Initial Car Accident Exam in Port Orange
What happens during the initial auto accident exam?
When you first contact us to schedule an appointment to come into our Port Orange chiropractic office, you will be greeted by our compassionate and friendly staff. We will then take care to make sure we know every detail about the auto accident and document it perfectly. You will need to communicate the exact details of the accident in order for her to know how to treat your special auto accident injuries case.
A thorough examination of your physical and neurological condition will take place to determine what needs to be done to get you feeling better. You will be relieved to know that we’re focused on bringing you back to health and ensuring you live the rest of your life pain-free. We have an excellent network of facilities if you need any internal imaging such as x-rays or an mri. These images will be used to identify any underlying injuries that may not be immediately apparent. We want to make sure we are aware of any and all damage that may have been caused by your auto accident.
What are common car accident injuries?
common car accident injuries include one or more of the following diagnoses:
- Whiplash
- Headaches
- Muscle soreness
- Shoulder and mid-back pain
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
- Disc bulge or herniation
- Jaw pain
- Numbness or tingling
- Weakness or dizziness
- Extremity pain
How long after an auto accident does it take for symptoms to surface?
sometimes people experience immediate symptoms after an accident. other times, it takes days, weeks, or even months for symptoms to appear.
this is why it is so important to seek an exam even if you are not experiencing symptoms yet.
you must seek chiropractic care within 2 weeks of the car wreck in order to fall under the personal injury protection (pip) laws. your auto insurance will cover the cost of treatment, and there will be no out-of-pocket expenses as long as you are a florida resident and the named insured driver involved in the wreck. it is important to read about our auto injury chiropractic treatment to better understand how, when, where, why, and who is covered by pip.
whether it is your fault or not, when you are involved in an accident, you can call our office, and our friendly staff and doctor will have you back on the road in no time.
Schedule Your Appointment
Don’t wait for pain to take over—schedule your initial auto accident exam today and start your journey to a pain-free recovery! Book your appointment now.
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