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Facts About Automobile AccidentsAccording to both the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), traffic accidents can be broken down this way:

6,000,000 total accidents per year

3,000,000 claimed injuries per year

42,500 deaths per year

2,000,000 of the claimed injuries result in permanent damage to some part of their body

Every 14 seconds, someone is injured in an automobile accident.

Accidents are largely the result of drunk drivers (40%), speeding (30%) and reckless driving (33%)

About 3 million people experience whiplash, neck and back injuries. Of these, 1.5 million will recover. Another 600,000 will continue to have long-term symptoms and pain, and another 150,000 will become disables to a specific degree each year as a result of whiplash.

50% of accident victims sustain injuries to the lower back, and of these 15% develop serious nerve damage.

Auto accidents can cause post-traumatic osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis can ruin a person’s posture by giving them a slumped or hump back appearance. Osteoarthritis can cause the discs in the spine to degenerate and create scar tissue formation leading to chronic stiffness and the inability to move properly. Proper treatment can prevent osteoarthritis.

Facts About WhiplashWhiplash occurs when the neck and the head experience a sudden, sharp motion. The injury often affects the bones, muscles, nerves, and tendons at the neck.

The severity of whiplash injuries increases substantially when a person’s head is rotated (like when speaking with someone) or inclined (like when looking up and out through the rear view mirror) during an accident.

Some whiplash injuries are easily detected after an accident. Many injuries, however, may take hours, weeks, or even months before symptoms are noticed and properly diagnosed. This is caused in part by the bleeding and formation of scar tissue that occurs in the deep soft tissues that surround the injured area.

Studies indicate that injury can occur at impact speeds of 8 mph where there is little or even no damage to the car. Even in these types of accidents, the head can receive up to 2 ½ times more force than the car itself.

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Common Symptoms Following Whiplash n Neck Pain 92%

n Headache 57%

n Fatigue 56%

n Shoulder Pain 49%

n Anxiety 44%

n Interscapular Pain 42%

n Low Back Pain 39%

n Sleep Disturbance 39%

n Upper Limb Paresthesia 30%

n Sensitivity to Noise 29%

n Impaired Concentration 26%

n Blurred Vision 21%

n Irritability 21%

n Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) 16%

n Dizziness 15%

n Forgetfulness 15%

n Upper limb Pain 12%

n Upper Limb Weakness 8%

n Tinnitus (ringing in ears) 4%

n Jaw/Facial Pain (TMJ) 4%

WHIPLASHCauses Injures in The

Following Areas:

Joint Capsules • Nerve RootsSpinal Cord • Ligaments

Discs • Muscles & Tendons

Commons Questions about auto injuries…

Q: I was in an accident and taken to the hospital by ambulance. The doctors examined me, took my x-rays, and prescribed medications for the pain. They told me I would be fine and pain-free in a few days. Now it’s been three days and I am just getting worse. Why?

A: Injuries to ligaments, tendons, muscles, nerves, and discs cannot be detected by traditional x-ray or medical exams.A chiropractic evaluation includes orthopedic and neurological examinations to begin the process of rehabilitations. Chiropractors will check the alignment to see if there are misaligned vertebrae that occurred during the accident. Misaligned vertebrae are the leading cause of pinched nerves, which lead to muscle spasms and other life threatening conditions.

Q: If I need treatment for this injury, do I need to pay for it myself?

A: In most cases the imposing party’s insurance carrier will pay for the patient’s treatment if they are not at fault. Most automobile insurance policies have “no fault” coverage, meaning that the insurance company will pay medical bills regardless of who is at fault. This “no fault” coverage is also referred to as “medical payments” and will pay medical bills at 100% up to a certain limit. Patients with health insurance may also get coverage under their health policy.

How Can Our Team of Experts Help You?Dr. Hans and his staff are here to help you get the best medical attention possible so that you recover from your injuries in the quickest amount of time.We’ll also document your injuries so that your attorney can get you the best settlement possible.

After your initial consultation, we’ll explain what’s wrong, how we can help and how long it should take for you to get out of pain and back to being active again. We’ll make sure you fully understand everything before you begin care. We’ll also provide you with a treatment plan specific to your condition in order for you to reach your maximum medical improvement.

Being diagnosed with a soft tissue injury can cause prolonged and long term damage if not treated properly and in a timely manner. Our office utilizes the latest technology along with a variety of techniques to see that you get the best care possible.

I realize you probably have a lot of questions that I cannot answer on this page; however, I can, and would be happy to answer any questions that you have. You can e-mail me, call me, or better yet, set up a free consultation in our office. Either way, I’ll be happy to answer any questions that you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!

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