After a car accident, get evaluated even if you feel fine: whiplash and soft-tissue injuries often show up days later. Hansen Chiropractic in West Babylon, NY treats accident injuries and works directly with New York No-Fault (PIP) insurance, documenting your injuries and care from the first visit.
Don't Wait to Get Checked
After a collision, adrenaline can mask what's really going on. Many of the most common accident injuries, especially whiplash and soft-tissue damage, don't show up right away. You may feel fine at the scene, then wake up days later with a stiff neck, headaches, or back pain that keeps getting worse.
Getting evaluated early matters for two reasons: it gives your body the best chance to heal before small injuries turn into chronic problems, and it creates a clear medical record from the start. If you end up filing an insurance or injury claim, that early documentation can make all the difference.
What We Treat
Dr. Hansen has spent 30 years helping accident victims recover naturally. Common injuries we treat after a collision include:
- Whiplash and neck strain
- Neck and back pain
- Headaches after an accident
- Shoulder pain
- Stiffness and reduced range of motion
- Soft-tissue injuries that surface days later
- Numbness or tingling in the arms or legs
We Handle the Insurance Side
The last thing you want to deal with after an accident is paperwork. We work directly with New York No-Fault (PIP) insurance, so your care is documented and billed correctly from day one.
Dr. Hansen makes sure your injuries are examined thoroughly and documented properly, creating the medical records your claim depends on. If you're working with an attorney, we're glad to communicate with their office directly and keep everything moving.
What to Do After an Accident
- See a doctor promptly. Get evaluated even if you feel okay. Hidden injuries are common.
- Document everything. Keep a record of the accident, your symptoms, and how you feel each day.
- Notify your insurance. In New York, No-Fault benefits typically require prompt filing, so don't delay.
- Start care and follow the plan. Consistent treatment helps you heal and keeps your records complete.
Why Hansen Chiropractic
For 30 years, Dr. Chris Hansen has helped Long Island heal naturally, including countless patients recovering from auto accidents. His whole-person approach treats the true cause of your pain, not just the symptoms, and he's earned Best of Long Island nominations along the way. He's also been the patient himself, healing a serious back injury through chiropractic care in 1987.
"Get checked early, even when you feel fine. The injuries that show up a week later are the ones that become chronic when they're ignored." Dr. Chris Hansen, D.C.
If you've been in an accident, don't wait for the pain to settle in. Call today for a prompt evaluation, and we'll handle your No-Fault benefits so there are no surprises.
Claim the $47 ScreeningFrequently Asked Questions
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident if I feel fine?
Yes, get evaluated. Adrenaline can mask injuries at the scene, and whiplash and soft-tissue damage often show up days later as a stiff neck, headaches or back pain. Early care gives you the best chance to heal and creates a clear medical record from the start.
Do you accept New York No-Fault insurance?
Yes. Hansen Chiropractic works directly with New York No-Fault (PIP) insurance, so your care is documented and billed correctly from day one.
Will you work with my attorney?
Yes. If you are working with an attorney, the office is glad to communicate with their office directly and keep everything moving.
How soon should I file my No-Fault claim?
Promptly. In New York, No-Fault benefits typically require prompt filing, so notify your insurance and start care without delay. The auto accident team can walk you through the paperwork at (631) 321-5400.
Last reviewed 2026-10-11 by Hansen Chiropractic.