Motor Vehicle Accident

Chiropractic Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident 

At Yamamoto Chiropractic, we understand how stressful and overwhelming it can be to experience a car accident. Even low-speed collisions can result in injuries that don’t show symptoms right away, such as whiplash, soft tissue damage, or spinal misalignments. 

That’s why Dr. Yamamoto offers specialized chiropractic care to support your recovery after a motor vehicle accident. With a gentle and personalized approach, Dr. Yamamoto helps reduce inflammation, relieve pain, restore mobility, and support your body’s natural healing process. The goal is to get you back to your pre-accident state as safely and quickly as possible, without relying on long-term medication use or invasive procedures. Our clinic also provides access to diagnostic tools such as X-rays and MRIs to properly assess the extent of your injuries and guide your care plan. 

In addition to expert treatment, Dr. Yamamoto can assist you in navigating the next steps after an accident. If needed, he can refer you to a reputable personal injury attorney to ensure your legal rights are protected and your medical bills are handled appropriately. We believe in supporting your full recovery—physically, emotionally, and practically.

Reasons to see a Chiropractor following a Motor Vehicle Accident:

• You may have injuries that you don’t know about.
• The other driver’s insurance company will decide that you’re healthy.
• A chiropractor can get rid of your symptoms and get you back to pre-injury status.
• You want to avoid long-term problems and chronic conditions.
• Chiropractic care can reduce the need for drugs.
• X-rays, MRI’s and other diagnosing needs can be managed here.

Protect yourself and others:

• Drive defensively.
• Don’t drive after drinking.
• Make sure you and your passengers wear seat belts.
• Use appropriate and properly installed car seats for small children.
• Have adequate insurance coverage, including MedPay (this will pay your medical bills so you don’t have to pay out of pocket)

If an accident happens:

• Stop.
• Help or get help for injured people.
• Warn motorists (use flares, hazard lights).
• Call 911 to contact the police or Highway Patrol if an injury or death occurs.
• Cooperate fully with law officers, and speak with your insurance company or insurance
• agent and/or lawyer.

After an accident:

• Report the accident to your insurance company.
• Report the accident to the Department of Motor Vehicles within 10 days if someone is injured or killed or if damage to either car is more than $750.
• Make a claim with your insurance company and/or the other driver’s insurance company to pay for your injuries and losses.

Source: The State Bar of California

A good personal injury attorney will…

• Explain your rights
• Contact the insurance company directly and work with them on your behalf
• Gather evidence
• Help coordinate your medical care and assist with outstanding medical bills
• Stop insurance company harassment