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Personal Injury Care in Hazlet, NJ

Even minor car accidents can cause hidden injuries that emerge days later. At Airport Plaza Spine and Wellness, we specialize in treating auto accident injuries to help you recover fully.

Personal injury care

Personal Injury Care in Hazlet, NJ

Unfortunately, many people can relate to having been involved in a motor vehicle collision (MVC) at some point in their lives. Whether it was a major accident or a minor one, MVC’s are no fun and can cause a variety of minor to serious injuries to those persons in the vehicles. With more distracted drivers texting and speaking on their phones, MVC’s are on the rise, making for much more dangerous roadways.

While we cannot control other people’s behaviors, we can certainly drive more cautiously and defensively to hopefully avoid being in a car accident. Unfortunately, MVC’s do happen despite our best efforts, so being prepared and having a plan in mind is key to recovering quickly and getting back on our feet again. The financial implications of an MVC, as well as the interruption of your daily routine due to injuries sustained, are also major detriments that may take years to recover from.

A common misconception

No car damage doesn't mean no injury

Does a person get injured in a car accident when the car sustains no damage? Unfortunately the auto insurance industry would of course say absolutely not — that since the car is visibly intact, there is no way your body could have sustained an injury. This is simply a generalization, but it is our experience that auto insurers try to avoid paying on a claim because there is little to no damage to the car. These types of cases are extremely difficult to fight, and sadly leave many victims to deal with the burden and suffering of permanent injuries. It is estimated that over 300,000 people each year suffer from debilitating pain from auto accident injuries.

Even “small” car collisions where there are no visible signs of damage to the vehicle can generate enough g-force, or force of gravity, to damage the delicate anatomical structures of the head, neck and spine. In fact, while a jet plane exerts about 9 g’s of velocity change on your spine, a 36 mile per hour collision exerts over 10 g’s, while a 6 mile per hour collision exerts over 13 g’s.

This is caused by a change in velocity combined with the vehicle’s “crush” factor. Newer model vehicles are designed to leave occupants “room to live” by having the front and rear of the vehicle crush and absorb the force of the collision. At 6 miles per hour, the vehicles involved in the accident do not crush — as a result, the force goes through the human occupant.

Why the ER isn't the full story

“You're okay” doesn't always mean you're okay

Ironically, ER doctors will tell a patient injured in an auto accident that he or she is okay, typically meaning that there was no fracture or gross dislocation to the spine. However, they are not taking into account the soft tissue structures (muscle, tendon, ligament, disc, nerve) or overall structure of the spine. In many cases, problems associated with these injuries may remain dormant for days or even weeks before they manifest, especially in low speed car collisions.

Treatment for injuries can be covered by your auto insurance policy, or in the absence of coverage, our offices can discuss your rights and options. Our team of skilled physicians has served thousands of patients who have been injured from auto accidents.

Who you will see

Dr. Jason M. Brooks D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic · Founder

With over 10 years experience, Dr. Jason M. Brooks strives to recommend the highest level of care possible by offering each and every patient a comprehensive and personalized treatment plan, well-versed in the soft tissue and structural injuries that commonly follow a motor vehicle collision.

Insurance & affordability

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The Staff at Airport Plaza Spine & Wellness will work with you to help reduce the stress of working with insurance companies. We accept many insurance providers to make sure as much of the cost as possible doesn’t come out of your pocket! In the event we don’t accept your insurance we will make every effort to work with you financially to get the treatment you need by offering accommodating and affordable cash plans as well.

Most Major Insurances Accepted. We do not participate in Medicaid plans.

What patients say

“Airport plaza spine and wellness has helped me with my back pain issues that has allowed me to have a quality of life again. My progress has made leaps and bounds compared to where I was when I first walked in their door.”

Andrew V.

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“This is a great practice that goes above and beyond with working with you and your insurance company. I’ve been going here for some time now and can’t say enough good things about doctors Brooks, Portal and Grace.”

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FAQ

Personal injury questions

Still unsure? Call (732) 264-2233 and ask the front desk directly.

The car had no damage. Could I still be injured?

Yes. Even small collisions with no visible vehicle damage can generate significant g-force on the head, neck and spine — a 6 mph collision can exert over 13 g’s, more than a 36 mph collision, because the vehicle doesn’t crush and absorb the impact at low speed.

The ER said I was fine. Why do I still hurt days later?

ER evaluations typically check for fractures or gross dislocation, not soft tissue injuries to muscles, tendons, ligaments, discs, or nerves. These injuries can remain dormant for days or weeks before symptoms appear.

Will my auto insurance cover treatment?

Treatment for injuries can be covered by your auto insurance policy. In the absence of coverage, our office can discuss your rights and options.

How common are auto accident injuries?

It’s estimated that over 300,000 people each year suffer from debilitating pain from auto accident injuries.

How soon should I be seen after an accident?

As soon as possible. Delaying care can allow injuries to progress, and documentation soon after the accident matters for both your recovery and any insurance claim.