Car Accident in Brea, Anaheim, Orange?
After an Accident in Orange County, You Will Want to Know a Few Things…
First, Be Careful What You Say Immediately After an Accident
Right after an accident your adrenaline is flowing. That masks pain. In the excitement and stress at the moment, you may be tempted to tell the police or insurance company, “I’m fine.” That two word phrase could come back to bite you.
The truth is, you don’t know if you are fine. It takes time for adrenaline to wind down, your mind to clear before you can accurately assess things. Additionally, it takes hours and days for inflammation of damaged soft tissues to ramp up. So, you should be careful not to say anything prematurely. Later when pain does arise, the insurance company may refute your claim based on your initial statements.
So, call your insurance company and let them know you were in an accident. Give them just enough info to open a claim. Then tell them this exactly, “I am going to see a doctor to make sure I am ok.” If they ask if you have any symptoms at the moment, you just say “I want to make sure everything is ok first.”
Second, Make an Appointment with a Car Accident Injury Specialist
A chiropractor specializing in car accident whiplash trauma is your best bet. Again, beware. Many chiropractors advertise they treat car accident injuries. But, very, very few actually specialize in it. You want someone who lives and breathes car accident injuries. Granted many of those are in impersonal clinics in the not so nice neighborhoods. Nonetheless, there are those who not only specialize in whiplash, but also have nice offices and treat you as an individual. More about that later. The important thing is get seen immediately. A delay in seeking treatment delays your healing. But also, it signals to the insurance company you may not be that hurt if you don’t seek care.
Third, Begin Treatment and Be Consistent
Damaged tissues take time to heal. Your doctor has experience in how long it takes and how to guide you along the quickest path. That said, you cannot rush time. The body heals at the pace it heals. This is based on your age, health and how well you stick to the treatment plan. Showing up once in a while is not going to work. An improperly treated spinal injury can lead to arthritis and worse later. Follow your doctor’s advice and do your home exercises.
Fourth, Do NOT Fall for the Insurance Company Trying to Pay You Before You are Done Treating
Obviously auto insurance adjusters make low ball offers early on to lure you into a settlement. Prematurely. For example, they will offer you a small amount for medical expenses and then a sum for your inconvenience. In 99% of cases this offer will be 20-30% of what your case is worth. Don’t fall for this. Your case is worth the value of your medical care + lost time from work + compensation for pain and suffering. If you haven’t finished treatment, how do you know how much it’s worth? Simply, you don’t.
Fifth, the Car Accident Chiropractor Serving Brea, Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton, Placentia, Santa Ana to call is Dr. Barry Marks, DC.
Dr. Marks is highly regarded and has been a leading expert since 1986. Besides a Doctor of Chiropractic degree, he also has years of post-doctorate specialty training in orthopedics and car accident trauma. He has lectured on car accident trauma to attorneys and medical doctors. Dr. Marks is a true car accident injury specialist.
If You’ve Suffered a Car Accident in Brea, Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton, Placentia, Santa Ana or Any Other City in Orange County, Call Dr. Marks Now (714) 938-0575 or <Click Here>
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