Hurt in a car crash? Let's get you back in motion.
Florida gives you 14 days. We give you a real diagnosis, advanced X-rays, and a plan that works. Serving St. Augustine, St. Johns, Nocatee, World Golf Village, Ponte Vedra, and Jacksonville.
Florida gives you 14 days. After that, your PIP is gone.
Florida law says you have 14 days from the crash to see a real medical or chiropractic doctor. If you miss it, your Personal Injury Protection coverage is forfeit. Even if you feel okay, adrenaline can hide injuries for days.
PIP Countdown Calculator
Enter the date of your crash to see how many days you have left to use your PIP benefits.
Per Florida statute § 627.736.
A 7-step checklist for the moment after a crash.
Tap a step to read the why. Tap the number to mark it done. Print the list and keep it in your glove box.
Move out of traffic if you can. If anyone is hurt, call 911 right away. Adrenaline can hide a serious injury for hours.
Photos help your claim and your doctor. Snap wide shots and close-ups, including any bruising or swelling on your body.
Get the other driver's name, phone, address, insurance company, and policy number. Ask the officer for the report number.
If it's in the report, it's documented. Aches that seem minor at the scene can turn into bigger problems later.
Florida PIP requires medical attention within 14 days. Miss it and your benefits are gone. Even if you feel okay, get checked.
Tow bills, body shop estimates, medical bills, prescriptions. Anything tied to the crash goes in one place.
Clean records make for clean cases. We send our reports directly to your attorney's office if you ask us to.
Davis cervical series + AOMSI ligament laxity. Read to the nearest 0.1 mm.
At Back in Motiom, Injury and Wellness Center we will do a detailed history of your auto accident injuries, and complete examination of the problem area using Neurological, orthopedic, and Chiropractic test. Its important to get the proper X-ray imaging following a MVC collision to accurately diagnose your problems
At Back in Motion we have a Digital X-ray machine that takes high-quality X-rays to further evaluate your injuries. The Doctor is trained to do a specific X-ray series to evaluate your spine for whiplash / auto accident injuries known as a Davis cervical series or Cervical stress films. He then sends these images off to a highly trained Radiologist in AOMSI and ligament laxity. The Radiologist will look to the closest 0.1mm for anterior/posterior translation to give you the highest quality reading and diagnosis of your whiplash injuries
After the Doctor reviews the X-ray results with you. You will then begin a customized treatment plan to help you recover to your previous activities as fast as possible. Our goal is to get you Back in Motion ASAP so you can be active, be healthy and Be happy!
Davis Cervical Series: Three Views
Tap a view to see what the doctor checks for.
Neutral view. The doctor checks alignment of the cervical spine in a relaxed, upright position.
AOMSI: Read to the nearest 0.1 millimeter
Our radiologist reads anterior and posterior translation between vertebrae to the nearest 0.1 millimeter. Translation and angular change above the AMA Guides threshold indicates ligament instability, called AOMSI (Alteration of Motion Segment Integrity).
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Eight questions. Then we tell you what to do next.
This is not a diagnosis. It is a guide to help you decide what to do next.
Why pain shows up later. Adrenaline is a liar.
Right after a crash, your body floods with adrenaline. That can hide pain for hours or days. Soft tissue swelling builds slowly. None of that means you're imagining it. It means the injury was always there.
- Adrenaline masks pain
- Stiffness may start
- Possible visible injury
- Neck stiffness
- Lower back ache
- Tension headache
- Sharper neck pain
- Reduced range of motion
- Sleep problems begin
- Arm or hand tingling
- Dizziness or vision changes
- Worsening headaches
- Long-term stiffness
- Sciatica from lumbar strain
- Recurring headaches
What whiplash actually does to your neck.
When your car gets hit from behind, your head snaps back, then forward. Your neck moves faster than your body can react. The muscles, ligaments, and joints all stretch past where they want to go. Some heal on their own. Some do not. That is what we look for in your X-rays.
What your treatment plan looks like.
After Dr. Colby reviews your X-rays with you, you'll start a customized treatment plan to help you recover to your previous activities as fast as possible.
Adjustment
Hands-on cervical and thoracic adjustments to restore motion in the joints that locked up after the crash.
Soft tissue work
Myofascial release and trigger point therapy for the muscles that absorbed the impact.
Decompression
Back on Trac spinal decompression to unload discs and nerves when indicated. See decompression page.
Modalities
Class IV laser, e-stim, cold laser, red light, and taping, used as needed during the recovery curve.
Home plan
Stretches and movement homework so the progress sticks between visits.
A rough estimate. Your real plan comes from your exam.
This is an estimate. Your real plan comes from your exam and X-rays.
Working with your attorney or insurer.
We file PIP for you. We talk to your attorney. We write clear reports. You focus on healing.
Initial exam findings
A clear, dated summary of your first visit, exam tests, and clinical findings.
X-ray report
The AOMSI radiologist's reading of your Davis cervical series, including any translation measurements.
Treatment notes
Documented notes for every visit so your records tell a complete story.
Final impairment rating
When applicable, Dr. Colby is a Certified Impairment Rater under AMA Guides 6th Edition.
Auto accident questions.
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Don't let the clock run out.
The sooner we see you, the cleaner your recovery and your paperwork.