Medical Questions > Pregnancy Forum > Pregnancy Community Chat Forum

Rear-ended

Must Read
Stages of Labor
What happens during labor? What do contractions feel like? And how do I know that labor has begun? Read on to learn about birthing basics....
Read more >>
Symptoms of Labor
Signs of labor occur after 36 weeks of pregnancy. Learn about the difference between real and false contractions. Plus, we outline signs of delivery complicati...
Read more >>
Treating pain during labor
Almost all women worry about the pain of childbirth. Preparing for childbirth includes thinking about how you'd like to cope with the pain of labor. Read on for...
Read more >>
Pregnancy Forum
left over umbilical cord remnants?
Pregnant and confused. I don't know how ...
Baby Gender @ 12 weeks ultrasound
Pregnancy Community Chat
Rear Ended Tonight.. Arghhh.
Do i go to the doctor or trust the tests...
Unplanned pregnancy, termination booked ...
Related Topics
Line On Forearm
Extended Rear-facing In Car Seats
Pain In the Rear
terpamber Experienced User
April 30th, 2007
I mean the car accident kind *smile*

I got rear ended a weekago and just now am really starting to hurt. The otherguys insurance took care of the car but because I live in this state I My insurance covers medical. Evil or Very Mad I'm not a big "sue the person" kind of person but I do believe if its your fault you fix it so I'm mad, and very sore, i'm going to the chiropractor but all of my muscles are sore and I have a bruise from the seat belt. Owww Surprised
Did you find this post helpful?
|
User Profile
mc4ever02
replied April 30th, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
IN my state, your insurance covers the medical and then goes after their insurance for reimbursment.

You should go to a Orthopedic doctor, not a chiropractor. You may have more damage than you think. If you do decide later to go after their insurance for a settlement you will get more money if you went to a doctor then if you went to a chiropractor. You should probably call an attorney just to be on the safe side.

I hope you are feeling better soon!
|
Did you find this post helpful?
terpamber
replied May 1st, 2007
Experienced User
mc4ever02 wrote:
IN my state, your insurance covers the medical and then goes after their insurance for reimbursment.

You should go to a Orthopedic doctor, not a chiropractor. You may have more damage than you think. If you do decide later to go after their insurance for a settlement you will get more money if you went to a doctor then if you went to a chiropractor. You should probably call an attorney just to be on the safe side.

I hope you are feeling better soon!


I got a set of xrays back yesterday just to make sure I was doing the right thing (right Doctor) there is actully very little damage to my neck ( a little out of wack) and I found out I have a extra vertabre I'm Special! I guess the chiro is good for now. I don't know if my insurance will go after his I don't think so. .M.N is stupid that way. I hate being punished for something that isn't my fault (eg if my premium goes up because they have to pay out.) Thanks for the advice I should call my uncle he is a lawyer and ask him whats up.
|
Did you find this post helpful?
User Profile
mc4ever02
replied May 1st, 2007
Extremely eHealthy
I was rear-ended a little over a year ago. It didn't seem like a big deal at first. My neck was just a little sore. I went through all the xrays and mri's and ct scans and everything looked fine. I ended up damaging a nerve in my neck. I have been diagnoses with trigeminal neuralgia. I have blinding nerve pain (my occipital nerve took the most damage) 4-5 days a months were I can't speak, eat, or even think. That's why I said to get an attorney anyway. Just to be on the safe side. But if you have family that is an attorney, I suggest just asking them about it, as I have *no* clue what the laws are there.

I hope it won't effect your rates. I would be livid if it did!
|
Did you find this post helpful?
Sign up for FREE weekly health tips!
... Saving
Ask a doctor

Featured Experts
Dr. Linda Burke-Galloway
Linda Burke-Galloway
Obstetrics and Gynecology
eHealthPedia Articles
Stages of Labor
Symptoms of Labor
Treating pain during labor