1. Check yourself for injuries and secure them as best as you can. Go to the ER if necessary.
2. Schedule an exam with a chiropractor within 24 hours of an accident, fall or injury. It often takes 24-72 hours to feel the effects of your injury. Consultation is free with one of our doctors.
3. Report an accident to the police and your own insurance company. If you are injured due to some else's negligence, report the incident to the police, at fault insurance carrier as well as your own.
4. Consult with an attorney.
   Make sure you understand your rights. Most attorneys provide a free initial consultation. We can provide you with a list of experienced attorneys.
5. Call a skilled chiropractor who understands the unique injuries caused by auto accidents. DeMaine Chiropractic has been taking care of injured patients for over 15 years. With a free consultation, there is no reason not to get checked after every injury.
6. Do not give statements about the accident to anyone other than the police.
7. Do not miss your scheduled chiropractic / medical appointments. Doing so may create the false impression that your injuries were not serious or that you weren't serious about getting better. It may also appear that you made yourself worse by not adhering to the recommended treatment.
8. Do not sign any documents or cash any checks from the insurance company without consulting with an attorney.
   Many insurance companies will quickly try to get you to sign a release from further liability by offering a small about of money (usually a few hundred dollars). Once a release is signed or a check cashed, you can't go back and ask for more, even if you're sill hurt or get worse (which may happen if your injuries are left untreated).
   BESIDES, DO YOU KNOW THE "TRUE VALUE" OF YOUR CASE?

Call for an appointment at 704-372-6960, 864-232-2292 or 704-554-9711.
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MISTAKE #1:
Failure to seek treatment from a specialist after an accident. Each year, 10% of the population will be involved in an automobile accident. 20% of all accidents lead to SERIOUS and long-term injuries, yet 30% of those involved never seek treatment.

MISTAKE #2:
Just taking pain medication and muscle relaxers to mask an injury. Pain is your body's alarm bell telling you something wrong. Masking pain with medication is like taking the batteries our of the smoke detector. You are turning off the alarm instead of putting out the fire.

MISTAKE #3:
Not correcting the cause of your pain. Drugs only mask your pain for a few hours. When they wear off, your symptoms return. In our clinics, we put 100% of our focus on correcting the problem that is causing your pain. This approach has helped to heal thousands of patients permanently.

MISTAKE #4:
Confusing what's most urgent with what's most important. So many people focus their entire lives on what's urgent at the moment, instead of focusing on what's most important. Make sure scheduling a consultation at one of our offices carries the utmost importance.

MISTAKE #5:
Procrastinating after an accident. Insurance companies may not view your injuries as serious or even related to the accident if you wait too long to consult a specialist, and they may not pay for your care. Why procrastinate if you are in pain? Consultation with the doctor is always at no charge and we can better assess your needs after speaking with you.

MISTAKE #6:
Not having MEDPAY on your personal auto insurance policy. MEDPAY will pay your medical bills even if you are at fault. For $30-$50 per YEAR you can have $2,000 to $5,000 coverage. Usage does not increase your premium if you are not at fault.
Call your insurance agent today to see if you have MEDPAY!
Best kept secret in insurance!
NORTH CAROLINA - Not knowing that auto insurance usually pays for treatment without up-front fees! our office will work with your attorney, insurance adjuster, or private insurance company, to avoid payment of services out of your pocket!
SOUTH CAROLINA - Not know that you must have an attorney in order to acquire service without payment up-front.