At Epstein Chiropractic & Wellness Center in Hatboro, we see many patients who have had an auto accident injury in Hatboro, Southampton, Horsham, Willow Grove, and Warminster. Auto accidents can cause a variety of pain symptoms including neck pain, headaches, and lower back pain. While we can help auto accident injury patients start their road to a full recovery using chiropractic care, physical therapy, and massage therapy, the best treatment for an auto accident injury is prevention.

Most auto accidents in the U.S. occur within 20 miles of the driver’s home. Only 1% of car accidents take place more than 50 miles from home. Due to how often you take your daily route, it can be one of the most likely places for you to become involved in an auto accident. Luckily, there are many things you can do to prevent yourself from getting an auto accident injury in Horsham, Southampton, Hatboro, Willow Grove, Warminster, or anywhere else!

Five Easy Tips to Prevent an Auto Accident

Follow these easy tips to substantially reduce your chance of becoming involved in an auto accident during your daily commute.

1. Wear Your Safety belt: Safety belts or seat belts can prevent an auto accident from being fatal about half of the time. If that’s not enough reason for you, consider that drivers wearing a safety belt in an accident are much more likely to be able to walk away from an accident without serious injuries.
2. Inspect the tread of your tires: Ensure that the grooves (tread) in your tires are at least 2/32" deep which is the legal limit in Pennsylvania. If you are going to be traveling in the rain or snow, you should have treads with grooves that are 4/32” or 6/32” deep. Treads with deep enough grooves will help your tires perform better in bad driving conditions and help you stay in control of the automobile. 
3. Check your tire pressure: In addition to the tire tread, it is important to regularly check the air pressure for each tire. Correctly inflated tires will reduce your chances of getting a flat tire and will also improve the handling on your car or truck. Properly inflated tires with a good amount of tread could help you avoid an auto accident!
4. Plan for traffic: Allow plenty of extra traveling time to account for the heavy traffic which occurs during rush hour. Avoid getting in the habit of leaving your house five minutes late every day and rushing through traffic to try to make up the time.
5. Follow posted speed limits: Time is precious, but being in a hurry and speeding are major causes of many auto accidents. Plan ahead to allow enough time for your commute and give yourself a few minutes extra minutes to allow for traffic or an unexpected stop. 
   

Keep in mind that many drivers on the road are worried, hurried or distracted while they are driving to work or school. Because other drivers may be less careful, you must make sure you stay vigilant to avoid an auto accident in Hatboro.

If you follow these driving safety tips, you are one step closer to making sure that always arrive safely to your destination!

If you have experienced an auto accident injury, don't live another day in pain! Call Epstein Chiropractic & Wellness today at 888-293-0687 for an appointment or request an appointment online!