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Accident & Injury
Treatment
Auto
Accident Treatment
 According
to the National Safety Council, one in every eight drivers will be
involved in a motor vehicle accident this year. That may mean you!
Are you prepared? Would you know what to do and what questions to
ask? Who to call?
Hopkins Clinic - Over 30
years of clinical experience and physician training!
Hopkins Clinic
specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic injuries
sustained in automobile accidents.
Chiropractic treatment has
been clearly documented to be safe and effective for the treatment
of "whiplash" and back injuries.
Everything you need in 1
convenient location:
Medical-Legal Cases
Require Detailed Documentation. Dr. Clayton Hopkins is the ONLY
Board Certified Forensic Chiropractor in the Tampa Bay Area.
Hopkins Clinic provides a
comprehensive approach utilizing state of the art technology and "hands on"
treatment for fast, effective pain relief and recovery.
If you or someone you know has been in an automobile
accident, there is no reason to suffer. The combined approach of hands on
Chiropractic treatment and medical intervention can provide surprisingly quick
relief. Remember, automobile insurance pays for your treatment for this type of
painful injury. Don’t delay! The quicker you start your therapy, the sooner
you will be feeling well again.
 You can feel confident that the
doctors will help you recover from your injuries and provide you with fast,
effective pain relief. A short, yet efficient, treatment plan keeps your
medical bills low. We know your time is valuable so we make sure you are
given convenient appointments and are seen on time. The team at Hopkins
Clinic is dedicated to providing excellence in patient care.
You will receive a detailed consultation and thorough examination that will
result in a clear understanding of your condition. The doctors at Hopkins
Clinic work closely with many primary care physicians, prominent orthopedic and
neuro-surgeons as well as pain management specialists in the area.
Referrals for additional medical
care and diagnostic testing such as MRI, CT, bone scans and nerve studies are
easily arranged through the Clinic. These sophisticated tests are crucial
to properly diagnose and document your injuries, particularly in medical-legal
cases.
Hopkins Clinic utilizes the
latest treatment protocols and procedures to maximize your recovery. This
results in fewer office visits, a shortened treatment plan and lower overall
cost of your treatment. State of the art electronic physical therapy
modalities as well as "hands on" therapy by specially trained Licensed Massage
Therapists are utilized to provide quick pain relief and optimum recovery of
soft tissue injuries.
 Hopkins
Clinic emphasizes active exercise and
rehabilitation as the cornerstone of your treatment plan. Our facility is
equipped with the latest equipment to improve your strength and endurance.
An experienced Physical Therapy Assistant will supervise your treatment program
customized for your specific rehabilitation goals.
Our business office is happy to
assist you with any necessary paperwork requested by your insurance company or
attorney. Assignment of benefits from your insurance company and Letters
of Protection are gladly accepted.
Steps to remember when you
are in an auto accident:
According to the National Safety Council, one in every eight drivers will be
involved in a motor vehicle accident this year. That may mean you! Are you
prepared? Would you know what to do and what questions to ask?
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Stop your vehicle
if it is clear, safe and legal.
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Move the vehicle
out of the traveled roadway, if it is clear, safe and legal. (In some states
it is against the law to move the vehicle from the place where the accident
occurred. Check the ordinance in your area.)
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Turn off the ignitions
of the cars involved.
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Make a first aid check
of all persons involved in the accident.
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Call the police
and, if necessary, emergency medical services.
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Mark the scene of the
accident with flares or retroreflective triangles.
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Gather the names*
of all persons in the motor vehicles and people who witnessed the accident.
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Make a quick diagram
of where the vehicle occupants were seated and indicate the vehicles'
direction of travel and lane. Also note the date, time and weather conditions.
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Ask to see the other
driver's license* and write down the number.
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Exchange insurance
company information. DO NOT discuss "fault" or make statements about the
accident to anyone but the police.
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Get a copy of the
police report of the accident from the local precinct.
 Work
Related Injury Treatment
Hopkins Clinic is happy
to accept patients that have been injured on the job. Workers
Compensation Insurance will cover the cost of initial Minor
Emergency evaluation and treatment. As a medical walk-in facility,
we are happy to perform the services for injured workers. Due to
insurance requirements, additional treatment is usually performed by
an authorized provider associated directly with the Workers
Compensation Insurance Plan. If that plan authorizes continued
treatment at this facility, we are happy to provide it. A wide
variety of injuries can be treated at this office to include sprains
and strains, lacerations, burns, etc. X-rays are available on site
to rule out fractures. The office is happy to assist you in
completing required paperwork for the Workers Compensation System
and assisting you in contacting your adjuster for approval of
continued care.
For a FREE no obligation consultation or for more information please
contact Hopkins Clinic at 727-544-3330 today.
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