Motor Vehicle Accident

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