Did you know that insurance companies spend approximately $4 billion annually to help accident victims recover from soft tissue injuries? The most common cause of these injuries is whiplash – trauma to the cervical neck region of the spine. Whiplash occurs when the head is pushed forward and then whipped back, which often happens as a result of two vehicles colliding.
Focusing specifically on whiplash, the Insurance Bureau of Canada conducted a national headrest adjustment study to assess whether drivers and passengers were using their headrest properly. The results indicated that only 14% of Canadian drivers have their headrest in a good position. That means 86% of Canadians drive at high risk! The study found that 23% of female drivers had their head restraint in a good position, compared to only 7% of men.
Focusing specifically on whiplash, the Insurance Bureau of Canada conducted a national headrest adjustment study to assess whether drivers and passengers were using their headrest properly. The results indicated that only 14% of Canadian drivers have their headrest in a good position. That means 86% of Canadians drive at high risk! The study found that 23% of female drivers had their head restraint in a good position, compared to only 7% of men.