Executive Summary: What to Do After a Car Accident and How Brentwood Chiropractic Can Help
If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident (MVA), it's crucial to take the right steps to ensure your safety and recovery. This blog post provides a simple, step-by-step guide on what to do after an accident. It also explains how you can receive chiropractic and other treatments under Alberta’s MVA regulations, including when you're at fault, and how Brentwood Chiropractic can make the process seamless for you by managing insurance claims and offering a variety of services.
Key Points:
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Immediate steps to take after an MVA
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Your right to seek care from any provider of your choice
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Coverage available for MVA injuries, including chiropractic care
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How Brentwood Chiropractic can assist in managing your claim and providing care
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Flexible appointment hours, including Sundays and evenings
Approximate reading time: 4 minutes
Read on to learn more about how to navigate the recovery process after a car accident and how Brentwood Chiropractic is here to support you!
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In a Car Accident? Brentwood Chiropractic in Sherwood Park is here to help!
Being in a motor vehicle accident (MVA) can be overwhelming, but knowing the right steps to take can make all the difference in your recovery. At Brentwood Chiropractic, we’re here to help you heal while handling the details of your claim—so you can focus on getting better.
What to Do After a Car Accident
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Stop & Ensure Safety – Pull over if it’s safe and check for injuries.
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Call 911 – Report the accident if there are injuries, major damage, or if the other driver refuses to share their information.
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Report to the Police – In Alberta, you must report an accident if there are injuries, fatalities, or damages exceeding $2,000.
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Exchange Information – Gather contact, vehicle, and insurance details from all parties involved.
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Notify Your Insurance Company – Inform them about the accident as soon as possible.
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Seek Medical Attention – Even if you feel fine, injuries like whiplash can take hours or days to appear. Chiropractors and physiotherapists are primary care practitioners who can start your MVA claim and treatment - even without a doctor’s referral.
Understanding Alberta’s MVA Injury Regulations
Alberta's Diagnostic Treatment Protocols Regulation ensures that individuals injured in MVAs receive timely and appropriate care. Under this regulation, auto insurance covers a minimum of 10 chiropractic treatments for minor injuries.
Additionally, many Albertans are entitled to $1,000 of chiropractic care coverage for MVA injuries under Section B benefits. This means you can get the treatment you need without worrying about upfront costs. Other modalities are often included in this care and can be accessed as part of your recovery protocols to get you feeling better, faster!
Your Right to Choose Your Healthcare Provider
Many people don’t realize that you can seek care from any licensed provider you trust—not just those suggested by your insurance company or doctor. Whether you choose chiropractic or physiotherapy to start your claim and include massage, acupuncture, or occupational therapy in your treatment protocol - you are entitled to receive treatment from the providers of your choice.
Even If You’re at Fault, You’re Still Covered
Under Alberta’s auto insurance regulations, all drivers—regardless of fault—are entitled to treatment for accident-related injuries. Whether you have minor or more complex injuries, your insurance will cover your care, ensuring you get the treatment you need to recover.
How Brentwood Chiropractic Supports Your Recovery
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Comprehensive Care: We offer chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, and occupational therapy to support your full recovery. Our practitioners work collaboratively to make sure you feel better, faster.
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Direct Insurance Billing: We handle your claim so you don’t have to stress over paperwork.
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No Referral Needed: Book an appointment directly—no need to see a doctor first.
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Flexible Hours: We’re open seven days a week, including Sundays and evenings for your convenience.
Your Health is Our Priority
At Brentwood Chiropractic, we're committed to guiding you through every step of your post-accident recovery. From initial assessment to comprehensive treatment and insurance assistance, our goal is to make your healing journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Contact Us Today
If you've been involved in a motor vehicle accident, don’t navigate the recovery process alone. Reach out to Brentwood Chiropractic to schedule an assessment and begin your path to wellness.
Call us today to book at 780-467-0892 or clinic on "Book Now" to schedule your appointment!
We are here to help!
Note: This blog post is for informational purposes and should not replace professional medical or legal advice. Always consult with healthcare providers for personalized care and lawyers for legal advice.
Christina Breckenridge
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