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 Motor Vehicle Accident Checklist
What you must do after a car accident according to the
Washington state DMV
official website:http://www.dol.wa.gov/
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Stop at once.
Render aid.
Exchange information.
http://www.dol.wa.gov/
Report the accident to DMV: if there were damages over $1,500 to the vehicles or
property, if anyone was injured, or killed, or if any vehicle is towed due to
damages from the accident within 72 hours.
(click here to get the form)
Accidents on areas open for the use of motor vehicles -- premises open to the
public -- must be reported. Some drivers who are in accidents offer to fix the
damage and try to get the other driver not to file a report. If you agree to do
this, you are breaking the law if the amount of damage is more than $1500.
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Keep a copy of your accident report.
Laws vary from stat to state and even in cities. If you want to be sure to have
a complete copy of your report (front and back), you will need to make
a copy for your records.
What you should do after an accident and completing the above steps:
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Schedule an check-up appointment with your Chiropractor by calling 509-886-0131
for
yourself and your family if they were in the car with you.
You will prevent overt and underlying injuries from rapidly
progressing.
Dr. Ovenell will exam for and document your injuries and make recommendations for a treatment plan, which may include Chiropractic adjustment, massage therapy, therapeutic exercises, stretching, gait training, traction, neuromuscular rehabilitation, ice and heat.
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Most state
mandatory liability insurance law (Personal Injury Protection) provides those people
who have suffered from injuries in an automobile accident a minimum
of $15,000 per person for reasonable and necessary expenses one year after
an automobile crash, for Chiropractic, Medical, Dental and other services
needed due to the accident.
If you have been in an seriously injured in an auto accident
, Dr. Ovenell
highly recommends that you contact an
injury attorney to discuss your legal rights.
Work Related Injuries
Overwhelming evidence shows that chiropractic management of low-back pain is more
cost-effective than medical management, and that "
many medical therapies are of questionable validity or are clearly inadequate." -
The Manga Report (1993).
Work-related back pain is among the most common occupational disorders in the
United States, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health. Delay in return to work remains an expensive component in the overall
cost of back pain for workers' compensation claims. Back pain is responsible
for more loss of work time and increased medical expenses related to treatment
than any other ailment.
Click here to see what to do if you are hurt on the job
Sports/Athletic Injuries
Chiropractic
is now more than a century old, and it is licensed throughout the United States
and Canada and recognized in more than 60 countries worldwide. Doctors of
Chiropractic receive training that is focused on the treatment of conditions
through manual and physical procedures, such as manipulation, massage,
exercise, and nutrition. Most patients present to chiropractors with low back
pain, neck pain, whiplash, and headaches. Numerous studies and expert panel
reviews have supported the use of chiropractic and manipulation for these
complaints.If you have any questions about chiropractic or other drug-free and
natural health treatments, please call
509-886-0131
If you have questions, the doctor will be happy to
talk to you. You don't have to be a patient!
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