Car Accident Injury Specialist

What are common car accident injuries?

If you’re in a car accident or collision, injuries often occur. Common car accident injuries (and their symptoms) you may encounter include:

• Neck pain
• Back pain
• Arm pain
• Leg pain
• Head trauma
• Whiplash
• Dizziness
• Soreness
• Stiffness
• Open wounds
• Fractures
• Other injuries
• Concussion

If you need treatment after a car accident, Doctors United offers exceptional care in a warm, welcoming environment. 

What should I do after a car accident?

If you’re seriously injured after a car accident, call 911. For less severe injuries, file a police report and see a Doctors United specialist for an evaluation. Even if you don’t have obvious injuries right away, symptoms can appear within a day or two.

What should I expect during a car accident injury evaluation?

When you arrive at Doctors United for an evaluation after a car accident injury, your provider offers pain relief if needed and checks your blood pressure, pulse, and other vital signs. 

They discuss your medical history and complete a physical examination to determine the type and severity of the injury you have. 

Your doctor could recommend you undergo blood tests, X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your injury and develop an effective treatment. 

What are the common treatments for car accident injuries?

Common treatments your provider may suggest after a car accident injury include:

Home remedies

Things you can do at home to recover after a car accident injury include using ice or heat packs, wearing a brace, foam collar, or sling, and getting plenty of rest. Massage can also reduce pain and stimulate healing.

Wound and fracture care

If you have a wound or broken bone, specialists at Doctors United offer treatments that help your body heal effectively. 

Medications

Taking oral medications or receiving injections can reduce inflammation and pain associated with car accident injuries.

Physical therapy

Undergoing physical therapy is an excellent way to strengthen and manipulate injured tissues, speed up recovery, diminish pain, and reduce your risk of reinjury.

Chiropractic care

Chiropractic adjustments can realign your spine, ease pain caused by pinched nerves, speed up healing, and help you feel better after a car accident injury. 

Surgery

If you have a serious car accident injury, you may need surgery to repair injured tissues, keep pain levels low, and make a full recovery.

If you or a loved one experiences a car accident injury, schedule an evaluation at Doctors United by phone or online today.