Car accident chiropractor in Stamford, CT
A crash is stressful enough without wondering if that stiff neck is going to get worse. Even a fender-bender on I-95 can cause injuries that show up days later. Get checked early. Your health and your claim both depend on it.
- Auto claims, MedPay & attorney liens
- Documentation for your claim
- Early-morning times
Feel fine? Injuries often show up later
Adrenaline hides pain. Many people walk away from an accident feeling okay and wake up two days later barely able to turn their head. Watch for:
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Headaches, especially at the base of the skull
- Back pain or muscle spasms
- Shoulder or arm pain, tingling or numbness
- Dizziness or trouble concentrating
- Pain or stiffness that's worse each morning
Go to the ER first if you have:
- A head injury, confusion, or loss of consciousness
- Severe neck pain, or numbness or weakness in your arms or legs
- Chest or abdominal pain
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
What to do after a car accident
- Get safe and call for help Check for injuries, call 911 if needed, and report the accident to police.
- Document everything Photos of the vehicles and scene, the other driver's information, witness names, and the police report number.
- Get examined within a few days Even if you feel fine. An early exam catches injuries and records when symptoms began.
- Notify your insurance company Report the claim promptly and keep copies of all paperwork and medical bills.
- Follow your treatment plan Gaps in care can slow your recovery and can raise questions in your claim.
How Dr. Burstein treats accident injuries
Your exam looks at your neck, back and nervous system to understand exactly what was injured. Treatment is gentle at first, because freshly injured tissue needs a light touch.
Insurance, billing and your claim
Connecticut is an at-fault state, so figuring out who pays can be confusing. Depending on your situation, your care may be covered by:
- The at-fault driver's auto insurance
- Your own medical payments (MedPay) coverage
- Your health insurance
- A personal injury settlement, if you're working with an attorney
Dr. Burstein accepts auto insurance claims, MedPay and attorney liens. With a lien, payment for your care is deferred until your case settles. The office will help you sort out which applies before treatment starts, and Dr. Burstein provides detailed documentation of your injuries and progress when your insurer or attorney needs it.
Car accident questions
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident if I feel fine?
It's a good idea. Adrenaline masks pain, and whiplash symptoms often appear 24 to 72 hours later, sometimes longer. An early exam can catch injuries before they become chronic and creates a record of when symptoms started.
How soon after an accident should I be seen?
Ideally within a few days. If you have severe pain, numbness, weakness, a head injury or any red-flag symptoms, go to the emergency room first.
Who pays for treatment after a car accident in Connecticut?
Connecticut is an at-fault state. Depending on your situation, care may be paid by the at-fault driver's insurance, your own medical payments (MedPay) coverage, your health insurance, or through an attorney settlement. The office accepts auto insurance claims, MedPay and attorney liens, and will help you figure out which applies before treatment begins.
Do you work with personal injury attorneys?
Yes. Dr. Burstein provides clear documentation of your injuries, treatment and progress, which your attorney and insurer may request.
What is whiplash, exactly?
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by the head being thrown rapidly back and forth, as in a rear-end collision. It strains the muscles, ligaments and joints of the neck and can cause pain, stiffness, headaches, dizziness and arm symptoms.
Can I wait to pay until my case settles?
Yes, if you're working with an attorney. Dr. Burstein accepts attorney liens, which means payment for your care is deferred until your case settles. Ask your attorney to contact the office.
Do I need a lawyer to get treatment?
No. You can be treated whether or not you have an attorney. Whether to hire one is your decision. The office doesn't give legal advice.
The sooner you're examined, the better for your recovery and your claim.
Book a visit or call (203) 325-8112Were you in an accident recently?
Send your details and the office will call you back to set up an evaluation and help you sort out the insurance side.
- A call back from the office to set a time
- Help looking up your insurance benefits
- A complimentary first evaluation for new patients