No matter how careful you try to be on the road, poor weather and negligent drivers sometimes make car accidents unavoidable. These crashes can result in serious, sometimes life-changing injuries, which may require thousands of dollars to treat. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to minimize the potential severity of your injuries.

How to Minimize Auto Accident Injuries

1. Wear Your Seat Belt

Buckling up every time you get into a vehicle is the single most effective way to protect yourself in a car accident. Every year, seat belts alone save approximately 15,000 lives and prevent countless more devastating injuries. One strap should lie across your chest while the belt should sit low and tight over your hips.

2. Be Vigilant

While you may not be able to avoid a careless driver, spotting the danger in time may give you a chance to slow down or swerve to avoid a direct impact. Keep your eyes on the road at all times, avoid cell phones and other distractions, and be ready to respond to sudden dangers.

3. Adjust Your Seat

Sitting with your back against the seat and your head against the headrest can dramatically reduce injuries in rear-end collisions. Adjusting the headrest so it sits approximately one inch behind your head allows the safety features in the vehicle to absorb more shock from an impact.

4. Don’t Speed

Speeding not only makes car accidents more likely, but it also increases the risk of severe injuries. Always obey the posted speed limits, and go even slower if rain or snow is making roads more dangerous.
 

If you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent driver, trust the legal team at Reed & Terry to fight for your rights and the compensation you deserve. With offices in Sugar Land, Katy, and Richmond, TX, they have over 50 years’ combined experience standing up for the rights of victims throughout the area. Visit their website to learn how they can help after a car accident or call (281) 491-5000 to schedule a consultation in Sugar Land. To speak with an attorney in Richmond, call (281) 491-5000 or dial (281) 491-5000 for their office in Katy.