Injuries are common during a car accident. Injury, may it be musculoskeletal or physical or maybe even a mild traumatic brain injury (TBI). Statistics show that even in minor accidents, 25% of all people sustain a concussion. A concussion is a type of TBI. The majority of these resolve on their own, but many do not.

If you have been in an accident, ask yourself these questions:

Are you experiencing the following?

 

During a car wreck, a blow to the head with a force can cause brain injury. Collision of the brain with the skull during the back and forth moment of the head during an accident results in neurological injury. This should be immediately diagnosed by a neurological doctor and should not be ignored. It is for this reason, we have a board-certified neurologist on our staff at Ortega Health Group in Jacksonville and Palatka.

Injuries can range from mild to traumatic permanent brain damage. This requires medical attention respectively. Treatment for the mild injury may include bed rest and medication whereas traumatic injury requires intensive care and surgery to save the life. Further, brain injury shows face lasting effects to their physical and mental health, sometimes change in behavior and personality. 

Florida is among the no-fault insurance states of the U.S. According to this, a driver is required to carry PIP insurance which covers the medical coverage after an accident regardless of who?s at fault.

PIP was required in Florida by the orders of the Insurance Information Institute in the 1970s. The aim of this rule was to simplify the process of determining who is responsible for the accident. PIP can help you financially to cover medical treatment after you are hurt in a car accident. This policy further covers medical expenses, lost wages, death benefits, etc up to $10000.

PIP benefits are helpful in accidental conditions but they can only be availed within 14 days of the accident. Florida follows a 14 days rule in which it is stated that PIP could only be beneficial if the victim seeks medical healthcare attention within 14 days of the accident. If the injured is unable to get medical attention in 2weeks of the accident, then PIP benefits may tend to be denied by the insurance company.

Worried For Expensive Treatment For Brain Injury?

Subscription of PIP allows your medical coverage from a qualified institution may it be a doctor or a chiropractor. PIP offers medical treatment expenses after a car accident of up to $10000 and more according to your set limit. 

If you are injured in a car wreck you should immediately seek a healthcare provider. By doing so you are limiting the possible long-term effects of your injuries and protecting your insurance benefits. PIP reimburses all kinds of injuries caused by an accident, including a TBI. 

Never Delay:

Whether the injury is major or minor, don?t delay seeking treatment. This is so because there might be future risks involved with your health and also PIP benefits could be limited or even denied.

We at Ortega Health Group, not only offer you the best chiropractic therapies but also provide you with expert neurological care as well. We have helped thousands of patients over 30 years and can help you as well.