Car Accident Injuries in South Surrey
by Dr. Kam Mann | |
Car accident injuries can occur even during minor collisions. Symptoms are not always immediately noticeable. After a motor vehicle accident, you may begin to experience neck pain, whiplash, headaches, stiffness, or discomfort in your back and shoulders. While your vehicle may show visible damage, car accident injuries can strain the muscles, joints, and soft tissues of the body.
Even small accidents or low-speed impacts can lead to injuries. These symptoms may develop gradually over time. If injuries are not properly assessed and treated, they can lead to long-term issues. These may include chronic pain, reduced mobility, nerve irritation, or ongoing muscle tension.
Car Accident Injuries and ICBC. We Can help!
SALAS Collective Care, our team provides supportive care for individuals experiencing car accident injuries and ICBC-related cases. Through a collaborative approach that may include chiropractic care, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and other supportive treatments. Our team focuses on helping your body recover and regain function.
Seeking care soon after an accident can support a smoother recovery and help you return to your daily activities with greater comfort and confidence.
Easier Now to Get Treatment Support
Did you know it is easier now to get the treatment support you need covered by ICBC?
ICBC’s new Enhanced Care plan beginning on May 1, 2021 means you do not have to wait for a support and recovery specialist to contact you before getting treatment under Enhanced Accident Benefits.
For the first 12 weeks after your crash, you can go for treatment with a healthcare practitioner(s) without the need for a doctor’s referral. Just make sure you have your ICBC claim number when you go to get treatment.
SALAS Collective Care is here to support you and work directly with ICBC to create a treatment plan to help you feel better.
“I was involved in a bad car accident over 5 years ago and have been to a few chiropractors and I have to say that Dr. Mann is one of the best. I appreciate how he listened to all my concerns and takes the time to explain why he chooses certain treatment methods to help me. Dr. Kam Mann is very approachable, kind mannered and takes the time to make sure all concerns are addressed. I would recommend Dr. Mann to anyone who is looking for a new chiropractor as he truly is one in a million!” H.S.
Steps to receiving care after a car accident
1. Report the Motor Vehicle Incident to ICBC
Before you can get access to care, you’ll need to report the accident to ICBC. You have 30 days to do so. Once you do, you will be provided with a claim number and be assigned an adjuster or claims specialist. This is true regardless of who is at fault in the accident and whether you were in a motor vehicle as a driver, passenger or have been affected as a pedestrian or bicyclist.
When You’ve Been Injured in a Crash
2. Understand the Treatments You Have Access To
Once you receive a claim number, you have access to a number of treatment options without the need for a doctor’s note. These treatments are available within 12 weeks, or about 3 months, after the accident date.
Getting Medical Care and Treatment after a car accident
Was your Car Accident longer than 12 weeks ago?
Did your car accident take place more than twelve weeks ago? You may still have access to treatments and care covered by ICBC. Contact Us with any questions you have or to find out if you’re still eligible. Our practitioners can communicate directly with ICBC and request a treatment plan on your behalf.
A Customized Care Plan For You
SALAS Collective Care is a multidisciplinary clinic that works as a team, offering Chiropractic, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, cold laser, and spinal decompression services. We create a care plan that supports your recovery and pain management, and helps you return to your pre-accident levels or even higher levels of health.
The advantage to having a diverse team of specialists in one clinic allows us to work together as a team and with you to create a customized plan for your recovery. With ICBC’s new Enhanced Care Plan we can work directly with ICBC to support you, reduce your stress and get back to enjoying life.
“I have been seeing Dr. Sohi since 2016 and the difference she has made in my health and life overall is next level. She has been able to assist me through my injuries, ailments, major and minor pains. If you need a Chiropractor or are thinking about going to see one, you need to book with Dr. Sohi. She is great at answering any questions and I just can’t say enough about how happy am with the treatment and care I receive. “ S.K.
Which Practitioner should I see first?
It is best to see a chiropractor first. If you’re not sure who to see or what expertise is best suited for your injuries, consider seeing a Chiropractor as a first point-of-call. As doctors, chiropractors can assess the situation and help create a treatment plan that includes other practitioners based on what they find in their assessments.
Have Questions? Contact Our Office
Contact us today to get help and support for your ICBC car accident injuries. SALAS Collective Care and our team of South Surrey chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists are here to guide you towards optimal health. We look forward to welcoming you to our clinic.
