Auto Accident Injury FAQ

You were just involved in an auto accident- what do you do now?

Get expert guidance on your rights and options with our comprehensive FAQ.

I was just in an auto accident, what should I do?

First things first, remain calm and assess yourself. Barring that you are bleeding or lose consciousness, you should breathe and try to remain calm in this stressful situation.
Secondly, exit your vehicle, if safe, and assess the damage to your vehicle, taking pictures and videos to document the accident. Call 911 and report your accident to the police to request a quick dispatch of an officer in the area to come and assess the accident for his/her official report.

Should I call a lawyer first?

Before you call a lawyer, call a chiropractor. The law only gives you 14 days to seek medical help, but you have four years to contact a lawyer about making an accident injury compensation claim. Plus, your chiropractor can help link you with an attorney who will focus solely on your needs and rights for proper compensation in your auto accident case.

How long do I have to get medical help following my accident?

You have 14 DAYS from the date of the accident to seek medical treatment (including chiropractic care) after an accident in order to be eligible to receive medical benefits from your insurer.

I don’t think I was hurt in my accident, should I still be seen by a medical professional?

Yes. Many injuries after an accident are not apparent. You may have suffered whiplash, sprains or strains, and/or musculoskeletal injuries during the crash. These injuries may not be apparent for days or even weeks after the accident when your neck and back are stiff or you have difficulty moving about. It is always best to get an assessed by a medical professional, such as a chiropractor, to ensure that you don’t not have imbalances and ailments that you may not be aware are present that can lead to health problems in the future.

What if the accident was my fault?

Even if the accident was your fault, you could still be eligible for medical benefits that can help you if you were hurt in a car crash. Contact your insurer to report the accident and inquire about seeking assessment and care for your injuries, and again, see a medical professional, such as a chiropractor, as quickly as possible.

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Other FAQs

Chiropractic FAQ

What is chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care restores body balance by treating musculoskeletal and nervous system issues. This enhances overall well-being and functionality of body systems.

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Back Pain FAQ

How common is back pain?

Back pain is a widespread issue, affecting millions in the US and globally. It varies from dull aches to sharp, debilitating pain, impacting people from all backgrounds. In the US alone, it led to over 264 million missed work days in one year. If you're experiencing back pain, you're not alone.

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Neck Pain FAQ

What are the common symptoms of neck pain?

Neck pain symptoms typically begin with localized pain in the cervical spine as well as generalized discomfort and stiffness. Associated symptoms vary depending on the underlying cause of pain, but include:

Restricted range of motion

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Sports Injury FAQ

What are the common sports injuries that a sports rehab chiropractor can treat?

Some of the common sports injury commonly treated by a sports chiropractor include, but are not limited to:

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hand Pain

Hip Pain

Hip flexor tendinitis

Knee Pain

ACL/PCL/MCL/LCL sprains

Chiropractic FAQ

What is chiropractic care?

Chiropractic care is a natural, holistic, hands-on approach to healing the body. The focus of chiropractic care is the restoration of balance for the body, called homeostasis, and all of its systems via activation and utilization of the nervous system. The care begins with the treatment of the musculoskeletal system, which is the collection of the bones, tendons, muscles, and soft tissue of the body.

Chiropractic care is based on the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of misalignments within the musculoskeletal system which impinge and impair both the mobility and stability of the joints in the body as well as inhibiting the optimal functioning of the nervous system. By addressing these issues in the musculoskeletal system and nervous system, chiropractors help bring fluid functionality to the other systems of the body, including but not limited to: respiratory, digestive, and immune systems.

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Back Pain FAQ

How common is back pain?

Back pain is actually one of the most common medical problems in the United States, as well as across the globe. In the U.S., approximately 33 million Americans will experience low back pain at any given time. Worldwide, as back pain is the single leading cause of disability, with 80% of the entire population experiencing back pain in their lifetime.

Ranging from a dull, constant ache to jolting, stabbing pain that comes and goes, back pain can take many forms that affects people of all walks of life. In fact, in the United States, back pain accounted for more than 264 million missed work days in one single year - a total of two work days for every full-time worker in the country. If you're suffering back pain, you are not alone.

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