Auto Accident Doctor McRae–Helena GA

FAQ

Do I have to consult a lawyer first before visiting a McRae–Helena accident doctor or a medical professional?

Absolutely not. We will need to assess you and see how seriously you have been injured. You don’t have to speak with an attorney or retain one right away. However, you do need to see a doctor. To help with your personal injury case, the most important step you can take is to visit a McRae–Helena accident doctor.

What if there is only minor damage to my vehicle?

Minor car damage is not a guarantee that you won’t be hurt. Research has shown that cars traveling less than five miles per hour can cause serious injuries even though they have little or no visible damage. If you’ve been in a car wreck, make sure to visit our McRae–Helena Accident Doctors to check for hidden injuries.

What if I need to see a specialist doctor?

We can offer additional treatment, we partner with local medical doctors like neurologists and orthopedics, pain management

Do I pay to consult a McRae–Helena injury doctor?

Absolutely not. If you have auto insurance coverage, we can bill it. This is through pip. Georgia isn’t a no-fault state. Many people, however, move from areas where there are no fault laws. Attorney’s liens are the most popular way of billing. The accident doctor can tell you more about how it works, and if hiring an attorney in your case is beneficial.

Common payment methods

• Med Pay, or medical payments
• Personal Injury Protection or Pip
• No fault
• Attorneys Lien

What do I do if my adjuster calls with a settlement for the accident?

Consult the accident doctor as soon as possible to evaluate any injuries that you may have. A free legal consultation may be beneficial before you talk to the insurance company about settling your medical claim, or your property damage claim.

Whiplash after auto accidents

What happens to your body when you get whiplash?

Most people are not aware of the severity an auto accident. Many studies have shown how an accident with minimal or no property damage could still cause injury. Our Accident Doctor Group knows that people are frequently misinformed when it comes to whiplash. We will explain to you what whiplash really is, how it occurs and the help we can give.

When you are jolted abruptly, your body can suffer from whiplash. Whiplash can happen when you sit still in your automobile and an accident occurs. This happens too quickly for your body to react. The car will be moved forward before you are able to react. During those moments your body will be pushed into the seat. The head feels heavy around the neck. Your reaction is delayed as you continue to be pushed lower.

Your head will change direction as you move forward, as far as possible. Once your head has moved forward to its maximum, it will have to move backwards in reaction. As your seatbelt is not fastened, the head is jolted in both directions. This “whipping”, action can severely damage the neck’s delicate structure

Symptoms may be delayed

Many people do not realize that whiplash symptoms are often present several days after an accident. (Usually, two to three). Whiplash symptoms include headaches and neck pain. The inflammation caused by small tears to your muscles and joints can cause symptoms to take several weeks before they appear. When your neck’s ligaments are damaged the muscles contract to protect the affected area. The muscles contract to protect the injured region.

After a week or two, the injured tissue releases chemicals to attach Fibroblasts. These are tiny cells. These cells can build up into fibrin, an appearance like a mark. Fibrin can help to rebuild and repair. During the first few weeks it is essential to maintain a normal range of movement and spinal alignment. This will lead to scar tissue which limits mobility. Spinal degeneration can be caused by this.

Treatment

By performing chiropractic adjustments that are precise and detailed, as well as therapy and other exercise to treat the injury your body is more likely to rebuild itself correctly. This will result in less chronic back pain, stiffness and degeneration of the discs.

We can reduce the pain you are experiencing and rebuild the structures of your spine. These treatments reduce the possibility of future injury. You can schedule an initial appointment with our accident physicians in McRae–Helena if there is any suspicion that you may be suffering from whiplash.

Our doctors are experts on car accident injuries. Our doctors help people with chronic neck pain, back pain and spine injuries. So that you can fully enjoy your life.

Chiropractic care for whiplash.

Our chiropractic treatments help hundreds of accident patients, providing them with pain relief. In many cases, they feel even better now than before their accident. We can help you receive the chiropractic treatment needed to do the activities you enjoy.