Treatment for Auto & Truck Accident Injuries
Chiropractic Help for Accident Victims in Lawrenceville & Norcross
If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, it is important
to receive help for your injuries as soon as possible. At
Gwinnett Medical Back & Neck Pain, we
specialize in helping victims of car and truck accident injuries. Speak with our
Lawrenceville chiropractor about your injuries today.
Treatment for Whiplash Injuries
Automobile accidents are the leading cause of whiplash. Very often, whiplash
victims are told that their soreness and stiffness, along with any other
symptoms, will go away with time - but this often isn't the case.
Months and even years after the accident, whiplash sufferers can experience
symptoms they never had before the accident, such as:
Soft tissue injuries due to whiplash can result in the tearing of muscles
and ligaments. This tearing interferes with the body's ability to
straighten the structural damage. The healing of a spinal whiplash injury
without proper professional care would be somewhat like healing a broken
bone without first setting it. If the whiplash injury does not receive
proper physical care such as spinal adjustments, the body might mend the
injured spine in a distorted position, which could contribute to chronic
and more severe problems in the future. It takes less time to heal and
it is much less costly to treat the whiplash immediately following the
injury than it is to treat it months or years later.
What Should I Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Be sure to follow these seven steps after your accident:
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Stop - Failure to stop after an accident will be charged as a felony if someone
is injured. Failure to stop after an accident is a misdemeanor if no one
is injured and there is only property damage.
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Call 911 - Report an accident and advise if anyone is injured. Take an ambulance
to the hospital if you are injured.
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Safety - If you're not injured, protect the scene with flares if possible.
If your car is on a street with fast-moving traffic, wait for the police
outside of your car, off the road, and on the side away from your car,
just in case your car is struck by another vehicle. Do not stand in front
of your car and do not stand with your back to traffic.
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Police - Insist that an accident report is made when law enforcement arrive.
Cooperate with the police but do not make admissions or give opinions.
If there are any witnesses on your behalf, get their names, addresses,
and telephone numbers and ask them to give statements to the officer.
Get the accident report number.
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Identification - Get the names and addresses of all other drivers and registered owners
of all other vehicles involved in the accident. Also get the license plate
numbers, vehicle identification numbers (VINs), and state of registration
for all other vehicles involved in the accident. If a two-piece truck
is involved in the accident, get the license plate number, VIN, and state
of both the cab and the trailer.
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Take notes - Write down everything you can to help you remember all of the facts
leading up to the accident. It is imperative that you report your injuries
to a doctor as soon as possible after the accident.
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See an attorney immediately - You need to speak with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.
Our office will gladly refer you to an honest, competent attorney who
can protect your rights and ensure a fair settlement once your medical
treatment is finished. Learn more about why you need to contact a lawyer
quickly on our
attorney referrals page.
At Gwinnett Medical Back & Neck Pain, Our Patients Come First
We put our patients first and serve them in any way we can. We even provide
transportation to and from their appointments if their cars are damaged
and out of service. Make an appointment with a chiropractor in Lawrenceville
to take the first step towards wellness.
Call our Gwinnett chiropractic office
today to schedule your free consultation.