No-Fault Car Accident? Let Us Help!

Getting involved in a car accident takes a toll on one's body mentally and physically. Often, injuries leave you with physical trauma such as scrapes or bruises, but many also suffer from aches and pains that aren't always visible. Have you been injured and want to use no-fault car accident insurance? Discover how chiropractic for common car accident injuries can prevent chronic conditions and pain.

What is No-Fault Car Accident Insurance?

New York is a "no-fault" insurance state, which means the insurance company generally reimburses the insured regardless of who caused the accident. Insurance companies can reimburse insureds for medical expenses and other losses resulting from an accident. If you were a driver, passenger, or pedestrian and were struck by a car, these benefits will be payable by the car's insurance company. Regardless of fault, they will be paid regardless of the cause of the accident. An applicant must file a claim within 30 days of the accident date to qualify for these benefits.

Three Common Car Accident Injuries

Whiplash

A whiplash injury occurs when the head and neck are rapidly and unnaturally moved forward and backwards. Spinal misalignment and muscle tears occur due to this motion, leading to continued pain if not corrected. In addition, if your spinal ligaments are out of place, they can irritate your muscles and nerves, worsening your pain.

Back Pain

In addition to whiplash, back pain can also be caused by herniated discs or soft tissue injuries following an accident. In a car accident, sudden, unnatural forces place additional strain on your spine. For example, when a disc is misplaced, it can bulge, slip out of place, or rupture. Because there is limited space in the spinal canal, this misplacement can put pressure on spinal nerves. As a result, patients can suffer from minor mobility concerns to severe pain.

Muscle Pain & Soreness

A car accident can injure muscles as the muscles are stretched, creating swelling and inflammation. The nerves then send signals to the brain that cause muscles to contract and immobilize. Muscle strains can occur when muscles or tendons are overstretched or torn. A collision causes your body's muscles to tense, pulling or tearing them as it prepares for impact.

Chiropractic for Car Accidents

It is critically important to treat your injuries to prevent chronic pain and hinder mobility. Based on a comprehensive exam and x-rays, chiropractors can determine the injured areas and will create a treatment plan that is tailored to the injuries found. Chiropractic adjustments may relieve any nerve irritation, reduce inflammation, return the spine to proper alignment, and restore mobility to the body.

Visit Williamsburg Chiropractic for Car Accident Injuries

Williamsburg Chiropractic specializes in treating common car accident injuries. Our goal is to provide the most effective treatment possible for our patients by combining chiropractic care, massage therapy, and physical therapy. So make sure your injuries do not worsen, file a claim for no-fault car accident insurance and schedule an appointment at your local Brooklyn Chiropractor!