ArticlesIf you injure your back or neck in a car accident, chances are you will need chiropractic treatment. Even if your injury seems minor at first, it may lead to lifelong complications if left untreated.
For this reason, many doctors refer their patients to a chiropractor even if they receive a moderate back or neck injury. Usually, the person responsible for your injury, or their insurance company, must pay for your chiropractic treatment.
However, there are a few things that may prevent you from receiving a car accident chiropractor settlement. At Farzam Law Firm, our attorneys are passionate advocates for clients who need help covering their medical expenses.
How to Pursue Payment for Chiropractor Fees
Although chiropractic treatment is common today, some insurance companies consider it non-medical. As a result, many victims have to fight to get the insurance company to recognize the expense.
Despite this setback, there are a few ways you can help your case.
1. Seek Treatment Immediately Following the Accident
If you are in a car accident, be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible. Even if you don’t have any back or neck pain, it’s important to get checked by a physician.
For some victims, the symptoms of a back or neck injury may not show up for several days or weeks. This may exacerbate the injury and cause pain or complications long after the accident.
2. Ask Your Doctor and Your Chiropractor to Document Your Treatment
When visiting your doctor or chiropractor, ask them to document your treatment. In many cases, insurance companies may refuse to cover certain expenses if there isn’t a medical record of your injury.
Documenting any treatment you receive not only establishes a timeline of care but also validates your claim.
3. Keep a Diary of Your Recovery
While this may seem like an unnecessary step, it’s a great way to detail your recovery. Keeping a diary helps create a record of the pain and physical limitations you experience from your injury.
This is especially important if your back or neck injury leads to reduced mobility or paralysis.
How Long Should I Go to the Chiropractor After an Accident?
While you may be tempted to stop chiropractic treatment early if your condition improves, you should seek treatment for as long as the doctor recommends.
This helps ensure that you fully recover and prevents the insurance company from minimizing the impact of your injury.
Keep in mind that in California, the statute of limitations for car accident claims is two years. This means that you have two years from the date of the injury to file a claim.
However, if you do not discover and could not have discovered the injury until later, California allows you to file a claim within one year of discovery.
Injured in a Los Angeles Car Accident? We Can Help
If you have been injured in a crash, you may be wondering what your car accident chiropractor settlement may look like. At Farzam Law Firm, we know that filing a claim is a long and intimidating process.
That’s why our personal injury lawyers provide a personalized approach, fighting for your needs every step of the way.
To schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our attorneys, call us at 866-916-1454 or contact us online today.
Joseph Farzam
Mr. Farzam attended Santa Monica high school and worked at McDonald’s and local coffee shops to support himself. Although he worked 2 or 3 jobs, he valued education greatly and earned a bachelor’s degree from California State University, Northridge in biology, and attended the prestigious Pepperdine University School of Law. He graduated with high marks and passed the California bar exam on the first try. Mr. Farzam has received the coveted titles of Super Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine’s Top Lawyers, and has received The Litigator Awards. He is a proud member of the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA) and California Employment Lawyers Association (CELA).
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