Auto accident injury and chiropractic care

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Were you injured as a result of a car accident? Was it the other driver’s fault? There are numerous accidents on the road every day. Of those accidents, many are left with one or more person who is hurt. While the major injuries are obvious, there are other more common injuries that do not present immediately. Regardless of your injury, a chiropractor may be able to diagnose and document your injuries for your injury claim. In addition, a comprehensive chiropractic plan may be able to help you heal faster and the cost could be recovered through compensatory damages. The following information highlights what to do immediately following the accident and looks at the benefits of chiropractic care as a treatment for your injuries.

Four things to do at the scene of the accident

1. Call the police immediately
2. The police will likely ask if you need an ambulance. You should accept if you are seriously injured or are feeling dizzy or disoriented.
3. Take photos and get the names and numbers of any witnesses. This will be helpful later on should you need an attorney to seek damages.
4. Obtain a copy of the police report and contact your insurance company.
5. Contact a personal injury attorney.

Car accident injury and chiropractic care:

1. One of the most common injuries with delayed symptoms is whiplash. Whiplash is caused by a sudden jarring of the head and neck, such as an unexpected impact on a moving vehicle. The victim may not feel any immediate symptoms especially right after the accident. Adrenaline can mask any physical discomfort. However, the symptoms may start to creep with minor aches and pains and headaches. In the event that whiplash is not treated right away, the symptoms will likely worsen and the recovery time will be much longer.
2. Disc issues are also common after a sudden impact. In those cases, the individual may feel pain that comes and goes or a constant discomfort. If not treated right away, the pain is likely to increase and could lead to surgery.
3. Dislocations may occur during a car accident. In that case it is advised that you go to the emergency room immediately and then consult with a chiropractor to facilitate healing in the soft tissues around the joint that was affected.
4. Musculoskeletal alignment issues with the soft tissues and vertebrae are very often the result after any type of physical trauma. A chiropractic adjustment of the spine will allow the soft tissues to also move back into place and promote healing for the entire body.

It is imperative that you take care of yourself after a car accident. The above information highlights some of the keys things to do at the scene but the aftermath of the accident is really when you need to take care of yourself both physically and emotionally. Car accidents are traumatic events. Contact a chiropractor trust and get yourself on the path to healing. A chiropractor may be able to document your injuries as well as provide a comprehensive plan to help you heal faster. You should not have to worry about the financial side of healing from injuries that occurred because of another person’s poor driving. An attorney who specializes in personal or car accident injury will give you the best chance at obtaining proper compensation.