Get Medical Care After an Auto Accident – From Anywhere!
An Emergency Medical Conditions (EMC) under the Florida PIP law is a medical condition manifesting itself by acute symptoms of sufficient severity.
We have multiple licensed independent medical providers on staff. These providers are randomly scheduled to see your patients in order to insure the highest level of integrity and diversity for our evaluations.
NEED AN EMC DETERMINATION?
We make EMC determinations for chiropractors Personal Injury Protection (PIP) patients simple and straightforward.
We offer convenient 100% secure telemedicine exams for patients involved in automobile accidents. Our services are designed to ensure the highest quality of care within the comforts of your office.
Whether you’re a chiropractor in a city, suburb, or rural area we make EMC effortless. We emphasize and educate patients on the importance of care and rehabilitation at your office to promote injury recovery & healing.
Exam Conveniently Done From Patients' Home on their Smartphone!
We are here to make obtaining EMC determinations faster and efficient.
When patients are in your office, they should be getting quality care rather than undergoing an examination to determine if an EMC is present.
Our HIPAA compliant telehealth system allows us to conduct the examination from the patient’s home on their own smartphone, tablet, or computer.
We never bill the referring facility or office but instead we directly bill the insurance company.
Patients throughout the entire state of Florida can easily be examined and we will send your office the medical report directly.
Patient’s demographics, chiropractic notes, and imaging reports can be faxed or emailed to our office.
FAQ
An Emergency Medical Condition, often called an EMC, is a medical report which can be issued by a doctor after an auto accident. The purpose of the EMC is to cause the auto insurance company to release the full amount of PIP coverage for medical expenses. PIP is Personal Injury Protection , and is required coverage provided for automobile owners in the state of Florida.
If your auto accident injuries result in an Emergency Medical Condition – requiring you to return to a doctor or chiropractor after your initial exam, it is important to have the documentation of the initial injury completed promptly by a medical doctor. While the medical condition may not seem like an “emergency” for the emergency room, the PIP insurance terminology still labels it an Emergency Medical Condition, and still requires the EMC report by a medical physician. Your Chiropractor May Refer You for an Emergency Medical Condition.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in Florida, auto insurance limits the amount of PIP money the injured patients can access for medical care until a medical physician (not a chiropractor) issues this important medical report. Once you are seen by the medical physician, your PIP funds increase from $2,500 to $10,000.
Motor vehicle accidents can lead to a wide array of injuries. These vary in severity from minor scratches to life-threatening conditions and include:
✅Whiplash: This is a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth neck movement, akin to a whip’s cracking. It’s one of the most common car accident injuries and can cause long-term neck pain and discomfort if not correctly treated.
✅Concussion: A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head. Symptoms can include headaches, confusion, dizziness, and memory problems.
✅Broken Bones: The impact of a car accident can easily break bones including ribs, arms, legs, and collarbones.
✅Internal Injuries: These injuries are often challenging to detect without a medical evaluation. They can include kidney damage and damage to the spleen, liver, lungs, or heart.
✅Spinal Cord Injuries: These can result in partial or complete paralysis, depending on the severity and location of the injury.
✅Psychological Injuries: After a motor vehicle accident, individuals might also experience psychological injuries such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression.
Remember, the severity and type of injuries can vary significantly from one accident to another. Therefore, seeking immediate medical attention after any motor vehicle accident is crucial, even if you feel fine. Some injuries may not present symptoms immediately but can have profound long-term health implications if left untreated.
During an emergency medical evaluation, you may undergo several tests and examinations to get a complete picture of your health. Here are a few that might be conducted:
✅Physical Examination: This is a general examination in which a healthcare professional checks your body for signs of injury or distress.
✅Lab Tests: Blood and urine tests can help detect internal injuries, check organ function, and monitor your body’s response to stress.
✅X-rays: These images can reveal fractures, dislocations, and specific injuries to soft tissues.
✅CT Scans: These detailed images can help diagnose injuries to the brain, spine, and other internal organs.
✅MRI Scans: These scans are often used when a more detailed view of soft tissues (like ligaments and muscles) is needed.
✅Psychiatric Evaluation: Following a traumatic event like a car accident, a psychiatric evaluation may be necessary to assess your mental well-being and screen for conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder.
Ensure the safety of everyone involved, call 911 and report the accident to the police. Seek immediate medical attention, even if you don’t feel injured, as some injuries may not be immediately apparent.
No, seeking immediate medical attention following a car accident is crucial. Early evaluation and treatment can prevent potential complications and provide documentation for insurance claims.
Florida follows a pure comparative negligence rule. This means that if more than one party is at fault, each party is responsible for their percentage of the damages.
Contact your insurance company immediately to report the accident and start the claims process. Ensure you provide all necessary documentation including a police report, medical reports, and any evidence of damage.
