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Why Should I Seek Medical Treatment After An Accident?

Timely medical attention will help you recover from any injuries sustained as a result of the accident, and will be necessary for you to receive a settlement for your injuries.

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Injuries Can Create Life-Long Health Issues

Persistent Aches and Pains Can Lead to Long-term Health Challenges.

Injury Types

In a car accident there are many types of injuries that can result. For example: Pain in your neck or spine may be caused by the vertebrae shifting out of their proper areas. Ligaments and tendons can be strained or torn. Bones can be broken.  Even in minor car accidents like fender benders where no outward signs of injury can be seen, there can be internal injuries, neck strains, back tension, torn muscles, or soft tissue stress that can cause pain. Injuries, and the pain they cause, can affect your ability to go about your normal daily routine/work and take away from your quality of life.  Seeing a medical professional to diagnose the injury and then getting treatment so you can start to heal is the priority. Call now to schedule your no cost medical exam.

Learn about the many types of Injuries that can result from a car accident

Are You Experiencing Any of the Following?

Neck Pain

Common Signs of Neck Injury

  • Chronic Headaches
  • Numbness, Weakness, or Tingling in Neck and Shoulders
  • Dizziness
  • Blurred Vision
  • Muscle Tightness and Spasms
  • Pain That Worsens When Neck Is Stationary
  • Pain Between The Shoulders
  • Decreased Range of Motion

Are you experiencing neck pain? If so, we highly recommend having a medical examination by a doctor. Do not ignore your pain or delay your care, pain relief is possible. Call [insert company #] now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Common Neck Injuries

  • Whiplash
  • Muscle Strains
  • Herniated Disk
  • Vocal Cord Damage
  • Stingers and Burners
  • Paresthesia

Seven vertebrae make up the structure of your neck. The neck has muscles that connect to your shoulders, jaw, and back. Neck injuries are the most common injuries to occur in car accidents. 

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Neck Pain

Back Pain:

Common Signs of Back Injury

  • Persistent Aching or Stiffness 
  • Shooting or Stabbing Pain
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Pain That Shoots Down Your Leg
  • Inability to Stand Straight Without Pain

Common Back Injuries 

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Herniated Discs
  • Bulging Disc
  • Compression Fractures
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Cord Damage

Your spine consists of 33 vertebrae separated into your neck, upper back, lower back, and tailbone. These vertebrae protect your spinal column. Your spinal discs cushion your spine and absorb shock. Back injuries occur when pressure is put on the spinal column by quick jarring movements or collision impact. Common injuries to your spinal discs are herniated discs and bulging discs. Herniated discs occur when the outer ring of tissue in your spinal disc is torn. A bulging disc swells beyond the margins of the vertebrae. 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Back Pain:

Headaches

Common Headache Symptoms

  • Tension and Pain
  • Dizziness
  • Sensitivity to Bright Lights
  • Muscle Aches
  • Disturbed Concentration
  • Ringing in the Ears
  • Blurred Vision
  • Difficulty Sleeping

Common Headache Causes

  • Whiplash
  • Neck Spinal Damage
  • Blunt Force Trauma
  • Coup/Contrecoup
  • Concussion
  • Edema
  • Hemorrhage
  • Hematoma
  • Skull Fracture

Headaches after a car crash are very common. Whiplash damages the tendons and ligaments in your neck and the pain permeates into your head causing a headache. If you have compressed joints, or the structure of your neck is affected by the car crash, you can start having chronic headaches.

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Headaches

Shoulder Pain

Common Signs of Shoulder Injury

  • Tingling, Numbness or Swelling
  • Tenderness and Stiffness 
  • Discoloration
  • Sudden Intense Pain
  • Difficulty Sleeping 
  • Reduced Range of Motion
  • Difficulty Lifting Arms or Exercising

Common Shoulder Injuries

  • Whiplash
  • Muscle, Ligament and Tendon Damage
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Torn Rotator Cuff
  • Dislocated Shoulder or Collarbone
  • Bone Fractures

Three bones make the structure of your shoulder; the scapula  (shoulder blade), the clavicle (collarbone) and the humerus (your arm bone). Together, these three bones make two joints: the acromioclavicular joint (where the shoulder blade and clavicle meet) and the glenohumeral joint (where the humerus fits into its socket).Collision with the steering wheel, headboard, car door, or seatbelt can damage shoulder muscles, bones, and joints. 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Shoulder Pain

Knee Pain​

Common Signs of Knee Injury

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Redness and Swelling
  • Muscle Weakness and Knee Instability
  • Locking or Grinding of Joint
  • Ripping or Popping Sensation
  • Decreased Ability to Walk
  • Inability to Extend Knee
  • Inability for Knee to Bear Weight

Common Knee Injuries

  • Sprains and Strains
  • PCL Sprain or Tear
  • ACL Sprain or Tear
  • MCL Sprain or Tear
  • Torn Meniscus
  • Dislocations
  • Fractures

The joint of the knee is an intricate design made up of three bones: the tibia (shin), patella (kneecap) and the femur (leg bone above the knee). A tendon underneath the kneecap gives strength and motion to the knee, while the cartilage secures the femur to the tibia. The meniscus is a c-shaped piece of cartilage that cushions the femur and tibia bones. Knees are commonly damaged by your legs slamming into the dashboard or car door.  

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Knee Pain

Hip Pain

Common Signs of Hip Injury 

  • Tenderness
  • Swelling
  • Joint pain
  • Groin pain
  • Loss of Range of Motion
  • Difficulty Sleeping 
  • Limping

Common Hip Injuries

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Labral Tear
  • Bursitis
  • Tendonitis
  • Dislocation
  • Fracture

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. Three bones, the ilium, the pubic bone, and the ischium make up a deep socket in the pelvis called the acetabulum. The head of your femur or thigh bone sits in this socket. Hips injuries are more commonly seen in car crashes with higher speeds. Fractures and dislocations can occur from side impact or from your legs slamming into the dashboard. 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Hip Pain

Hand Pain

Common Signs of Hand Injury

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Discoloration
  • Numbness
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Difficulty Straightening Fingers
  • Decreased Range of Motion

Common Injuries

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Tendon Damage
  • Torn Ligaments
  • Dislocated Joints
  • Fractures and Breaks 

Each hand has 19 delicate bones that have a high risk of being broken, fractured, or crushed in high force impacts. Damage to the hands often occurs when colliding with car interior parts such as the steering wheel, airbag and windshield.  Hands and wrists often suffer fractures from the action of bracing against surfaces prior to impact. 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Hand Pain

Wrist Pain:

Common Signs of Wrist Injury

    • Numbness or Tingling 

    • Sudden Sharp Pain 

    • Swelling and Redness Around the Wrist

    • Difficulty in Making a Fist or Gripping Objects

Common Wrist Injuries

  • Sprains or Strain
  • Tendon and Ligament Damage
  • Joint Dislocation
  • Bone Fractures

The wrist is a complex structure comprised of 8 carpal bones, 5 metacarpal bones and the ends of the radius and ulna. Due to the small size of these bones and the complexity of the joint, the wrist can easily be damaged in an automobile accident. Wrists can sustain injuries from airbags deploying, hitting the dashboard, door, windshield, or any other part of the car’s interior.   

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Wrist Pain

Elbow Pain

Common Signs of Elbow Injury

  • Stiffness and Sore Muscles
  • Swelling
  • Intense Pain
  • Icing and Rest Don’t Relieve Pain
  • Difficulty in Raising Your Wrist
  • Difficulty Bending Your Arm

Common Elbow Injuries

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Muscle Tears
  • Tennis Elbow
  • Nerve Damage
  • Dislocations
  • Bone Fractures

 

The humerus, ulna and radius held together by cartilage make the hinge joint of your elbow.. When the bone structure of the elbow is compromised, the bicep tendon and nerves can be damaged affecting elbow functionality. Elbows can be damaged from loose objects, collision with the steering wheel, car door and even the airbag. 

 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Shoulder pain, Stingers/Burners, Paresthesia, Frozen Shoulder
Elbow Pain

Foot Pain:

Common Signs of Foot Injury
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Difficulty Pointing Toes
  • Difficulty Lifting Toes
Common Foot Injuries
  • Torn Tendons, Ligaments, and Muscles
  • Sprain or Strain
  • Fractures
  • Broken Bones

Your foot is an intricate system of 26 bones and 33 joints and more than a hundred muscles, tendons and ligaments. Due to the vast amount of components in your foot required to maintain functionality, damage to your foot can easily cause pain. Your foot can become damaged by colliding with the foot pedals, suffering from impact forces and colliding with the car’s interior.

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Foot Pain

Ankle Pain:

Common Signs of Ankle Injury

  • Pain
  • Swelling
  • Bruising
  • Weakness
  • Sporadic Pain on the Outside of the Ankle
  • Instability of the Ankle
  • Inability to Bear Weight

Common Ankle Injuries

  • Sprain or Strain
  • Dislocation
  • Fracture

The ankle is where the tibia, fibula and talus meet. These three bones are held together at the ankle joint by ligaments and tendons. Ankles are often damaged when your legs come into contact with the foot pedals or from side impact. 

Are you experiencing this pain?  If so, an evaluation by a Doctor is highly recommended. Do not delay your care, call now to set up a no cost medical exam.

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Ankle Pain

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Have I Been Fully Treated and Fully Healed?

You may not know the full extent or nature of your injuries for several weeks or months after the accident. Though at first, it may seem that your forehead was simply bruised you may have sustained a concussion or closed head injury; and that “stiff neck” might turn out to be a herniated disc. For this reason, it would be wise not to enter into a quick settlement with the insurance company. Any settlement will almost always include a release of all future claims. This release of claims means that the insurance company is no longer liable even if you discover new injuries. 

Our Medical Team

Medical Doctors

Provide initial consultations to identify and treat soft tissue injuries such as sprains, strains and contusions

Administer care for musculoskeletal harm, nerve damage, whiplash and bone fractures 

Refer you to specialists such as physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, chiropractors and other professionals for your specific injuries

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Medical Doctors

Chiropractors

Specialize in properly realigning bone structures 

Commonly treat herniated discs, joint pain, whiplash, headaches, migraines, stiffness in the neck or back along with other major joints such as the wrist, knee, hip, and shoulder 

First Chiropractic Visit

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Chiropractors

Pain Specialists

Treat pain caused by injuries, nerve damage, surgery, and other conditions 

Utilize medications and targeted injections

Orthopedic Specialists and Surgeons

Treat injuries and diseases that affect your bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves 

Specialize in parts of the body such as the hips, knees, and shoulders 

Create treatment plans specialized for your injuries 

Perform surgery when necessary

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Pain Specialists

Surgeons

Perform surgery for emergency treatment 

Commonly treat torn muscles, fractured and broken bones, herniated or bulging discs, and other internal injuries

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Surgeons

Physical Therapists

Help you strengthen your muscles and improve range of motion in your joints

Reduce or prevent long-term effects from auto accident injuries

Prevent secondary injuries

Rebuild your natural strength and reduce pain

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Physical Therapists

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