What Should Be Done After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Schedule An Appointment with TriMed Spine & Joint If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident you will need to make an appointment for a brief, but thorough, exam. Often, individuals involved in motor vehicle accidents experience minimal or no symptoms for the first few weeks and even months. It’s important to not only receive immediate and appropriate treatment for any injuries sustained but also to document the extent of the injuries. Failure to obtain a timely evaluation or appropriate treatment for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident may negate your ability to receive monetary compensation for any future medical bills resulting from the accident, negate your ability to receive pain and suffering settlements, and negate compensation for work loss. When You Come In, We Will Determine:
- The extent of the injury or injuries
- The number of estimated treatments required to treat your injuries
- If referral to another medical specialist is required
- If special tests are required
- If you need to take “injury time off” from work
Common Injuries & Symptoms of a Motor Vehicle Accident
The following list comprises many of the most commonly sustained injuries and symptoms:
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Back Pain
- Head Injuries and Associated Symptoms
- Extremity Pain, Numbness, Tingling
- Factors Influencing Injury Tolerance
Sports Injuries
Work Injuries
Knowing about auto, sports, and work injuries is very important. At the end of the day, you want to take all of them seriously. If you feel something is amiss, see a chiropractor at TriMed Spine & Joint right away. Our friendly and knowledgeable office can identify your spinal issue and explain why your back or neck hurts. Then we help you find a fix fast. Please take this information on lower and mid-back pain and share it with others. Thank you for visiting the site. Do you need chiropractic care, spinal decompression, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or interventional pain management? If so, contact us at one of our several South Florida offices.
Common Questions About Accident and Injury Care
How soon do I need to be seen after a car accident in Florida?
Florida has a 14-day rule for accident-related care, so being evaluated within that window matters for both your recovery and your benefits. Our auto injuries page explains what to do first.
I feel fine right now. Should I still get checked?
Yes. Soft-tissue and disc injuries often take days to become symptomatic as inflammation builds, and an early baseline examination is far more useful than one taken weeks later.
What is the difference between a work injury claim and an auto claim?
They run through different systems. Workers compensation care is generally authorized by the employer or its insurance carrier, while auto injury care runs through personal injury protection; see our work injuries page for the first steps.
What kinds of injuries do you treat most often?
The most common are whiplash and neck strain, low back and disc injuries, shoulder and knee sprains, and nerve-related symptoms that travel into an arm or a leg.
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