Most Common Injuries Reported After an Auto Accident
While injuries may vary due to the severity of the auto accident, these are the most commonly reported injuries and should be evaluated and treated by a qualified medical provider immediately;
· Neck Pain/Stiffness
· Back Pain/Stiffness
· Whiplash
· Headaches and Migraines
· Dizziness
· Shoulder or Arm Pain
· Blurred Vision
· Muscle Pain
· Leg Pain
· Difficulty Concentrating
· Sleep Disturbances
· Fatigue
· Muscle Stiffness and Spasm
· Strains/Sprains
· Jaw Pain
· Anxiety
· Sciatica Pain
· Hip Pain
· Incontinency
Important Steps After Your Auto Accident
1.Schedule a Medical Evaluation:
It is extremely important to seek a medical evaluation immediately. Auto insurance companies actually take into account the time at which you seek medical treatment. For example, seeking treatment three weeks after your accident might be too late; which can greatly compromise your case. While some people go directly to an Emergency Room or Urgent Care, others may wait as they may not feel their symptoms right away. Despite the assumption that you may not be critically injured, it is still beneficial to seek a medical evaluation. Refer to the section below on Auto Injury Providers to understand ideal providers you should contact to schedule an evaluation.
2. Understand the Benefits to Diagnostic Imaging:
Our office can provide a thorough physical examination along with evaluating the need for further imaging; if not already completed at the ER (like an MRI or Xray). Based upon the radiology report findings, a treatment plan will be established to quickly alleviate pain/stiffness along with stabilizing and strengthening the problems caused by your accident.
3. Understand the Benefits to Conservative Treatment
It is common for most injuries to be referred to conservative therapy as part of your treatment plan. It is important to attend those recommended appointments for Physical Therapy or Chiropractic as ordered by your provider. Any gap in care or missed appointments will reflect negatively on your case to your auto insurance carrier. Our office works in conjunction with other highly qualified medical professionals in the areas of; chiropractic, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture or surgical evaluations to ensure you establish a detailed plan that is obtainable for your healing journey.
Auto Injury Providers & Case Management
In addition to the urgency of seeking medical care immediately following an auto accident in which you have sustained injuries, it is important to understand what type of medical providers specialize in auto injuries. While many providers may advertise treating for these injuries, it is important to know WHO will be handling your case from a medical provider perspective. The medical doctor is the key to your case. Without a qualified auto injury provider, patients do not have a case at all. Your medical provider needs to legitimately prove that you underwent the trauma of your auto accident, providing great detail as to how it has impacted your daily life. An auto injury doctor, that specializes not only in these types of injuries, but has been involved in multiple cases will know how to document your medical diagnosis, treatment plan and future medical treatment needs, if reasonable.
How Do I Pay for My Medical Care?
As an office established to meet the needs of patients who have been injured, we have all the financial options in place to assist our patients. At Regenesis MD Injury & Wellness, we bill your auto insurance company, hold our own direct medical liens and we will also accept third-party liens. In addition, if you find you will need to retain an attorney, we will work closely with your attorney throughout your case. We have dedicated staff that will keep your attorney apprised of your treatment plans and progress. Our team takes great pride in assisting our patient community in dealing with your auto insurance company, attorney, and other auto injury providers to make sure you get the appropriate and necessary care required.
Why Regenesis Injury & Wellness?
Our Medical Director, Dr. Kerry Latch, MD, is triple board certified in Pain Management, Anesthesiology and Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Latch currently dedicates all of his practice to interventional pain management and regenerative medicine in the spine and joints. He has a special interest in utilizing ultrasound and fluoroscopy guided techniques, spinal and peripheral nerve stimulation. Dr. Latch has been specializing in patients with auto injuries for over 10 years and has been involved in 1000s of successful cases due to his detailed medical documentation, willingness to fight for his patients’ medical care and develop a successful road to recovery.
Kerry C. Latch, M.D.
Board Certified in Pain Management, Anesthesiology and Regenerative Medicine, Kerry Latch received his medical degree from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. He is board certified by both American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Dr. Latch completed his Anesthesiology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and was fellowship trained in Regional Anesthesia and acute pain management at Texas Orthopedic Hospital in Houston, Texas. He has been practicing since 2003.