Involved in a car, sports or work related accident and don’t know how an accident can help you? Here are the most frequently asked questions from our patients that should show you what an accident doctor does, how to find a good accident doctor in NYC and what’s your next step towards recovery and healing.
What is an accident doctor?
An accident doctor is specialized in accident injuries, can easily diagnose all kinds of traumas, prescribe the proper treatment and also document your case, in order to be successful in your insurance claim.
There are many special types of such doctors:
- car accident doctors (specializing in car crash injuries),
- sport accident doctors (who can help you recover after a sports related injury),
- workers compensation doctors (who will support you after sustaining a work related injury).
Don’t worry, if you need to find an accident doctor (and are not sure about the right “type”, most injury doctors are familiar with all these types of accidents. So, if you come to our injury clinic in Flushing, NY, we’ll know how to handle your case.
What kind of doctor do you see after a car accident?
After you have been involved in a car accident, you’ll probably want to go to the ER to have any serious injury diagnosed. Don’t wait too much time, ideally in under 48 hours since the event you should see a car accident doctor as well.
- Reason 1 – there might be more damage you are not aware of and
- Reason 2 – if you waited for weeks, for instance, it will be difficult to convince the insurance adjuster that you actually sustained such damage, when you didn’t see a doctor right away.
You should see a car accident doctor for 3 main reasons:
- we can diagnose trauma that your PCP might never notice (we are trained in this type of diagnosis)
- we can prescribe the proper treatment and rehabilitation steps, then provide the right medical services to get you on your feet again
- we’ll work on the documentation, so that you have a successful claim (recovering after an accident can turn pretty expensive, why pay those big medical bills, if yo don’t have to?)
READ MORE: Which Doctor Should I See After a Car Accident?
How long do you have to see a doctor after an auto accident?
While you can wait up to 2 weeks to seek medical attention after a car accident, we recommend NOT waiting for more than 24-48 hours. The main reason you seek our help is that, after the initial adrenaline rush is gone, you will feel worse than minutes after the accident. In the first 2-3 days since your car crash you will start having more pain, reduced mobility etc.
There is no reason to suffer, without medical attention, as New York is a no-fault state so, even if the car accident was your fault, you are entitled to healthcare support. Don’t wait, come and have a car accident doctor diagnose and support you through recovery.
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Should I get checked by a doctor after a car accident?
Yes!
Even if you seem to be OK, it’s the adrenaline rush that can “hide” some more serious aches. As soon as the accident shock is gone, you will start to feel way worse. Whiplash is one of the most common car accident injuries and it comes together with even more injuries (some of which can be serious or even fatal). It’s important to see a car accident doctor as soon as possible, as they are best equipped to diagnose and treat such injuries.
How to find a doctor after a car accident
This is easy. With an office located conveniently in Flushing, New York, we serve all NYC. Whether you need an injury doctor in Manhattan, Brooklyn or Long Island, it’s easy to come to our accident injury clinic and get treated by our specialists.
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