Your First Visit After a Car Accident
Knowing what happens at the first visit takes some of the stress out of it. The visit does two jobs at once. It finds out what the crash did to your body, and it puts that on the record.
What to bring
Bring your auto insurance information, the police report or its number if you have it, and your attorney's contact details if one is involved. Tell us up front if an attorney is or might be in the picture, so the documentation is built the right way from the start.
The exam
We start with the story of the crash and your symptoms, then examine how your spine and joints move, where the restriction sits, and whether the nerves are involved. Range of motion and other measures are recorded as numbers, not impressions, because numbers are what hold up later. When the findings call for imaging, we arrange it.
The documentation
Everything from the visit goes into the chart, tied to the accident: the mechanism of injury, the exam findings, and the starting point we will measure your progress against. This record serves your recovery first and your claim alongside it.
Your treatment plan
The plan follows what the exam shows, not a fixed routine. It lays out the treatment, how often, and what we expect to change. You leave the first visit knowing what was found and what comes next.
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Schedule an appointmentor call 704-663-2010Common questions
What should I bring to my first accident visit?
Your auto insurance information, the police report or its number, and your attorney's details if one is involved. Mention an attorney up front so the documentation is built correctly.
Will I get treated on the first visit?
Often yes, once the exam is done and the findings are clear. The visit covers the history, the exam, the documentation, and the start of a plan.
Do you take X-rays?
When the exam findings call for imaging, we arrange it. Not every injury needs an X-ray, and the exam guides that decision.
This page is general information, not legal or medical advice. For your specific situation, consult a licensed North Carolina attorney and a qualified healthcare provider.
