Car Accident Doctor and Chiropractor in Jacksonville, FL

If you have emergency warning signs, go to the ER first. Otherwise, a clinic that combines medical and musculoskeletal care can be a practical place to start. At East Coast Injury Clinic, MDs and APRNs perform medical evaluations and can make a PIP Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) determination when the exam supports it, while chiropractors, physical therapists and other providers treat the injury under one plan.

For Florida PIP to pay medical benefits, initial care must begin within 14 days after the crash (Fla. Stat. 627.736). Many people choose to be seen sooner, because some symptoms take hours or days to appear. An emergency room visit counts toward the 14 days.

It can be, once serious injuries have been ruled out. Chiropractic care may help reduce neck and back pain and restore motion for many patients, and individual results vary. At our clinic, chiropractic care is paired with a medical evaluation, so fractures, nerve problems and head injuries can be screened for and referred when needed.

No. Under Florida law, only an MD, DO, physician assistant, APRN or dentist can determine that you had an Emergency Medical Condition. A chiropractor can start and continue your care. If a treating provider determines you did not have an EMC, PIP medical benefits are limited to $2,500.

In Florida, your own PIP coverage usually pays first. PIP pays 80% of reasonable charges for medically necessary care, including chiropractic care, within your policy limit. Medical benefits can go up to the $10,000 PIP limit, once a medical doctor, osteopathic physician, PA or APRN makes an Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) determination. PIP does not pay for massage therapy or acupuncture. Our front desk verifies your coverage before your first visit.

Most injury care at East Coast Injury Clinic is covered through one of four paths: auto insurance PIP after a car accident, a personal injury attorney’s Letter of Protection, state workers’ compensation for a work injury, or federal workers’ compensation (OWCP or Longshore) if you are a federal or maritime employee. We also see patients under Medicare, Tricare, VA Community Care, and a limited number of private plans. Our front desk verifies coverage before your first visit and explains exactly what is and is not covered for your specific case, so there are no surprises. Call 904-513-3954 or visit eastcoastinjury.com to start.

There is no set number. It depends on your injury, your exam findings and how you respond to care. Your provider writes a plan with goals and re-exams to track progress and adjusts it as you improve. Some patients need a few weeks of care, and others need longer.

Yes. Delayed symptoms are common with whiplash, concussion and back injuries. Pain, stiffness, headaches or numbness can appear hours or days later. Get evaluated if new symptoms appear, and go to the ER for warning signs such as a worsening headache, confusion, new weakness or loss of bladder control.

No referral is needed to schedule your first visit. Call us directly. If you were seen at an ER or urgent care, bring that paperwork so your providers can review it.

Yes. With your written authorization, we can coordinate with your attorney on records requests and send documentation of your exam findings, diagnoses, treatment and progress. We are a medical clinic, so we do not give legal advice or predict case outcomes. For legal questions, talk to an attorney of your choice.

It varies. Many people feel shaken for days or weeks, and some develop anxiety, trouble sleeping, depression or PTSD symptoms that last longer. If these affect your daily life, mention them at your visit. Our psychiatrist sees car accident patients in person or by telepsychiatry. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.

Not always. Your provider decides based on your exam and any warning signs. X-rays can help check for fractures, and an MRI shows discs, nerves and other soft tissue. We do not have MRI on site, so when one is needed, we refer you to an imaging center and review the results with you. If you have numbness, tingling or weakness, EMG and nerve conduction (NCV) testing may also help.

Most care is designed to be comfortable. Some patients feel mild soreness for a day or two after an adjustment or a new exercise, similar to after a workout. Your providers adjust techniques to your comfort, including low-force options, and you can ask to stop or change anything at any time. Tell your provider if any treatment makes your symptoms worse.

We have two Jacksonville locations: Southside at 10550 Deerwood Park Blvd, Suite 609, Jacksonville, FL 32256, and North Jacksonville at 13453 N Main St, Suite 302, Jacksonville, FL 32218. Provider schedules vary by location, so call (904) 513-3954 and our front desk will help you choose.