“What You Should Know If You Have
Been Involved In A Car Accident”
Dear Friend,
If you have been involved in an automobile accident you have
a lot of things to think about, and there are some things you absolutely
need to know.
Dealing with the problems that arise
following an automobile accident can be very stressful. It can have a devastating effect on your
health, your automobile, your ability to earn a living, and almost every other
aspect of your life.
You probably have some obvious aches and
pains after your accident, but were you aware that some auto accident injuries
are hidden and seldom detected for months or even years?
Worse than that, most auto accident
victims are unaware of the damaging effect of these hidden injuries, so they
release the insurance company from liability by settling their case before
getting evaluated from a Doctor trained in soft tissue injuries.
That’s a gigantic mistake! Why? …
Because many auto accident victims receive
inappropriate care from the hospital or medical doctor. Then, while the underlying damage and pain
is hidden or “covered up” with medication, they settle their case.
If you do this you may experience pain,
numbness, headaches, muscle stiffness, fatigue and other problems, including
arthritis, many months down the road.
Remember, nothing is more important than
your health when you start to lose it.
Here’s where the problem begins …
Most people who suffer from an auto
accident have one thing on their mind: Their
Automobile!
Common questions include:
“Who is going to fix my car?”
“What will I drive in the mean time?”
“Will my insurance rates go up?”
“Who is going to pay for it?”
And the last thing on their mind is:
“Am I Really OK ?”
Not only are automobile accidents an
inconvenience and a hassle, a common general complaint of auto accident victims
is that they just don’t feel like their normal self.
You may be experiencing obvious pains and
symptoms like: muscle stiffness or
spasm, neck pain, headaches, numbness and tingling, back pain, difficulty
sleeping, irritability, memory loss, fatigue, difficulty concentrating and
more.
Worse Than That, You May Be Injured
And Feel Nothing At All.
Either way, did you know that auto
accidents can lead to post-traumatic osteoarthritis? That means arthritis that comes on following a trauma.
Osteoarthritis can ruin your posture
(giving you a slumped or hump back appearance). The discs in your spine can begin to degenerate and create scar
tissue which can lead to chronic stiffness and the inability to move properly.
When this happens, simple tasks like
turning your head become painful and almost impossible. Did you know that …
Most Doctors Are Not Trained In the Detection
And Correction Of These Hidden Injuries …
And That’s A Fact!
How are these hidden injuries detected?
If you have been in an auto accident, you
need a Doctor that is trained in the biomechanics of the human body; one who
treats these injuries every day.
That means that he or she can perform
special orthopedic and neurological tests as well as other functional tests
that can assess soft tissue damage, muscle strength, range of motion, and joint
and nerve function.
In addition, x-rays can be taken to find
out if there has been any structural damage.
My name is Dr. Max Johnson. I evaluate and treat automobile accident
victims and make appropriate referrals to other health care providers if
needed, including orthopedic doctors, neurologists, massage therapists, and MRI
specialists.
Our Primary Responsibility Is Seeing That Our
Patients Get The Care They Need From Competent Local Doctors.
Our office is located at 496-F Shoup Ave. West in Twin Falls. That’s in the Professional Plaza where Dick's Pharmacy is located.
We have treated literally hundreds and
hundreds of people experiencing symptoms just like yours.
We are staffed with the friendliest people
you could ever meet who are trained in handling the sometimes confusing
paperwork that needs to be filled out to make sure that …
Your rights are protected and
your injuries are properly documented.
If you have been in an auto accident
recently, there are some important decisions you have to make. Carefully consider the following questions:
Question: Should I see an attorney before I see Dr.
Johnson?
Answer: It is important to
get checked out by the doctor first, that way the findings from your exam will
give you the information you need in order to decide if an attorney is
necessary.
Question: What if my car sustained only minor damage?
Answer: The amount of
damage to the automobile bears little relation to the force applied to the
cervical spine (neck) of the occupants.
In other words,
the damage to the passengers is not necessarily directly related to the damage
to the vehicle.
Question: If I need treatment for this injury, do I
have to pay for it myself?
Answer: NO. Only in very
rare circumstances does the patient pay for their care. Most automobile insurance policies have what
is called “Med Pay”. This means that
your medical bills will be paid at 100% up to a certain limit (even if the
accident was your fault). Our office
manager can assist you in obtaining this information.
Using your med pay will not
raise your insurance rates!
Question: The insurance company has been calling me
wanting to settle. What should I do?
Answer: Do not sign or
settle until you have had us evaluate your injury for you. If you settle before your injury is fully
resolved, you will be completely on your own.
Question: I’ve been to the hospital and my medical
doctor. Do I really need to see Dr.
Johnson?
Answer: You need a doctor
that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of auto accident injuries. Usually hospitals will check vital signs,
perform a brief exam, and release the patient with pain relief medication or
muscle relaxers. They normally do not
treat the underlying improper musculoskeletal biomechanics that can, and often
do, lead to future pain.
If you have
been given pills, you must understand that pills do not correct
structural or soft tissue damage. There are special therapies designed for
that, and we offer these at our office.
Question: Is your care painful?
Answer: Definitely
not. The care is very gentle and quite
soothing. Most patients can hardly wait
to be treated. We use the “activator
methods adjusting technique.” If you’re
not comfortable with having your neck or back twisted or “cracked”, you’ll love
this method. It works great for all
ages – infants to senior citizens.
Question: Is the care safe?
Answer: Yes,
extremely. Particularly when compared
to the side effects from prescription medications.
Question: WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
Answer: Call Dr. Johnson’s
office today to schedule an exam.
Following a
consultation with the Doctor, he will perform a detailed orthopedic and
neurological examination. Computerized
range of motion testing will also be done to evaluate your condition and
thoroughly document your injuries. If
needed, x-rays will be taken to evaluate your structural integrity.
Your owe it to yourself to
make sure you recover correctly and completely
from this unfortunate accident.
Call us today at:
734-8680
Dr. Max Johnson
Family Chiropractic Clinic
496-F Shoup Ave. West
Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
If others were in the vehicle with you during the accident, please
share this important information with them too!
Our Patients
Speak …
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anyone. Both my wife and I use this man
for our aches and pains.”
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a lot of good. I would recommend him to
anyone.”
Nettie Hill - “I
felt bad and could hardly walk … My regular doctor told me I would have to have
surgery. I said NO, I am going to a
chiropractor. I went for several visits
with Dr. Johnson and the pain is gone!”
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very friendly and the Doctor is very gentle with me. Having osteoporosis, that is real important to me.”
You - “Your story could be here!”
“We put the CARE
back into healthcare!”