What you should know if you have been involved  in a Car Accident

Dear Friend,
If you have been involved in an auto accident, you have a lot of things to think about and there are some things you absolutely need to know. Did you know one of the most stressful aspects of living in modern life is dealing with the problems that arise after an accident?

It is important to be checked!
Why? Because some auto accident victims receive insufficient care. Then while the underlying damage and pain is hidden or covered up with medication they settle their case.

This is a big mistake. Don't let this happen to you!
Because if you do, you may experience pain, numbness, headaches, muscle stiffness, fatigue, and other problems including arthritis many months down the road.

Remember!
Nothing is more important than your health, especially when you start to lose it.

Here's where the problem begins...
Most people who suffer from an auto accident have one thing on their mind. Their automobile! Common questions include:

• Who is going to fix my car?

• What will I drive in the meantime?

• Will my insurance rates go up?

• Who is going to pay for it?

• Am I really all right?

Not only are auto accidents an inconvenience and a hassle you may not feel like your normal self after the accident. You may be experiencing obvious pains and symptoms like muscle stiffness or spasm, neck pain, headaches, numbness and tingling back pain, difficulty sleeping, irritability, memory loss fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Did you know that auto accidents can cause post traumatic Osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis can affect your posture (giving you slumped or hump back appearance). It can cause the discs in your spine to degenerate and create scar tissue. formation leading to chronic stiffness and the inability to move properly. When this happens simple tasks like turning your neck can become painful and in some instances almost impossible.

How are these injuries treated?

If you have been in an auto accident, you need a special doctor who has specialized training in the biomechanics of the human body. That means that he or she can perform special orthopedic and neurological tests as well as other functional tests that can assess soft tissue damage, muscle strength, range of motion, and joint and nerve function. In addition, x-rays and diagnostic testing can be administered to find out if there has been any structural damage. An MRI may also be done to access any damage of the spine.

Dr Monte Venis

is experienced in evaluating and treating people that have been involved in auto accidents for the past 20 years. He uses various treatment methods for your comfort and relief. Hands on treatment, physical therapy and exercise programs are available for your relief and recovery. There is no charge for the consultation with Dr. Venis to determine if he can help you.

Q and A

Q What if my car sustained only minor damage?

A Documented studies done by Charles Caroll, M.D.,  Paul McAtee and Lee Riley, M.D., revealed that The amount of dame to the automobile bears little relation to the force applied to the cervical spine  (neck)  of the occupants. In other words the damage to the passengers is  not necessarily directly related to the damage of the vehicle.

Q If I need treatment for this injury, will my insurance pay for it?

A Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is Florida's version of No Fault Insurance. PIP pays for your medical bills or you lost wages. Even if the accident was completely the other drivers fault. Your PIP coverage will pay your medical bills. Likewise, the other driver who caused the accident will have his medical bills paid by his insurance company. What happens if you own a car, but are a passenger in a friends car that is in an accident? If you are injured your medical bills will generally be covered by YOUR insurance company! That is why the insurance is called "No Fault'. No matter who is at fault, each person looks to his or her own insurance company for payment of their own medical bills. If you don not own a car and are involved  in an accident, you will generally be covered under the policy insuring the car you were riding in when the accident occurred.