Automobile Accidents
On average, a person will be involved in a car accident about once
every 10 years. Car accidents are one of the leading causes of
neck and back problems in the United States. Even low mile per
hour accidents can cause harm to the body. This is partially due
to the fact that more and more cars are better equipped to
handle low speed accidents. The forces not absorbed by your car
need to go somewhere, and that somewhere is you. Here are some
important things to remember if you are involved in a car
accident.
- Document everything. How fast you were going, how fast the
other person was going, the road conditions, etc. Further,
document how you feel immediately after the accident, one day
later and one week later. If you have stiffness, soreness or
anything out of the ordinary, then chances are you were
injured. The problem with most car injuries is that the long
term effects of your injury may not be known for years. This
is why an exam by a doctor who specializes in soft tissue
injures, such as a Doctor of Chiropractic, is your best
option.
- Contact your insurance company right away. Pennsylvania is
a no fault insurance state. This means it doesn't matter who
is at fault for the accident, YOUR insurance will cover your
medical care. So don't concern yourself with who is at fault
at this point, just concern yourself with getting checked to
make sure you don't have possible permanent injuries.
Call our office to find out more about car accidents and what
you can do to avoid permanent injury.
Please send me the Auto Accident Report.
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