Automobile Injury or Personal Injury?

You were driving to work or home, on an errand, stopped for traffic or a red light. In a split second someone fails to stop in time and hits you. Your emotions range from relief that you are not seriously injured, to upset over the incident. The police investigate; you leave with the other driver’s insurance information and a drivable car, wondering how bad the damage will be.

How Bad is it?

You felt a sense of shock at the moment you were hit. Maybe you felt soreness or pain. Perhaps you think you are OK; a hot shower and you will be fine. You get home and look at your car again. Your thoughts turn to how and where you are going to get it fixed. Concern about your car, interim transportation, and dealing with the other person’s insurance fill your mind. There is a tendency to overlook your injuries because of the other concerns.

The Next Morning

It takes at least 12 to 24 hours for the inflammation to set in after an accident. You awake and feel worse than before you went to bed. If you go to a medical doctor or even the emergency room most of the time there are no fractures but the pain is awful. You are given a prescription for pain pills, anti-inflammatories, or muscle relaxers. But you can’t take some of them while driving or at work. You feel better while you are taking them, but the symptoms return.

What Do You Do From This Point?

Dr. Richardson has helped hundreds who have been injured in automobile accidents. There is much confusion about what to do in this situation. To help you understand how this all works here is an article entitled “Who Pays Your Medical Bills When Another Driver Hits You”.

Time is of the Essence

It is important to get the treatment you need without delay. Chiropractic treatment or case management is essential for a complete recovery. If you do not have insurance to pay for the care there are ways to get the care you need. Contact us as soon as possible after your injury. Ask questions. Take an active role in your recovery.

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