Auto Accidents

Auto accidents can be extremely physically, mentally, and emotionally traumatizing. Even if you don’t immediately notice any injuries after a collision, you should always seek medical attention as soon as possible for record-keeping purposes, and because certain injuries don’t show up until hours or even days after the fact. Quality chiropractic care is a highly effective complement to other medical treatment methods or as a standalone treatment to rehabilitate auto accident injuries. If you were injured in an auto accident, Dr. Lorin can help you recover from your injuries and get back to living an active life. Visit our new Tamarac, FL location to start getting better today!

Common Types Of Motor Vehicle Accident Injuries

There are many different kinds of injuries that victims may sustain from a motor vehicle accident. While every situation is unique, there are certain factors that have a significant impact on how the accident will damage your body. There are three major factors that play a role in the kinds of injuries you may sustain in a motor vehicle accident:

The kind of accident (rear-end collision, single-vehicle accident, or T-bone)
Whether or not the passenger(s) in the vehicle were wearing a seat belt
The velocity (rate of speed) that the vehicles involved were traveling

Auto accident injuries can be sustained even under the best circumstances. For example if your collision was at a low speed, you were wearing a seat belt, and the other driver only bumped your back fender at a stop sign, you still may walk away with an uncomfortable injury that could take weeks or months to fully heal. Any sudden, unexpected force can traumatize the body and cause it to have a negative reaction. The most common injury car crash victims suffer from is whiplash. Even in extremely minor rear-end collisions, if the driver being struck is unprepared for the impact, their neck will be subjected to a sudden jerking motion that causes it to violently fling back and forth.

Some other injuries commonly sustained in motor vehicle accidents include:

Traumatic brain injury
Bruises
Soft-tissue injuries
Fractures
Lacerations
Broken bones
Concussions
Sprains and strains

Why You Should Immediately Seek Treatment For Your Injuries After A Motor Vehicle Accident

Personal injury attorneys and insurance companies recommend that injured parties involved in a motor vehicle accident seek medical attention as soon as they are able to. Depending on the state, there are certain timelines to seek treatment and file an insurance claim. Even if you don’t believe you were injured at the scene of the accident, you should still seek medical attention because certain injuries don’t start becoming apparent for hours or even days after the accident. Policies vary depending on the insurer, but most insurance companies have a strict time window to get treated for injuries caused by the accident, and it is extremely difficult to get compensation for your medical bills and injuries if you miss the window.

Contact Us Today

If you were involved in an auto accident, Dr. Lorin can evaluate you and determine if you’ve suffered any injuries in the crash. She can also help rehabilitate your injuries, optimize healing, and get you back to your old self through holistic chiropractic techniques. Call Lorin C. Chasar Chiropractic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Lorin today!