Preventing common car accident injuries

On behalf of Aiken and Aiken P.C. Personal Injury Attorneys posted in Car Accidents, on Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Far too many car accidents take place in Massachusetts and around the country each year. Drivers and passengers, however, may take simple preventative measures to reduce the likelihood of suffering serious personal injuries in the event one does occur.A review of accidents demonstrates that the most commonly occurring injuries people suffer include brain injuries, face and head injuries, neck and back injuries and lower limb injuries. By doing such simple things as always utilizing a safety belt and position the head rest in the proper place, people may minimize their risk of suffering many of these injuries. Safety restraints help by preventing a driver or passenger from being thrown around inside of a vehicle in a collision. By securely holding a car occupant in place, restraints may also lessen the likelihood of back injuries. Choosing to ride with both feet planted firmly on the car’s floor instead of sitting in awkward positions can help reduce the risk of injuries to the legs. People can also learn to protect their faces and heads by wrapping their arms around them, shielding their faces and heads from possible lacerations in an accident. The best protection against brain injuries may be choosing vehicles with both side and front airbags.Although the preventative steps may seem simple and obvious, many people do not remember to use the safety features available to them. By making a conscious decision to use seat belts and headrests every time, a person may be able to avoid serious injury or reduce the severity of injury in the event a car accident occurs. Although people who are injured may be able to recover damages from a negligent driver through a personal injury lawsuit, avoiding serious personal injury in the first place is the best and most proactive approach when traveling in a vehicle. Source: Cars Direct, “Most Common Preventable Injuries that Happen in a Car Crash“, January 27, 2012