9 Mistakes After a Car Crash or Work Injury

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The 9 Mistakes — And What To Do Instead

Injured or not, here’s what matters most. Each mistake below is one people make in good faith — and each one has a simple fix.

01

Waiting to “see how you feel”

Adrenaline hides pain. The stiffness, the headache, the ache between the shoulder blades often shows up 24 to 72 hours later.

Do this insteadGet examined within 48 hours — pain or no pain.

02

Judging your injury by the damage to your car

Photos of your car tell you what happened to the car. Only a proper examination tells you what happened to you.

Do this insteadJudge the injury by an examination, not by the bumper.

03

Using pain medication to push through

Don’t mistake a quiet pain signal for a healed injury.

Do this insteadUse relief for relief. Find the cause before you return to full activity.

04

Treating the symptom instead of the source

Treat only the spasm and you’ve treated the bodyguard, not the problem.

Do this insteadAsk what is injured, not just what will stop the pain tonight.

05

Choosing a doctor not trained in crash injuries

If it isn’t measured, it can’t be proven — to you or to anyone else.

Do this insteadDemand all four: training, measurement, cause-based care, documentation.

06

Quitting care as soon as the pain eases

Pain is usually the first thing to improve — and the last thing to tell you the truth.

Do this insteadFinish the plan. Let findings, not feelings, decide when you’re done.

07

Assuming you can’t afford to be treated

In most auto and work-injury cases, care in my office costs you nothing out of pocket.

Do this insteadCall for a coverage review before you assume you can’t afford care.

08

Signing or saying too much too soon

“I’m fine, just a little sore” on a recording becomes the centerpiece of their file.

Do this insteadGet examined first. No statements, no signatures, until you know.

09

Letting fear or uncertainty stall you

Certainty never shows up on its own. Make the call, get the answer, then decide with real information.

Do this insteadMake the call. Decide with information, not worry.

The Examination

How We Find The Injury Others Miss

The exam that measures your injury — and documents it — instead of guessing.

01

Digital range-of-motion testing

Objective measurement of how far the spine moves — and where it doesn’t.

02

Digital muscle testing

Recorded strength readings, not a hand pressed against yours.

03

Flexion and extension views

Imaging taken in motion, revealing what a static x-ray leaves out.

04

AOMSI analysis for ligament damage

Measured alteration of motion segment integrity — the injury standard imaging misses.

05

Digital analysis of x-rays

Precise, computer-assisted measurement of your images — not a quick glance at a screen.

06

Detailed MRI reporting when needed

When your injury calls for it, a thorough MRI review that spells out exactly what’s damaged.

These are measurements, not impressions.

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Before You Assume You Can’t Afford It

In Most Cases, Care Costs You Nothing Out Of Pocket

Your first consultation is complimentary — you’ll leave knowing whether I can help you. In most auto and work-injury cases, treatment in my office is covered, with nothing out of pocket for you. Call (513) 217-7035 for a quick coverage review while things are still fresh enough to fix easily.

If You’re Hurting, Don’t Wait On A Report

For Goodness’ Sake — If You Need To Be Treated, Get Treated

The report will help you avoid the costly mistakes — but reading it is not the same as being seen. If you’re still hurting, the smartest thing you can do is have it looked at. My phone is answered 24/7. If we’re not in the office, we’ll call you right back and get you scheduled as soon as possible.

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The Bottom Line

The at-fault insurer is a professional at settling claims for as little as possible. For most people, this is their first accident. Surround yourself with people who know what they’re doing on your behalf — starting with a doctor who documents your injuries properly.

My job isn’t to help anyone win a settlement. My job is to measure accurately and document honestly. Over forty years, that’s been noticed: the largest personal injury firm in Ohio refers patients here, as do attorneys in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Documentation built on hard measurement, not opinion, is what holds up if a case ever has to be tried.

Dr. Sheely

Middletown Spine and Injury · Sheely Chiropractic

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