A Hidden Danger of Car Accidents in The Rain

Dear Patients & Friends,

As a chiropractor who has treated countless patients involved in car accidents, I'm keenly aware of how many more accidents there are in the winter than in the summer. Most of the time this is due to adverse driving conditions from the rain.

Over the years, I've learned that some of these accidents could have been prevented by driving slower, keeping more space in-between other cars and, most importantly, by simply being willing to be late to wherever you're going to.

However, the hidden danger of car accidents - separate from bodily or emotional harm - is not writing down all of the information you need about the weather conditions, the details of how the accident occurred and the personal information about the other driver.

Why You Need The Details

Katy and I have designed a form for you to use in case of an accident and you need an efficient way to record the facts.

Print this document and keep it in the glove compartment of your car. This guide will keep your mind focused on what needs to get noted.

One More "Danger" to Be Aware Of

Even if you're involved in only a "fender - bender" type accident where you feel minimal discomfort, it's still a very good idea to let me, or someone who treats whiplash injuries, briefly examine you. And, it's important to file your claim with your insurance company and with the other person's insurance company.

A danger can occur when you might not go to your health care practitioners after an injury, thinking that your pain will soon go away. However, after a few weeks, if your pain doesn't diminish, and you have not had a checkup within a reasonable period of time after the injury (3 - 4 weeks), then even your own insurance company may not be willing to cover the cost of your care!

Even if you don't need a lot of care, your insurance company may feel like you didn't need any care because if you were really injured, you would have sought treatment earlier!

If you come to the office after your accident, and I determine that you don't need any care, at least you've established with your insurance company that you were concerned enough to at least get a checkup. This way, if you decide that you do need care a few weeks down the road, your insurance company will not question the validity of your claim because I have chart notes of your visit.

Drive safely and enjoy the rain that we so desperately need!

True,

Dr. Mark

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