How to Avoid a Car Accident
It happens quickly. The brake lights on the car in front of you suddenly come on, you slam your foot your brakes, you hear the squealing of your tires, and your body is jolted forward as your car slams into the vehicle in front of you.
Getting into a car accident can lead to injuries and financial struggles. While you can’t prevent all car crashes from happening, there are many things you can do to prevent an auto accident from happening.
At Caterra Health Systems, we would like to share some of the main causes of car accidents and how you can prevent them.
Our Top 5 Causes of Car Accidents can be your guide towards a lifetime of car accident prevention.
1. Distracted Driving
Contrary to popular belief, the number one cause of car accidents is not drunk driving, speeding, or running a red light; it’s distracted driving. Distractions include texting, changing the radio station, talking on the phone, eating food, assisting kids in the backseat, and picking up items that fell on the floor.
2. Speeding
The faster you drive, the slower your reaction time and the longer it will take to stop your car to avoid an auto accident.
3. Driving Under the Influence
Getting behind the wheel when you’re been drinking or using drugs (legal or illegal) can impair your decision making and your ability to function and lead to a serious car accident. If you are going to drink, always have a designated driver or use Uber and never drive while under the influence of drugs.
4. Reckless Driving
Speeding, changing lanes quickly, not using your turn signals, or tailing other vehicles can lead to a needless car accident. Our advice: be sure to take extra care around aggressive drivers.
5. Inclement Weather
Rain, snow, or icy conditions can play a major factor in car accidents. These conditions create slick and dangerous surfaces for cars, trucks, and motorcycles and often causes automobiles to spin out of control or skid while braking. To avoid a car accident, drive extra careful when it rains.
In the unfortunate event you have been injured in a car accident, don’t delay in getting medical attention and treatment.
At Caterra Health Systems we specialize in the treatment of injuries associated with car accidents.
Our medical team of emergency trained medical doctors, pain management specialists, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, and exercise physiologists will thoroughly assess your injuries and help you recover quickly with the least interruption to your life.
We offer same day service and comprehensive, onsite diagnostic capabilities.
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The wreck caused me a lot of stress and pain. But the team at Caterra Health got me feeling better in just 4 short weeks. Thank you Caterra!
I was injured in a car accident, but my doctor said they couldn’t see me. I was able to get in to Caterra Health right away and they took care of my neck and back pain. I’m now back at work and can do everything I was able to do before my car accident.
Following my car accident, I saw a doctor for my shoulder pain who told me that I had a small strain and would get better in a few days. When the pain continued to get worse, I called Caterra Health who saw me right away. The doctor and physical therapist examined my shoulder and thought I might have torn my rotator cuff. They ordered an MRI, which I got at their facility and sure enough my rotator cuff was torn. They referred me to an orthopedic surgeon who repaired the tear and sent me back to Caterra for rehab. 2 months later I have no shoulder pain. Anybody that gets in a car accident needs to go to Caterra first. They are the best!