Personal Injuries

What Is Personal Injuries?

If you’ve been injured in an automobile collision or other type of accident, the expert medical team at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center can help. They evaluate and treat patients with personal injury claims at their offices in Olney, Rosedale, Hyattsville, Gaithersburg, Lanham, Dundalk, and Baltimore, Maryland. To receive an accurate diagnosis and timely treatment for your personal injury if you’re in Maryland or the Washington, D.C.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a personal injury?

Personal injury is a legal term that refers to harm to your body, mind, or emotions. If you’ve been hurt in a car crash or other type of accident that another person is responsible for, you might consider filing a personal injury claim.

Common accidents that cause personal injuries include:

Automobile collisions
Workplace accidents
Slip and falls
Dog bites

You may be entitled to compensation from the person, agency, or business responsible for the accident. However, timely treatment and proper documentation from a well-established physician is critical.

The medical professionals at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center have extensive experience handling personal injuries and are committed to making the process as easy for you as possible.

What medical conditions can a personal injury accident cause?

Whiplash is the most common injury to result from an auto accident, especially if the crash involves a rear-end collision. Symptoms of whiplash include:

Neck pain and stiffness
Reduced range of motion
Upper back pain
Shoulder pain
Headaches
Dizziness

Aside from whiplash, there are many other injuries that may result from a car crash or other type of accident. Common personal injuries include:

Concussions
Spinal injuries
Herniated discs
Traumatic brain injuries
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear

Without prompt treatment, these conditions often grow progressively worse. That’s why it’s so important to visit CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center as soon as possible. Their expert team evaluates your condition and delivers timely treatment.

What should I do if I have a personal injury?

If you’ve suffered a personal injury and don’t need to go to the emergency room, the first thing you should do is schedule an appointment at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center. Car accidents and other personal injuries require careful attention for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

After they perform a physical exam and review your medical history, your physician at CHOICE Pain & Rehabilitation Center provides a specific diagnosis for your condition. Then, they develop a personalized treatment plan that includes multidisciplinary approaches to pain management such as: