While some auto accidents are unavoidable, serious injuries related to a crash can sometimes be prevented. While your car insurance will take care of your vehicle and other financial losses, the steps you take before a collision can minimize the risk of whiplash, concussions, and other, more dangerous injuries. Below are a few ways to protect the safety of yourself and your loved ones.

How to Prevent Injuries in a Car Accident

1. Wear Your Seatbelt

Not only is seatbelt use mandated by law, but it’s also the single most effective way to minimize injuries in a crash. Each year, seatbelts save over 15,000 lives and prevent countless more serious, potentially life-changing injuries across the country.

Even if you’re just going a few miles away, buckle up every time you get behind the wheel, and ensure your passengers are wearing their belts correctly.

2. Use the Correct Child Safety Seats

Even relatively low-speed auto accidents can seriously injure a child, so ensure they ride in a seat designed to provide maximum protection. Babies should ride in an infant car carrier, never in an adult’s lap, and older children should use booster seats until they’re tall enough for the seatbelt to fit correctly.

3. Know Where the Airbags Are

Having airbags can prevent serious injuries and reduce your car insurance premiums, but the force they exert can cause injuries of their own. Know where the airbags in your car are and adjust the seat so your face is at least 10 inches away in the event of a crash.
 

Your car insurance protects you and your loved ones from the dangers of the road, so it’s essential to have a policy tailored to your needs. Since 1948, New Braunfels, TX, residents have relied on the experienced agents at Comaltex Insurance Agency Inc for personal attention, detailed guidance, and peace of mind. Visit their website for more on their car insurance options, call (830) 625-7511 for a free quote, and follow their Twitter for more tips.