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What To Do If You’re Hit By a Car While Riding Your Bike

A cyclist is particularly vulnerable when they are on the road. In instances where an automobile collides with a person a bicycle, there is the potential for serious injuries. If you have ever been hit by a car while riding a bike, the situation can be terrifying. Unfortunately, in these moments, the decisions that you make can have a significant impact on your well being and you ability to handle financial obligations that can follow a crash.

At Club West Chiropractic, we have treated patients with all types of injuries that are associated with people being hit from cars or any other types of auto accidents.

Keep the Driver At the Scene

The first things that you need to know are that you need to stay at the scene and you need to keep the driver at the scene. Even if you do not feel like you have been seriously injured, it is important to call the police to the scene and you should not try to make any deals with the driver at the scene.

It is not uncommon for a cyclist to experience injuries as the result of one of these crashes and not realize it until a few hours later. If you and the driver have gone your separate ways, there might not be any way for you to hold them accountable for the damage. As an additional point, you might be causing more damage to injured areas of the body by ignoring them.

Document Everything

Once the police arrive, you need to make sure they are aware of any injuries that you may have. Make sure that they hear your version of the story, and point them to any witnesses that may have useful information. Ask the police about getting a copy of the accident report, and try to document as much about the accident as you possibly can.

Visit a Local Chiropractor

Beyond talking to the police, you should seek immediate medical attention. Even if the injuries seem relatively minor, you should see a doctor to ensure that you do not have any underlying injuries that are not immediately apparent at the scene. Something that just seems like bumps and bruises at the scene could turn out to be much more serious. You might have an injured vertebra in your back or an injured disc; there could be ligament damage at one of your joints; or it could be something like microfractures, which would be hard to identify without an X-ray or MRI.

After you have seen a doctor and had all of your injuries evaluated, you should follow any advice that is given. If your injuries persist or you feel like you need help with recovery, a visit to a chiropractor could be a good idea. Some chiropractors specialize in treating patients that have been hit by cars, and many of the most common injuries can be successfully treated through chiropractic care.

In your first meeting with a chiropractor after the accident, you will want to explain exactly how the injuries occurred and provide them with any diagnosis that came from your initial visit to a doctor. After that, the chiropractor will perform a full examination to assess the damage and build a treatment plan.

Chiropractic adjustments can work well for treating back and neck injuries that are associated with cycling accidents. A chiropractor could also treat joint injuries and injuries to various soft tissue structures of the body. The Doctor of Chiropractic may also build a physical therapy plan to assist with the rehabilitation of any injuries.

An experienced chiropractor can offer a lot to a cyclist that has been hit by a car. In conjunction with the treatment that they receive from other medical professionals, chiropractic care can play a vital role in helping injuries to heal, restoring the physical abilities of the patient and helping the individual to manage and overcome pain.

October 31, 2017

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10950 Club West Parkway Northeast
# 190 Blaine, Minnesota 55449

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Alison Gordon
Alison Gordon
14:45 11 Jan 18
The staff at club west are amazing! Always great to be greeted by Lacy. Number one chiropractic office in the area! Also great for pregnant Mama's!
Jake Gullikson
Jake Gullikson
21:35 09 Jan 18
This place is topnotch. No question. The staff is ever so welcoming and they give 110% with everything they do. I highly recommend this place if anyone is in need of an adjustment and or just sore. Club West Chiropractic is where you want to go!
Logan Perkins
Logan Perkins
20:42 16 Nov 17
I went to Club West Chiropractic for the first time for a dislocated rib, and Dr. Ryan was able to adjust it back into place, and reduce all of the pain by 110%! When I walked in for the first time, the staff already knew who I was. Since then, I've gone back several times and have been greeted by my first name ever since. They are all so friendly and professional. I'd definitely recommend Dr. Ryan and Club West Chiropractic to all of my friends and family!
Rebecca Sales
Rebecca Sales
19:06 31 Oct 17
My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Ally and Dr. Ryan for several months now and we are really happy with our experience; they are professional, yet personable. Their treatment plans are very reasonable, taking into consideration what they are seeing going on with your body, but equally what you are reporting as being an issue and the extent to which it is an issue.
Kevyn Jorgensen
Kevyn Jorgensen
15:17 26 Oct 17
This place is amazing! Would recommend to anyone! :-)
A.J. Zwart
A.J. Zwart
10:04 20 Oct 17
Friendly environment. Really flexible with schedules and if you are runnimg late its ok they understand.
Keesha Johnson
Keesha Johnson
21:55 18 Oct 17
Very welcoming environment. Awesome people. Would highly recommend.
Bethany Kolojeski
Bethany Kolojeski
23:03 11 Sep 17
Love this place! Everyone that works there is super nice and really try to help me with my back problems! I would honestly recommend this place to all my friends and family!
Siglil Sig
Siglil Sig
22:59 15 May 17
Dr. Ryan is great. He creates a positive atmosphere and works to help you. I would recommend Club Weat Chiropractic.
Luba orlioglo
Luba orlioglo
13:36 27 Apr 17
Doctor Ryan and Ally are great, as well as the front desk staff! They are a great medical team always making everyone feel welcomed. After a sudden car accident, with everything going on- they went out of their way to make therapy easy, convenient and professional. I will continue my care here, and would highly reccomend this chiropractic office to friends and family.
Becky Armstrong
Becky Armstrong
16:13 17 Apr 17
Best ever, Dr. Ryan and Allie are so knowledgeable and caring. Dr. Ryan is so gentle and always makes me feel better! I go in 😢 And come out 😁 !!!!!
Sheralyne Rechnagel
Sheralyne Rechnagel
15:25 06 Apr 17
Fantastic chiropractic and all wellness care! Both Aly and Ryan are extremely professional, knowledgeable and friendly. My husband, daughter (6) and I have all had great experiences here and would highly recommend.
chelsea mae
chelsea mae
17:39 23 Mar 17
Dr. Ally & Dr. Ryan are amazing at what they do. I personally felt a difference immediately after being adjusted. It's very nice to have a chiropractor that genuinely cares and wants to help you live as pain free and healthy as possible.
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