What injuries most often occur during an automobile accident?
Your head and neck are especially vulnerable during an automobile accident. The experts estimate that 14% of all traumatic brain injuries occur during a car accident when your head strikes the windshield or dashboard.
However, auto accidents cause many potentially serious injuries, including:
- Whiplash
- Concussion
- Lower back injuries
- Injured knees
- Internal injuries
- Fractures
You may also develop widespread body pain even if you don’t have a specific injury.
What should I know about delayed symptoms?
You might not have an obvious injury, but you should still see a doctor as soon as possible for two important reasons.
First, you may have delayed symptoms. As a result, you may return to your normal activities with an unknown injury, yet continuing to stay active puts you at risk for further damage. Delayed symptoms are common following a concussion, whiplash, and back injuries.
The second reason you need to get a thorough exam is because you need to document your accident for workers’ compensation and insurance purposes.
Does workers’ compensation cover automobile accident injuries?
Workers’ compensation covers your medical and rehabilitation expenses when your automobile accident occurs in the course of your normal job duties.
Work-related auto accidents include:
- Making deliveries for the company
- Traveling between job sites
- Performing work-related tasks and errands
- Traveling for a work-related purpose
- Transporting employees with company approval
The team at Quince Orchard Medical Center accepts workers’ compensation cases. The team has extensive experience completing the required reports and communicating with your employer or case manager.
What treatment might I receive for an automobile injury?
At Quince Orchard Medical Center, you receive integrative care from a team of experts in chiropractic, medical massage, physical therapy, orthobiologics, and functional neurology.
Your provider performs a thorough examination to determine the severity of your injuries. Then they create a customized treatment plan that draws from all of their specialties, providing multimodal therapies that promote healing and restore mobility and optimal function.
If you were involved in an auto accident, don’t wait to schedule an appointment. Call Quince Orchard Medical Center or use the online booking feature today
