What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida: Why Seeing a Chiropractor Should Be Your First Step

Being the victim of a car accident can be overwhelming and confusing. After the accident you are left wondering what to do next. Should I call the police? Should I go to the hospital? What do I do about my car? I am going to outline the steps you need to take to ensure your health, well being, and financial situation are remedied.

1. Call the police and have a report filed. You

   need to ensure that the person responsible for the accident is held liable. Liability can come into question when insurance companies decide to raise rates or attempt to deny medical care.

2. If you are injured in the accident. Seek medical attention as soon as possible. Florida law states that you have 14-days after the accident to be evaluated by a medical provider or you will not be awarded the medical benefit provided by your auto insurance (Personal Injury Protection or PIP benefits). Under current personal injury law, chiropractors quality as primary medical providers and can satisfy the 14-day rule.

3. Common Auto Accident Injuries that chiropractors can treat include:

   • Whiplash (strain or sprain of muscles/ligaments)

   • Neck/Low Back Pain

   • Muscle Strain

   • Disk Injuries

   • Extremity Injuries

   • Headaches

4. Chiropractic care is a safe and non-invasive alternative to more aggressive forms of treatment. We act as primary care providers of the spine and can refer out when necessary together specialists that can also help your condition. Early treatment can prevent chronic pain improve recovery speed.

Why Choose The Movement Matrix

At TMM we are experts in diagnosing and treating all injuries associated with an auto accident. When you are in an accident it is important that all of your injuries are well documented. We use state of the art technology to diagnose spinal ligament injuries to ensure that no diagnosis goes uncovered. We work with local imaging centers to coordinate MRI scans or other imaging that might be deemed necessary for your care. Additionally, we operate as team players within the medical community, if you need to see a specialist for any reason we have great relationships with local providers.

Your well-being is important to us. We do not take auto accident injuries lightly. Treatment with us will consist of passive therapies and the eventual inclusion of strengthening exercises. Lifestyle factors also play a big role in your healing process. We will coach you through strategies you can implement in your recovery to expedite the healing process.

We are located in the beautiful community of Boca Raton, Florida. We offer free 10-minute consultations to any prospective patient who is seeking treatment. This is done in good faith so you can speak directly with the doctor before coming in. Contact us today if you have been injured in an auto accident and need help.