Motor Vehicle Accidents (MVA)
What to do immediately after an accident
Motor vehicle accidents (MVA) can be stressful and lead to pain and ongoing discomfort. Regardless of who was at fault in the accident, you are entitled to healthcare benefits to pay for treatment as part of your automobile insurance.
After submitting details to your insurer, book an appointment with our Kanata clinic to ensure you can access the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
Highlands Wellness can provide a holistic, comprehensive approach to your care that will help get you back to full health as quickly as possible.
Common Motor Vehicle Accident injuries
Patients often report feeling totally fine immediately following an accident, but many experience symptoms days or sometimes even weeks later. This is likely due to the shock of the trauma causing a release of adrenaline and pain-masking chemicals in the body.
After an accident, it is important to monitor closely for symptoms. If symptoms occur, seek care as soon as possible to avoid prolonging the recovery process.
Back pain, neck pain, concussions and joint injuries are all very common after a motor vehicle accident.
Treatment for car accident injuries
Expert care with your wellness team.
Depending on your situation, you may benefit from a combination of Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Physiotherapy, and Registered Massage Therapy. As part of your first appointment, you will have the opportunity to discuss which of our services would benefit you most.
Your wellness team will communicate and coordinate your care to ensure it is tailored to you and helping you reach your goals.
All of our practitioners are passionate about helping you get back to full health and comfort at work, sport, and the activities you love most.
Receive your maximum accident benefits coverage.
We have experience with the process of Motor Vehicle Accident insurance claims. We will be available to help you navigate this process so that your primary focus can be on recovery.
Insurance and billing for motor vehicle accident injury treatment
Our goal at our Kanata clinic is to help make the insurance process hassle-free for our patients to get the care they need.
Book your assessment. Our team will ensure you have contacted your automobile insurer and completed the necessary forms such as the OCF-1. We will then conduct a thorough assessment of your medical history and current symptoms so that we can complete an OCF-23 for you.
Process your claim. After your initial assessment, we will submit all the necessary paperwork for approval. In Ontario, it is the law that we must exhaust extended health benefits before we can bill directly to the automobile insurance. The amount billed to extended health benefits does not impact the amount available from your automotive insurance.
Your treatment begins. Once the paperwork is completed and submitted, we can begin your treatment plan. Our team will collaborate to ensure treatment is matched to your goals. We will help you overcome symptoms and experience a full recovery as quickly as possible. During this time, assessments and any necessary paperwork will be sent to your insurance provider by us directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Your assessment will provide you with the information you need to make informed decisions regarding your care. The treatment approach will be customized to suit your situation.
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Many patients will benefit from a combination of chiropractic care, physiotherapy, and massage therapy while recovering from their injuries. This combination can be effective for addressing pain, inflammation, and mobility issues while improving overall wellness.
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Our team is dedicated to helping you get back to full health. We want you to be comfortable and confident at work, sport, and in your daily activity. Recovery time will vary depending on many factors. Some patients experience relief in a few weeks, while others may require ongoing care for months or even longer. We will have a better idea of expectations after your assessment.
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Generally, chiropractic care, acupuncture, physiotherapy, and massage therapy are considered very safe. Side effects may include temporary soreness, discomfort, or in rare cases, injury. It is important to discuss any concerns with your team so we can ensure your treatment approach is tailored to you.
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Our clinic values education and guiding patients toward helping themselves. Recovery doesn’t end when you leave the clinic. Our team will teach you how to strengthen, mobilize and improve function at home or in the gym.