When it comes to your health, there is no such thing as a minor accident. Whiplash being the most common of car accident injuries. However we can treat any injury that is a result of an auto accident. Sometimes after an accident the pain is immediate. Some injuries can take weeks, months or even years to cause major pain that disrupts your life. As with all injures the sooner you seek treatment the better.
Who pays my bills in an auto accident?
There a few options for paying for care after an auto accident.
Personal Injury Protection (PIP): PIP is a rider on your auto insurance policy. It covers usually the first $2500 of care. If you were hit by another driver their policy should reimburse your insurance company and pay the remainder of the bill. You can upgrade to higher coverage. Unfortunately, you can also waive the coverage and most people do not even know they did it. Did you click on the “save more here button” when you bought your insurance from a website? Then you likely unknowingly waived your PIP.
Health Insurance: Health insurance can be used to pay for care but there is a patient responsibility assigned by most plans in copays, coins and deductibles.
Lawyer: Hiring a PIP lawyer is always a great idea. They don’t pay the health claim directly but help negotiate who is paying what, so you don’t have to. I think of it like selling a house, you can do it yourself, but it is so much easier to hire a trained professional to help you. Remember you are not suing the other driver just having the lawyer negotiate with the insurance payers.
When should I seek auto injury doctor’s help and where?
The sooner you receive care, the less your chance of poor or improper healing. If you have been injured you need help fast. You will be given an appointment the same day you call us and receive the highest quality chiropractic and physical therapy care from our highly trained team of healthcare professionals. Dr. Lee, at Susquehanna Spine & Rehab in Bel Air, has years of experience successfully treating the pain and injuries associated with auto accidents, new or old.
- Exam and consultation to pinpoint and diagnose the injury
- X ray or MRI may be ordered
- Lower inflammation with modalities like ice, ultrasound, and electric stim.
- Chiropractic adjusting to restore alignment and proper joint function
- Physical therapy to include strengthening, range of motion, balance and flexibility.
- Massage therapy and Acupuncture also available to treat your pain and injuries
Most doctors and lawyers in Bel Air and throughout Maryland refer their patients and clients to Dr. Lee to receive the high quality chiropractic and physical therapy care that Dr. Lee and Susquehanna Spine & Rehab has become famous for.
