Chiropractic Care After Car Accident: Side Effects and Benefits
There is much debate on the effectiveness and safety of chiropractic care. Below is a brief discussion of the potential benefits and risks associated with chiropractic care according to several sources. Potential Benefits of Chiropractic Care There are several benefits[i] that chiropractic care can offer including[ii]: Catches Injuries That Are Not Obvious Some injuries sustained […]
Chiropractic Treatment for Car Accident Injuries
Doctors of Chiropractic (DCs) are trained to use several different techniques and methods to treat patients suffering from car accident injuries. Because some techniques may not work for every patient, a chiropractor develops a chiropractic treatment plan that is best suited to offer the patient the best chance of recovering from car accident injuries while […]
Chapter 5: Goals of Chiropractic Care After a Motor Vehicle Accident
Your goal in visiting a chiropractor (DC) and embarking on a chiropractic treatment plan is usually to relieve pain. Your chiropractor has that same goal; however, he or she also has several other chiropractic goals that can benefit you in the long-term. Your DC’s goal is to realign and treat your conditions through nonsurgical, drug-free […]
Chapter 4: What Will the First Visit Be Like?
Many people have never visited a chiropractor (DC) before an auto accident, so they do not know what to expect during their first visit. Your first visit with a DC is much like the first visit with any other healthcare professional. The first step is to review your symptoms and history with the chiropractor before […]
Chapter 3: Common Injuries Treated by Chiropractors
Many accident victims consult chiropractors (DCs) because chiropractors treat a broad range of conditions and injuries that are common in motor vehicle accidents. Unlike other healthcare professionals who prescribe painkillers to deal with car accident injuries, a DC can use a variety of chiropractic methods to correct spinal misalignments to promote natural healing without the […]
Chapter 2: What is a Chiropractor and Chiropractic Care?
You may not be familiar with chiropractors or chiropractic care. Therefore, we want to begin by explaining this area of health care and treatment for car accident injuries. What is a Chiropractor? Simply put, a chiropractor or Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) is a health care professional who uses noninvasive methods to treat a variety of […]
Chapter 1: First Steps After a Motor Vehicle Accident
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 6.3 million accidents were reported in 2015.[i] As a result of those traffic accidents, over 2.4 million people were injured, and 35,485 people were killed. The numbers for 2015 are an increase from the numbers reported in 2014. Each day in the United States, thousands […]
Jason Plotkin to present at MD Chiro Association Convention
Jason A. Plotkin is a panel speaker at the Maryland Chiropractic Associations’ 2018 Spring Convention on April 14, 2018 (www.marylandchiro.com). Mr. Plotkin will be presenting Auto Comp: The Role of a Chiropractor in Auto Injury and Workers’ Comp Claims. This will be a great opportunity for chiropractors to learn about the interplay of workers’ compensation and motor […]
DO’s and DON’T’s After an Uber & Lyft Accident
DO call 911. Request that the responding officer identify all passengers in the information and/or police report prepared. DO request an ambulance if hurt. DO take pictures of the accident scene (position of vehicles in intersection/landmarks). DO take pictures of the property damage to all vehicles (and vehicle tags). DO get contact name/address/telephone for witnesses […]
Recovering Damages After A Car Accident
After being involved in a car accident, your attorney will work to recover any damages that were incurred as a result of the accident. Damages can be awarded for everything from a loss of compensation, to being physically disfigured, depending on the severity of the accident. There are three types of damages that are relevant […]
The Do’s and Dont’s After A Car Accident
It’s difficult to know what steps to take immediately after being involved in a car accident, especially when suffering from injuries or emotional distress. Who should you call? Should you take pictures of the damage? Whose contact information should you obtain at the scene? The answers to those questions are important to know before being […]
Non-Traffic Auto Accidents Still Lead to Serious Injuries
We all hear about car wrecks, motorcycle collisions, and semi-truck accidents in the news, but we hear about non-traffic auto accidents much less often — even though they can be just as serious. Non-traffic auto accidents typically involve a single motor vehicle (although they can involve multiple cars as well) and take place on private […]