Auto Accident Injury Clinic in North Dallas, TX
Pain after a crash often arrives days later, once the adrenaline has gone. We examine, treat and document injuries from motor vehicle accidents. Your auto policy, an attorney letter of protection, health insurance, or self-pay may cover your care.
Treated by a licensed chiropractor
Auto, health and attorney coverage options
Attorney coordination available
North Dallas, off N Central Expressway
Waiting Costs You Twice
After a collision your body floods with adrenaline, and adrenaline is very good at hiding injury. It is common to feel shaken but basically fine at the scene, then wake up two or three days later unable to turn your head. That delay is normal. It is not a sign the injury is minor.
Waiting creates a second problem that has nothing to do with your body. Insurance adjusters look at the gap between the crash date and the first medical visit, and a long gap gets used to argue that you were not really hurt or that something else caused the pain. The same applies to gaps in the middle of treatment. Being examined early, and attending consistently, protects both the recovery and the record of it.
Texas also sets a two year limit from the date of the accident for filing a personal injury claim. That is a legal deadline rather than a medical one, and your attorney handles it, but it is worth knowing the clock exists.
Recently in an accident? Call us.
Even if the pain seems manageable, an examination establishes what was injured and when.
This is general information and not legal or insurance advice. For your specific claim, speak with your insurer or an attorney.
What We See After a Collision
Crash injuries are not distributed like everyday aches. A low speed rear end impact puts force through the neck in a way that nothing in ordinary life does, which is why these injuries behave differently and are so often dismissed early.
Whiplash and Neck Injury
The most common collision injury and the most frequently dismissed. Stiffness, limited rotation, and headaches that start at the base of the skull.
Back and Spine Injury
From muscle strain through to disc involvement, including pain that moves into the hip or down one leg.
Post Traumatic Headaches
Headaches that began after the crash and did not exist before it, often originating in the neck rather than the head.
Shoulder and Seat Belt Injuries
The restraint that protected you also concentrates force across one shoulder and the chest wall.
Numbness and Tingling
Pins and needles into an arm or hand, which usually points to nerve involvement and should be examined rather than waited out.
Soft Tissue and Joint Injuries
Knees against the dash, wrists braced on the wheel, and the strains that show up once you start moving normally again.
What Happens at Your First Appointment
Your first visit is an examination, not an adjustment on the way out the door. Nothing is treated before we understand what was injured.
An examination first. Treatment only after we understand what was injured.
We take the history of the crash
Direction of impact, speed, headrest position, whether you saw it coming, where you felt it first. These details change what we look for, which is why the exam is specific to collisions rather than generic.
We examine and test
Range of motion, orthopedic and neurological testing, palpation, and posture. Findings are measured and written down, not estimated.
We tell you what we found
In language you can repeat to someone else. What is injured, what the plan is, roughly how long it should take, and what would make us change course.
We refer out when we should
Some injuries need imaging, an orthopedic opinion or a neurologist. If that is what your examination indicates, we will say so at the first visit rather than after eight weeks of treatment.
Several Ways to Pay for Your Care
This is the question people are too polite to ask on the phone, so here is the answer up front. There are several ways care after a collision can be paid for in Texas. Your own auto policy may already cover it, and we also accept attorney letters of protection, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, and self-pay.
PIP pays regardless of who caused the crash
Texas law requires every auto policy to include Personal Injury Protection unless you specifically rejected it in writing. Most people never rejected it, which means most people have it and do not know.
PIP pays regardless of who caused the crash. You do not have to wait for the other driver’s insurer to accept responsibility, which can take months. It covers medical treatment and a portion of lost income. Insurers are not required to provide more than $2,500 of it, though many policies carry higher limits, so it is worth checking what yours actually says.
We verify your PIP coverage before your first appointment. Bring your auto insurance declarations page or ID card, and your claim number if one is open. With your permission, we contact your insurer to confirm your PIP and MedPay coverage and limits.
Option 2Medical Payments coverage
MedPay works similarly and also pays regardless of fault, but it covers medical treatment only rather than lost income. Some policies carry one, some the other, and some both.
Option 3Attorney Letter Of Protection
If you are working with an attorney, treatment can often proceed under a letter of protection, which means care now and payment from the settlement later rather than from you during your recovery.
We accept letters of protection. If you have an attorney, we coordinate directly with their office on records and billing, so you can focus on your recovery.
Option 4UnitedHealthcare
If you carry UnitedHealthcare insurance, your post-accident care may be covered directly through your health plan. Bring your insurance card and we will verify your benefits before your first visit.
Bring your auto insurance information and your attorney’s details if you have them. We will confirm exactly how your care is covered before treatment begins, not after.
Dr. Demetris Elia, DC, CFMP
Diversified, Gonstead and Thompson techniques
A Clinic, Not a Claims Mill
Accident care in Dallas has a reputation, and some of it is earned. High volume clinics, a treatment plan written before the examination, and the same thirty visits for everyone regardless of what is wrong with them. That is not what happens here.
You see the doctor
Dr. Demetris Elia, DC, CFMP, examines you and treats you. You are not handed to a rotating series of assistants after the first appointment.
The plan is built from your examination
Visit frequency follows the findings and is reassessed as you progress. If you are improving faster than expected, you come in less, and we will tell you when you no longer need to come at all.
Hands on treatment
Manual adjustment using Diversified, Gonstead and Thompson techniques, soft tissue and myofascial work including Active Release Technique, and corrective exercise. Not a machine and a heat pack.
We will tell you if this is not the answer
Some collision injuries need imaging or a specialist rather than chiropractic care. Saying so early costs you less than finding out late.
Treatment Is Half of It. Documentation Is the Other Half.
An injury claim is settled on the record. Dates, objective findings, measurable changes over time, and a clear account of how the injury affected what you could do. Plenty of clinics treat well and document loosely, and the patient only discovers this months later when the claim is questioned.
We document from the first visit. Examination findings and objective measurements rather than impressions, progress notes that show change over time, and records provided promptly when your attorney or insurer requests them.
Objective findings from day one
Measured range of motion and orthopedic testing, not general impressions.
Progress documented over time
Notes that show what changed and when, which is what an adjuster looks for.
Records sent directly
We coordinate with your attorney’s office so you are not relaying messages while you are hurt.
Four Steps
Step 1
Call or book online
Tell us the date of the accident when you book so we can prioritize the appointment.
Step 2
We verify your coverage
We verify your PIP, MedPay, health plan or attorney letter of protection before you arrive, so your first conversation here is about your injury rather than paperwork.
Step 3
Examination and plan
A full assessment, findings explained in plain language, and a plan built around them.
Step 4
Treatment and documentation
Care that is adjusted as you progress, with records kept to the standard a claim requires.
Frequently Asked Questions About Auto Accident Care
Still not sure?
Tell us what happened and we will tell you whether this is something we can help with.
How soon after a car accident should I schedule an evaluation?
Contact Aspire Health Clinic promptly if you develop pain, stiffness or difficulty moving after a collision. An evaluation can help identify your needs and determine whether chiropractic care, imaging or another medical provider is appropriate. Severe or worsening symptoms require urgent medical attention.
Can car accident symptoms appear days later?
Yes. Neck pain, stiffness and other symptoms may develop hours or days after a collision. If you initially felt fine but later notice discomfort, headaches or restricted movement, contact a healthcare professional for guidance.
What happens at my first auto accident appointment?
Dr. Demetris Elia will discuss the accident, your symptoms and your medical history, then perform an examination tailored to your concerns. This may include movement measurements, orthopedic testing and neurological screening. We explain the findings and recommendations before beginning treatment. If you need imaging or another specialist, we discuss that with you.
Can chiropractic care help with whiplash?
Chiropractic care may be an option for certain muscle and joint symptoms associated with whiplash. Your examination helps determine whether it is appropriate for you. Depending on the findings, recommendations may include manual treatment, soft tissue work, exercises or referral to another healthcare provider.
Do I need X-rays or an MRI before treatment?
Not everyone needs imaging after a car accident. The decision depends on the circumstances of the collision, your symptoms, medical history and examination findings. If a fracture or another serious injury is suspected, further medical evaluation takes priority over treatment.
Will I have to pay anything up front?
Your payment responsibility depends on your coverage and billing arrangement. Possible options include Personal Injury Protection (PIP), Medical Payments coverage (MedPay), health insurance, an accepted attorney letter of protection or self-pay. Contact our office before your visit so we can verify available benefits and explain any expected costs. Verification does not guarantee insurance payment.
Do you accept attorney letters of protection?
Yes. Aspire Health Clinic accepts attorney letters of protection, subject to review and an agreed billing arrangement. If you have an attorney, we can coordinate records and billing with their office with your authorization. A letter of protection defers payment under its terms; it does not make treatment free or guarantee a settlement.
Do I need an attorney before scheduling an appointment?
You can contact us to discuss an evaluation whether or not you have an attorney. Legal representation is your decision. Our role is to evaluate your condition, explain appropriate care options and document your treatment.
How many visits will I need?
The number and frequency of visits depend on your examination findings, symptoms, daily limitations and response to care. We discuss an initial plan and reassess your progress. Recommendations may change as you improve or if another approach becomes more appropriate.
What should I bring to my first appointment?
Bring a photo ID, your auto and health insurance information, and your claim number if available. Relevant emergency room records, imaging reports, a medication list and your attorney’s contact information are also helpful. If you are missing documents, call us so we can explain what is needed.
When should I go to the emergency room instead?
Seek emergency medical care after a collision if you experience a severe or worsening headache, confusion, loss of consciousness, new arm or leg weakness, difficulty walking, or loss of bladder or bowel control. Call 911 if you need emergency assistance. A chiropractic appointment should not delay emergency evaluation.
How do I schedule an auto accident evaluation in North Dallas?
Call 214-234-0000 or use the appointment request form on this page. Tell us when the accident happened and describe your symptoms. Aspire Health Clinic is located at 10670 N Central Expressway, Suite 490, Dallas, TX 75231.
Injured in an Accident? Start Here.
Tell us what happened and we will tell you whether this is something we can help with. If it is not, we will point you to who can.
Aspire Health Clinic
10670 N Central Expressway, Suite 490, Dallas, TX 75231
Areas We Serve
- Dallas, TX
- North Dallas
- Lake Highlands
- Richardson
- University Park
- Park Cities
Conditions We Treat
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