Hit By a Car While Walking?

Barton Chiropractic in Concord helps hundreds of people each year. Many have been hit by cars while they were trying to cross a street. Damage as you can imagine is usually very severe resulting in permanent injuries and sometimes death.

In 2010 alone, 4,280 pedestrians were killed in traffic crashes in the United States, and another 70,000 pedestrians were injured. This averages to one crash-related pedestrian death every 2 hours, and a pedestrian injury every 8 minutes. Pedestrians are 1.5 times more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to be killed in a car crash on each trip.

If you have ever been involved in a pedestrian car accident, you are well aware of the pain and suffering that is involved. Insurance companies just do not seem to understand that even a slow impact of 5mph can result in major problems. Having played sports I can tell you that getting hit by a 250lb linebacker vs my 10 year old son is huge. 

If you have been involved in an accident you may have injuries that could result in permanent damage. Dont wait till it is too late. Visit our website Car Crash Specialist, or call our office to schedule a free consultation with one of our specialist at 925 685-2002.

If you would like more statistical data on the subject visit ; http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811625.PDF .