Seattle Auto
Accident
Chiropractor
After a car accident, get evaluated within a few days, even if you feel fine, because injuries like whiplash often show up 24 to 72 hours later. We treat crash injuries with chiropractic care, massage, and rehab, and we bill your PIP auto insurance directly, so most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
Common Auto Accident Injuries
These injuries, from whiplash to lingering neck pain, respond well to chiropractic care, massage, and rehabilitation, without surgery or heavy medication.
Whiplash
The most common auto injury. Neck pain, stiffness, and headaches often appear 24 to 72 hours after impact, so don't wait.
Herniated Disc
Crash forces can rupture spinal discs, causing radiating pain, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs.
Soft Tissue Injuries
Sprains, strains, and muscle tears are common but often dismissed. Left untreated, they become chronic.
Back & Neck Pain
Spinal misalignment from impact causes pain that worsens without proper treatment. We identify and correct the source.
Headaches & Migraines
Post-accident headaches are often referred pain from neck and spinal injuries, not just stress.
Nerve Compression
Swelling and misalignment after a crash can compress nerves, causing tingling, burning, or loss of sensation.
Been in an accident? Get evaluated today.
Early treatment protects your health and your claim. Same-week appointments available.
How We Treat Auto Injuries
A comprehensive, non-surgical approach that addresses the root cause, not just the symptoms.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Spinal realignment to relieve pressure, reduce inflammation, and restore normal movement.
Massage Therapy
Breaks up scar tissue, increases circulation, and relieves muscle tension from impact.
Functional Rehabilitation
Targeted exercises to restore range of motion, strength, and stability.
Acupuncture
Reduces pain and inflammation while supporting the nervous system's recovery.
Your Path to Recovery
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Contact us as soon as possible after your accident. Early evaluation supports your recovery and documents your injuries.
Comprehensive Assessment
We conduct a full evaluation, including an exam, X-rays if needed, and injury mapping, to understand the full scope of your injuries.
Personalized Treatment Plan
We build a plan around your specific injuries and recovery goals, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.
Documentation Support
We provide thorough records of your injuries and treatment, which is critical for any insurance or legal process.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Seattle
A practical checklist for the hours and days after a crash. It is general information, not legal advice.
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Check for injuries and call 911 if needed
Get emergency care right away for a severe headache, loss of consciousness, confusion, chest or abdominal pain, numbness or weakness, or severe neck or back pain.
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Document the scene
Exchange names, contact details, and insurance information with the other driver. Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and any visible injuries, and get witness contact details. If police respond, write down the report number.
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Notify your auto insurer and open a PIP claim
Report the accident, ask whether your policy includes Personal Injury Protection (PIP), and write down your claim number and PIP medical limit.
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Get evaluated within a few days, even if you feel fine
Symptoms often appear 24 to 72 hours after a crash. A prompt musculoskeletal exam protects your health and documents your injuries for the claim.
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Keep records of everything
Track symptoms day by day, and keep receipts, bills, appointment records, and notes on missed work.
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Follow your treatment plan, and get advice if you need it
Gaps in care can hurt both recovery and your claim. If fault is disputed or your injuries are significant, many people talk with a personal injury attorney. We work with attorneys and with patients who do not have one.
What Is PIP, and Does It Cover a Chiropractor?
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) is the part of your auto policy that pays for injury treatment after a crash, including chiropractic care, massage, and rehab, regardless of who was at fault. Here is what to know in Washington.
It is your own coverage
PIP is part of your auto policy and pays for injury treatment regardless of who caused the crash.
Washington insurers must offer it
Many Washington policies include PIP unless it was declined in writing. Check your declarations page or ask your insurer.
It has limits
Your policy sets a dollar limit for medical benefits. Ask your insurer for your limit when you open the claim.
It often covers passengers and pedestrians too
Depending on the policy, PIP may also cover passengers in your car and you as a pedestrian. Your insurer can confirm.
Policies differ, so confirm your PIP coverage with your insurer. For how health insurance handles the same care outside an auto claim, see do chiropractors take insurance and does insurance cover massage therapy.
Car Accident Chiropractor Questions
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident?
If you have neck pain, back pain, headaches, or stiffness after a crash, a chiropractic evaluation is a reasonable step once serious injuries have been ruled out. Many crash injuries, like whiplash and soft tissue strains, are musculoskeletal, and chiropractic care, massage, and rehab are commonly used to treat them. If you have severe symptoms, go to the ER first.
How soon after a car accident should I see a chiropractor?
As soon as possible, ideally within a few days. Symptoms often appear 24 to 72 hours after a crash, and early treatment both supports recovery and documents your injuries for your insurance claim.
Does car insurance pay for a chiropractor in Washington?
Usually, yes. Personal Injury Protection (PIP) on your auto policy pays for injury treatment, including chiropractic care, regardless of fault. If you do not have PIP, the at-fault driver's liability coverage or your health insurance may apply. We help sort out which coverage to bill.
Do I pay out of pocket for auto accident treatment?
Typically not. We bill PIP directly and work with personal injury attorneys, and most patients pay nothing out of pocket while their claim is active.
What if the accident was not my fault?
In Washington, PIP pays for your treatment regardless of fault, so you can usually start care without waiting for the fault question to be settled. The at-fault driver's insurance may be involved later in the claim. A personal injury attorney can advise on that side.
How long do I have to file a claim in Washington?
Washington generally allows 3 years to file a personal injury lawsuit after a car accident, but insurance policies have their own, shorter notice requirements. Report the accident to your insurer promptly, and talk with an attorney about deadlines that apply to your situation.
Dealing with neck pain after a crash? Read about our whiplash treatment in Seattle, or see how medical massage fits into an injury care plan.
We Work With Your Insurance
We accept Personal Injury Protection (PIP), liability coverage, and most major health insurance plans. Our team handles the billing process so you can focus on recovery. See our insurance and payment page for every plan we accept.
Cash pay and custom care packages are also available for patients without coverage.
Questions about coverage? Call (206) 523-9000Don't let crash injuries become chronic pain.
The sooner you start treatment, the better your outcome. Book an assessment today. Same-week availability.