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Manhasset residents injured in a car accident need a doctor who specializes in auto accident injuries, not a walk-in clinic or urgent care. Injury Recovery MD provides expert diagnosis and treatment for every type of car accident injury across Nassau County. Our multidisciplinary team includes pain management physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors, and orthopedic consultants who work together on your recovery.
What Should I Do After a Car Accident?
After a car accident in Manhasset, you should call the police and file an accident report, exchange insurance information with the other driver, document the scene with photos if possible, seek medical evaluation from an accident injury specialist within 72 hours, report the accident to your auto insurance company, and follow through with all recommended treatment. Even if you feel fine at the scene, many car accident injuries have delayed symptoms. Seeing a specialist promptly protects both your health and your insurance claim.
Soft Tissue Injuries from Car Accidents
Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of car accident injury and include damage to muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body. Manhasset patients frequently present with cervical and lumbar sprains and strains, muscle contusions and deep bruising, tendon tears and inflammation, and ligament sprains in the neck, back, knee, ankle, and shoulder. Soft tissue injuries do not show on X-ray, which is why many accident victims are told they are fine at the ER despite having significant damage. MRI and specialist evaluation are needed for accurate diagnosis.
Sciatica After a Car Accident
Sciatica is a common complaint after car accidents, particularly rear-end and side-impact collisions. It occurs when a herniated disc or swollen tissue in the lower back compresses the sciatic nerve, causing pain that radiates from the lower back through the buttock and down the leg. Manhasset patients with sciatica may also experience numbness, tingling, and weakness in the affected leg. Our specialists use MRI imaging to identify the source of nerve compression and build a targeted treatment plan.
Wrist and Hand Injuries
Wrist and hand injuries are common in car accidents, particularly when drivers grip the steering wheel at the moment of impact. The force can fracture the wrist, damage the small bones and ligaments of the hand, and cause nerve compression in the carpal tunnel. Manhasset patients with wrist pain, weakness, or numbness after an accident should have these injuries evaluated alongside their other injuries to ensure nothing is missed.
Hip Injuries from Car Accidents
The hip joint absorbs significant force during a car accident, especially in side-impact and T-bone collisions. Our Manhasset area specialists treat hip fractures, labral tears, hip dislocations, bursitis, and sacroiliac joint dysfunction caused by auto accidents. Hip injuries can severely limit mobility and are often accompanied by back and knee injuries that must be treated simultaneously for a complete recovery.
Rib and Chest Injuries
Seatbelts save lives but can also cause injuries during high-force collisions. Manhasset patients involved in car accidents frequently sustain bruised or fractured ribs, sternum fractures, chest contusions, and costochondral separations from seatbelt forces. Rib injuries cause significant pain with breathing, coughing, and movement. Our specialists diagnose rib and chest injuries and provide pain management to support your recovery while the bones heal.
How Long Do I Have to See a Doctor After a Car Accident in New York?
Under New York no-fault law, you must seek medical treatment within 30 days of the accident to qualify for PIP benefits. However, waiting 30 days is not recommended. Injuries worsen without treatment, delayed care weakens your insurance claim, and insurance companies use gaps in treatment to deny or reduce benefits. Manhasset residents should see a car accident doctor within 72 hours of the collision.
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Injury Recovery MD accepts all no-fault insurance, workers compensation, personal injury liens, and most major medical plans. Manhasset patients can be seen the same day after a car accident. Contact us now.