Car Accident Doctor in Kingston WA

What do you do when you’re in a car accident in Kingston WA? Don’t panic….The first thing you do is you make sure everyone is safe and OK. The next step is to get your vehicles off the road and off to the side for safety reasons. Step three, get the other parties insurance information, license plate #, registration number. Step four, take a picture of both vehicles and wait for the police to arrive.

What to Do In Kingston WA

If you are not at fault make sure that it’s reported in the police report.

It is always a good idea to get treatment the first day after you are involved in a car accident. If you wait too long it allows adhesions to settle in which makes the case more complicated, and can cause future complications.

Should a patient get massage or chiropractic first?
This depends on if joints are more involved or if there are muscle spasm’s due to the injury. If joints are restricted and there is lack of motion in the cervical spine or lower back, chiropractic is usually indicated first. In another scenario if the muscles are too tight and the patient is not able to relax, massage therapy is indicated first.

The next time you or a family member is in a car accident, ask yourself what are the steps, what information must exchange hands and how do I contact my insurance company with all the information.

Foundation Chiropractic
(360) 297-0037