was driving by myself. I was really scared 
Please help me!
YES…apply for special consideration – speak to your year level co-ordinator and make sure you tell them everything. This includes the pain, discomfort, shock, memory loss etc. The more you tell them the more chance you’ve got of getting special consideration….Make sure you tell the truth – don’t over exaggerate and get a medical report to back you up.
Good luck
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