No one wants to be involved in a car accident, but it happens to most people at some point in their lives. If it happens to you, you want to ensure that you are as safe as possible. Buying the right car, using the safety features, and driving defensively are all good ways to lower your chance of injury, but you can also pack certain items in your vehicle to stay safer.
Continue reading to learn what we recommend. If you have already been involved in an accident, you can contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 to request a free legal consultation.
A First Aid Kit
First and foremost, you should have a first aid kit so that you can render aid to yourself or others if a car accident occurs. You should have items to treat cuts and abrasions. You can easily purchase a first aid kit that is specifically designed for cars, or you can create your own by adding items such as:
- Bandages
- Alcohol wipes
- Gauze
- Antibiotic ointment
- Pain medication
A Flashlight
It used to be that most people had a flashlight in their vehicle, but now many people take for granted that they will be able to use the flashlight on their phone. However, if your phone is damaged in the accident, or you need to preserve battery power to contact emergency services, you will wish that you had a flashlight in your vehicle.
A Cell Phone Battery Backup
Cell phones can run out of batteries at the worst possible time. You can purchase a battery backup that can provide power to your phone even if your car is entirely out of battery power or unusable. This can make it possible to contact help when you otherwise would not be able to.
Road Flares
If you are involved in an accident at night, you could be at risk for traffic around you not seeing your accident and causing additional collisions. Using road flares is a great way to indicate to everyone on the road that there is an accident. Additionally, road flares can help emergency services find your vehicle more easily.
An Emergency Blanket
If you live in sunny California, you might not think you need an emergency blanket, but if you are involved in an accident in the middle of the night in December, you could get dangerously cold much faster than you might think.
If you have been involved in a car accident and require a free legal consultation, we invite you to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away.
