Did you get into a Car accident in the San Fernando Valley?
Q: What to do after a car accident in the San Fernando Valley?
Automobile accidents are a significant cause of neck pain, disc injuries, back pain, migraines, and many other conditions. When an car accident happens, most of us don’t have a clear picture of what we should do next. First, make sure all of the occupants of your vehicle are safe and secure. You might need to move the car off the road to a safer location.
Once you are safe, call the police immediately. It is critical
that a police report it filed to document the damage to your vehicle and who
was at fault in the collision. If possible, get a witness. It is really
important to have a independent witness to the accident. They might have
facts that may become critical down the line if there is any litigation related
to the accident. Exchange all reliant information. Take pictures of the cars involved and of surrounding areas. Do not forget to photograph bodily injuries such as burns, bruising and bleeding.
If you have sustained serious injuries, it may be necessary for
you to be taken to the emergency room. They will perform any necessary x-rays
or CT scans to make sure you don’t have any broken bones or internal injuries.
At this point you will most likely be discharged with some pain pills, muscle
relaxers, and anti-inflammatories, and told to follow up with your family
doctor.
This is where things can become complicated. Many family doctors
simply will not see a patient who has been in an accident, even if you have
been established at their office for years. This is not because they are rude,
incompetent, or lazy, it is because they typically are not comfortable dealing
with the legal complications, billing hassles, and other issues related to
treating personal injury cases.
For this reason, it is critical that you seek the care of a
chiropractor who is skilled in treating automobile accident victims. Doctors of Chiropractic are experts at treating musculoskeletal injuries such as
whiplash, back pain, joint pain, headaches, and sciatica. A good chiropractor will be able
to order any necessary x rays, MRIs, nerve tests, or other procedures. Although
it’s rare that car accident victims will require surgery, your chiropractic doctor will be able to determine if your injuries will necessitate you seeing a
surgeon or a specialist for a consultation.
So if you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, now
you know exactly what to do. As soon as you can, contact a local Doctor of Chiropractic to help you on the road to recovery!
A:*Call Maya Chiropractic,we specialize in automobile accident therapy. We serve patients that have had car accidents in the entire San Fernando Valley.*
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