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FACTS ABOUT MVA'S
Here are some facts you should know about motor vehicle
accident injuries.
The amount of physical damage to your vehicle doesn't always
reflect the stress and injury to your body. (Soft-tissue injuries
have occurred in car accidents at speeds less than 20 k/ph.)
The majority of car accident injuries affect soft tissues,
muscles, tendons and ligaments, which don't show up on x-
rays. Soreness and muscle pain from whiplash can signal a
soft-tissue injury that may not be able to heal on its own, and
neck and back pain commonly doesn't surface until hours or
days after the car accident.
Tip:
A traditional approach isn't always the best. Painkillers,
anti-inflammatory medicine, muscle relaxants and other
prescription drugs often only mask the condition and make
daily functioning difficult.
Your auto insurance’s personal injury protection can pay 100
percent for medical massage, therapy and other treatments
with no deductible. You can choose where you go for therapy
without a referral.