Auto accidents are the leading cause of personal injury claims in Delray Beach, Florida, with millions of incidents occurring each year. Alcohol, distractions and recklessness, combined with an increasing number of cars on the roads, means that auto accident injuries are becoming more common.

The consequences of a Delray Beach auto accident can range from minor to life threatening. Common types of injuries resulting from auto accidents include:

• Whiplash
• Chronic Headaches
• Loss of or change in sensation, hearing, vision
• Neck Injuries
• Many other types of trauma

Delray Beach Car Accidents Often Cause Hidden Injuries

Broken bones, cuts and bruising are more obviously present after an accident. However, injuries after an accident are not always obvious. Most victims involved in Delray Beach accidents underestimate the severity of their injuries. Knee, back, neck, and joint injuries which are common following auto accidents, may not be noticed initially. For example, after a car crash, whiplash can take a few days to develop. But immediately seeking treatment from an experience Delray Beach accident injury chiropractor can address the pain before it even begins.

The Florida PIP 14-day rule requires any injured victims to seek medical care within 14 days of an accident.

If you believe you suffered injuries, it is paramount you see a doctor right away to get the care you need. If you fail to seek care within the first two weeks after an accident, your insurer will likely deny your benefits.

We recommend you seek medical care even if you are unsure whether you suffered injuries. Many injuries sustained from an automobile accident may not be immediately apparent. In fact, it may take weeks or months for the true extent of your injuries to become clear.

As such, it is important that you seek out a Delray Beach auto accident injury doctor or other medical professional that is experienced in treating car accident injuries. Visiting a doctor without such experience may lead to a failure to diagnose, treat and document existing injuries. This may not only interfere with your physical recovery but may limit your ability to get compensated for pain and suffering from the at fault party.

Stanger Injury Centers has trained professionals who have helped thousands of Delray Beach accident victims. They have the expertise to assess, diagnose, and document the injuries caused by the accident. Whether you have sustained injuries to your head, neck, back, or extremities, Stanger Injury Centers will work towards providing you the best treatment possible.