During an accident, injury to the head and neck typically results when the neck is forced backwards and then forwards combined with either the downward pressure or upward movement of the head and neck. This type of severe trauma causes damage to the ligaments and supporting structures of the spine known as AOMSI. Unfortunately, while …
After a car accident, both hard tissues known as “bones” and the rest of the tissues known as “soft tissues” can sustain injuries. Here are the most common soft tissue injury sites after a car accident: Brain Spine Nerves Muscles, ligaments and tendons of the spine Muscles, ligaments and tendons of the shoulders, elbows, wrists, …
Any naturally calcified tissue is called bone. The rest of the tissues on the human body that are NOT calcified are called “SOFT TISSUE”, such as brain, spine, nerves, muscles, ligament, tendons, cartilage, heart, lungs kidneys, liver, intestine, reproductive organs, etc. After a car accident, both hard tissues known as “bones” and the rest of …
ABSOLUTELY……Whiplash pain can be much different from other types of injuries. When a car accident is severe, the pain generally comes on right away. But, if the injury is mild or moderate, sometimes it takes a days, weeks, or even months for the pain to be felt. And, sometimes it is only stiffness of the …
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Whiplash injuries are caused when the head and neck whips around during the crash. Low speed accidents of 10 miles per hour or greater may cause injuries to the following structures: Muscles that connect the skull to the neck. Muscles that the connect the neck vertebrae to each other. Muscles that connect the neck to …
Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) are often used interchangeably. Which brings us to these questions: How often do car-accident related TBIs occur? How would you know if you have it? And, is it usually permanent or long-lasting brain injury? About 80% of TBIs are considered mild (mTBI). Most are …
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Are the Insurance companies the bad guys? Auto accident injury claim involves 3 main professional groups: Doctors Lawyers Auto Insurance companies Most doctors (Chiropractors and or Medical doctors) who call themselves whiplash/injury experts lack even the most basic skills required to accurately diagnose, treat and document a patient after a car accident. Chiropractors, family doctors, …
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Car accidents cause HIDDEN injuries to the brain, spine and supportive structures. Scientist like world renowned physicists and physicians Dr. Punjabi and Dr. White published their research and concluded the following: “At 8.2 MPH rear end accident, the Gravitational Units of force (G forces) to the occupant’s head and neck is 2 ½ times greater …
The short answer: Call us at 816-886-9905 or visit injurytreatmentcentersofkc.com and we will help explain everything and answer any questions you may have. The Longer answer: The law requires all insurance carriers to provide the following minimum benefits per passenger: Minimum of $25000 from at fault driver’s insurance. Minimum of $25000 for underinsured claim. Minimum …
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