Every year, millions of Americans go through car accidents. The injuries vary in severity, from moderate to life threatening. Let’s find out what you have to do, if you suffered from a car accident injury:
What Are the Most Common Car Accident Injuries?
There is a common belief that, if the car wasn’t destroyed in an accident, the injuries are also light.
Let’s not forget that many cars were built to sustain damage without too much “bending”, which means that, in turn, the incredible impact forces are transmitted to the car occupants: you!
Another aspect to have in mind is that, most of the time, after a car accident occurs, it takes few hours / days to actually feel all your symptoms.
This is why, even if you car accident injury seems minor at first, we recommend our patients to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Better to have a doctor tell you that you were extremely lucky to have suffered little to no injury, than discover after weeks that you have excruciating pains, you cannot work anymore etc.
The most common types of car accident injuries are back, neck and spine related, as these are the areas that suffer the most from the accident. Whiplash, herniated or even ruptured discs, bleeding, spinal injuries and fractures are other extremely common and painful injuries.
5 Steps in Getting Your Car Accident Injury Treated
Step 1: Deal with the Accident Aftermath
Just just had a car accident? Get yourself to safety (if it happened on a high-way, it’s not really wise to remain there, in the middle of the traffic. Call the police. This allows you to better get your case documented, for insurance purposes and should you wish to take legal action further down the road.
DO NOT flee the scene of the accident, no matter how much you rushed to an event or at home. DO NOT discuss your fault with the other driver, DO NOT drive yourself to the ER.
- Call your insurance company as well – let them know about the accident
- Get as many details / photos of the accident as possible – use your phone, write down the event, seek witnesses, get their contact details. NOW, not after days have passed.
- Get all the details from the other “part” in the accident.
- Start properly documenting your case, if you wish to get any no-fault insurance benefits.
Step 2: Seek Medical Attention
It’s normal for people who were involved in a car accident to need medical attention. We recommend all our patients to first get their injuries assessed properly and get the ones that are life-threatening taken care of immediately.
Don’t wait for days to see a doctor, the insurance adjusters will, logically, imply that, you cannot be so hurt as too seek benefits, but not as hurt to actually seek medical attention for days. Any delays or interruptions in your car accident injury will look bad on your file and can diminish the benefits you’ll get.
Step 3: Find a Car Accident Doctor
Many advise you to go to your primary care physician or (even worse) “wait it out”, but both these are wrong. A PCP, no matter how good and having the best intentions, cannot know the ins and outs of accident injuries, medical guidelines and how to properly document your case.
This is why you should go to a car accident doctor.
Why Choose Our Car Accident Doctors?
- our clinic has all the amenities and devices needed for a complete diagnosis. This saves you time, when it comes to knowing exactly the extent of your car accident injury;
- a wide array of medical specialties. You don’t have to go to separate clinics for an orthopedist, a physical therapist or acupuncturist. The advantage we offer our patients is that all the needed doctors to treat this type of trauma are in-house. Just come to Injury Doctors New York and we’ll take care of you.
- specialized doctors in injuries. We know injuries in and out, we have treated patients who had sports, work related or car accidents. This is what we do on a daily basis, so it allows us to treat you better and more effectively.
- workers comp and accident doctors with experience in insurance claims filing. Insurance adjusters can’t wait to either diminish your benefits or refuse to pay for your treatment and lost wages. If your medical case is not fully documented, you risk paying for your treatment out-of-pocket, since you do need treatment after all. We know what the strict medical guidelines are and how to properly prepare your files, so that you receive maximum benefits and get the best treatment for your injuries.
- decades of experience. We have spent decades getting better at what we do. Our doctors are board certified and leaders in their field.
- multi-language. We speak English, Spanish, Chinese etc.
- beautiful and clean medical office. We take pride in our clinic, which is sparkling clean, with new furniture and beautiful decorations. It’s our home for many hours in a day and we do the best to make it cozy and pleasant for you as well. View our photo gallery to get a glimpse of this gorgeous environment.
Here is what our patients have to say about our car accident injury related treatments:
I went to this practice for a while after an auto accident by a referral. I was suffering from neck and shoulder pain. All the staff and doctors are professional and friendly. Especially, Dr. Wang and acupuncturist are amazing there! It is highly recommended!
Sophia Park
The office is top notch, sanitized and spotless. Dr. Wang and his staff were very professional, thorough and helped me through a left shoulder surgery. Dr. Wang’s energy, confidence and guidance were helpful in making the decision to move forward with the surgery. Post surgery care was also amazing and happy to say the results are great. I was able to receive orthopedic, pain management, chiropractic, acupuncture and physical therapy care all under the same roof. The entire staff were readily available, experienced, skillful, meticulous and caring. Highly recommended and definitely will go back.
Graig Ham
What treatments can you provide?
Our New York injury clinic is perfectly equipped to treat patients who suffered from an injury:
- orthopedics
- surgery
- chiropractic
- acupuncture
- physical therapy
- massage therapy
Our doctors, upon careful examination, will set up a treatment plan and then treat your injuries, allowing you to resume your active and healthy lifestyle before your accident.
Do you have a car accident injury? Let’s schedule your free consultation and see how we can help you get better.
