Bottom Line: Your body wasn't designed to deal with the forces that occur in a car accident. Even though modern cars have an array of safety features, the damage from an accident can range from small aches to life-changing injuries. The force that both your vehicle and body absorb while driving along the road is known as kinetic energy. Your vehicle has been carefully built to displace the (kinetic) energy that occurs during an accident. However, no matter what type of car you have, … [Read more...] about What Happens to My Body During a Car Accident?
Whiplash
Newsletter, October 2019
Roads are slick, so please drive carefully! Heavy autumn rains cause oils to rise to the surface of roads, meaning reducing traction. This is likely one reason that we (unfortunately) treat more people who have been in motor vehicle accidents during the fall than during any other time of year. Remember to remain aware and alert while driving, maintain a good stopping distance, and break early and slowly rather than suddenly. However, if you are in an accident, contact us and schedule an exam … [Read more...] about Newsletter, October 2019
What to do if you are in an auto accident
Why you should seek care following a motor vehicle accident Say you’re stopped at a traffic light and the driver behind you doesn’t slow down in time. They end up running into you at a low speed, say 10mph. You’re startled and annoyed, but when you exit your car and look at your bumper you see just a small scratch and you’re relieved. You exchange information with the other driver and carry on with your day. However, later that day you strangely start to feel tightness and pain in your neck … [Read more...] about What to do if you are in an auto accident
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