WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
POST CAR ACCIDENT CHECK LIST
✓ MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS SAFE
If you or anyone involved has a serious or potentially life-threatening injury, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention immediately.
✓ CALL BAYSIDE SPINE & PERFORMANCE
If you're not experiencing an emergency, call us after your accident. We'll discuss what happened, your symptoms, and help determine the appropriate next step.
Including whether you should be evaluated at our office or whether another type of medical evaluation may be appropriate first.
✓ GET EVALUATED
Even if your symptoms initially seem manageable, pay attention to new or worsening neck pain, back pain, headaches, stiffness, soreness, or difficulty moving. If appropriate, we'll perform a thorough evaluation to identify musculoskeletal injuries related to the accident and develop a treatment plan based on your findings.
✓ WE'LL HELP COORDINATE THE NEXT STEPS
If your condition warrants imaging, medical evaluation, or care from another healthcare professional, we'll help guide you toward the appropriate next step and coordinate with other providers when necessary.
✓ KEEP YOUR ACCIDENT INFORMATION
Keep your crash report, auto insurance information, claim number, medical records, imaging, and any other documents related to the accident. Bring any available information with you to your appointment.
✓ REMEMBER FLORIDA'S 14-DAY PIP REQUIREMENT
Florida law generally requires initial services and care within 14 days of a motor vehicle accident for PIP medical benefits, so don't unnecessarily delay seeking appropriate care after an injury.
