What Do I Do If I am
Involved In An…
Auto
Accident?
Brought to You By: Tulare Chiropractic Clinic / Accident &
Injury Center
Being in an auto accident can be scary. It happens
extremely fast, and at times can cause serious
injury. Being prepared and having an
understanding of the process can help alleviate a
lot of stress from an already stressful situation.
Most Common injury from auto accidents:
Whiplash
The term “whiplash” comes from the fact that the head and
neck move quickly, as a whip would. This quick movement
can cause injury to the neck. It is also common to have
similar injuries to other areas of the body.
Cervical whiplash may include injuries to:
Bone
Ligaments
Muscle
Tendons
Nerves
Blood Vessels
Other kinds of injuries or complaints common to
auto accidents include:
Low back pain
Headaches
Memory problems
Tingling/numbness to the arms or legs
Tingling or numbness to the face
Pain to arms or legs
Shoulder pain
Ringing in the ears
Knee pain
Broken or strained ribs
Cuts/bruises
Treatment for injuries:
Treatment for injuries in our office will vary depending on
the injury. Most commonly, we will find spinal bones
which have been misaligned by the accident. We
implement gentle techniques in order to re-align the
vertebra, and therefore remove pressure from the
surrounding nerves.
We also employ therapies which soothe the sore muscles
and encourage proper healing. These include heat, ice,
electrical stimulation, ultrasound, massage, and stretching.
Rehabilitation is also very important. Therefore, we utilize
rehabilitation exercise programs as soon as possible to
restore as full function as possible.
X-rays are commonly used following an auto
injury. We have modern x-ray equipment here
at Tulare Accident & Injury, which can often
reveal damage caused by the impact.
Does My Insurance cover the cost?
If you, the car you were in, or
someone else in the car has an auto
insurance policy that has “Medpay”,
then your medical expenses are likely
to be covered, but only by a provider
who accepts “Medpay” insurance.
Determining insurance coverage can
be confusing. Our office employs
experts who can help you. We offer a
no-cost consultation so we can gather
information and help you figure out
your coverage without any
obligation.
Do I need an Attorney?
We can help you determine if you need an attorney or not.
Usually, if your insurance company provides coverage and
they are meeting your needs, then no attorney is needed.
However, in the case where an attorney is needed, we have
a list of local, proven attorneys who can help you with your
situation.
In the right cases, our office
will work with an attorney
on a lien basis, so the
patient can get the care they
need.
How Do I Get Started?
A great way to start is simply call our office. We can ask
some questions right over the phone, and possibly set up
a time for a consultation to determine your needs.
685-9391