Car/ Auto Accidents

Have You Been Involved In An Auto Accident?

First Shock.  Then Pain.  Now What?
There are more than 300 auto accidents each month in Contra Costa County.  In spite of the frustrations you may now be going through, if you are alive, the accident could have been worse.  First, let's count our blessings!!!  Contra Costa County has experienced over 100 auto accident fatalities since 2000.  But now, you have other challenges to be concerned with.

Don't Be Fooled.......
If your auto accident seemed minor because of slow speeds or little damage to your vehicle, that doesn't mean injury did not occur.  It can be a time of great concern.  At just 10mph, the body can be subjected to a force of 5 to 10 G's.  The force of 10 G's is greater than a fighter pilot would experience during aerial combat.
Independent studies show that your body can violently move back and forth 6 to 10 times the speed your auto was going at time of impact.  In other words, a 5-10 mph crash, your neck can move at 50 to 100 miles per hour!  This is how G force can cause serious injuries at even low speeds.  Of course, high impact speeds are self-explanatory.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I AM IN A CAR ACCIDENT?
1.   Stop - do not obstruct traffic
2.   Assist the injured
3.   Protect the scene - to percent further injury
4.   Call an officer - local Police Department
5.   Keep notes - strictly to yourself
6.   Assist the officer - give basic facts
7.   Identify the other driver
8.   Obtain witnesses information
9.   Arrest does not indicate liability
10. Do not leave the scene until doing the past 9 things
11. Call Barton Chiropractic
12. Inform your insurance company
13. Obtain professional counsel (get an Attorney)