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9618 NE Fourth Plain Blvd Vancouver, WA 98662

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NW Injury & Rehab Center

NW Injury & Rehab Center

Vancouver Chiropractor and Auto Injury Rehab

  • Auto Injury Rehab
    • Digital X-Ray
    • Spinal Decompression Therapy
    • Why You Need PIP Insurance
    • FAQs About Auto Injury
    • Auto Accident Massage Therapy
    • 6 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
    • Auto Collision Injury? Yes, You Need Chiropractic Care
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    • Chiropractic
    • Massage
    • Digital X-Ray
    • Active Release Technique®
    • Graston® Therapy
    • Spinal Decompression Therapy
    • Ice and Heat Therapy
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    • Back Pain
    • Whiplash
    • Sports Injury
    • Soft Tissue Injuries
    • Spine Issues
    • Herniated Disc
    • Neck Pain
    • Muscle Spasms
    • Foot Pain
    • Headaches
    • Carpal Tunnel
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6 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

What to avoid if you’ve been in a car accident

We’ve listed out 6 common mistakes to avoid after a car accident to provide valuable information for victims who have either never been in an accident or have felt like they received the short end of the stick after being involved in one. 

According to statistics, one in four people will be in a car accident in their lifetime. That means you, or someone you know, will be involved in some form of an auto collision, and possibly suffer injury from it. More often then not, victims of a car accident injury aren’t prepared for what comes next. 

6 Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

1. Only visiting the ER

ER doctors are limited to prescribing pain killers that only mask symptoms and don’t address the core issues needed for proper healing.

2. Downplaying how you feel after a car accident

Insurance adjusters can record how you feel and use it against you. Get properly checked out by your doctor or an auto accident injury specialist.

3. Settling with the insurance company too quickly

Settling without being checked out by a medical professional could leave you in pain for years without coverage to pay for treatment.

4. Not seeking medical help due to fear of increased rates

Seeking medical help will not increase your insurance. Increases are typically calculated by who caused the accident & vehicle damage.

5. Not getting a medical assessment immediately

It’s critical to get checked as soon as possible after an accident, or the insurance company may question if the accident is the cause of injury

6. Not having Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage

In the state of Oregon PIP is required. However, in Washington, this is considered optional, but the benefits to the patient’s recovery are so good, everyone should have it. Click here to learn more about why everyone should have PIP coverage.

We Treat Car Accident Injuries

  • Whiplash
  • Lower back pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Headaches
  • Sprains or strains
  • Herniated disc
  • Soft tissue injury
  • Neck Pain
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