Minnesota weather helps sets the stage for car accidents. Even if we drive carefully, accidents can happen at any time. If you are involved in an accident, there are a few important things to keep in mind:

-Call the police and have them write up a report.

-Always get the other driver’s license plate number, information from their driver’s license, and contact information.

-Report the accident to your insurance company as soon as you get home.

-If severely injured, get to the emergency room for an exam and care immediately.

-Many injuries don’t come to the surface for a few days. Keep track of any immediate symptoms that appear the next few days.

-Get your car evaluated. Even in less severe accidents, there can be internal injuries to the vehicle.

-Even if you didn’t need emergency room care, get your body examined for injuries related to the accident. Just as with cars, the injuries are not always obvious. Potential injuries to the spine are best evaluated by an experienced chiropractor.

-Your car insurance is there to cover for the repairs of your vehicle after an accident. What many people don’t know is that your car insurance also covers the cost of any care for injuries to your body. Medical care, chiropractic, acupuncture, massage therapy, and psychological help are all covered for injuries that are the result of a car accident. Whether you are at fault or not, your car insurance covers your care. And, by law, the treatment of bodily injuries cannot raise your insurance premiums.

Don’t neglect these injuries, since they can cause problems that come back to haunt you years later if untreated. If you have been in a car accident or know of someone who has, contact Red Wing Chiropractic Clinic PA in Minnesota. Led by Dr. Jay M. Greenberg, D.C., who has more than 25 years of experience as a licensed chiropractor and acupuncturist, this practice treats everything from arthritis and migraines to sports injuries and whiplash. Request an appointment by visiting their website or by calling (651) 388-8294.