I Got Rear-Ended in Utah, Now What? A Chiropractor’s Timeline for What to Do First

By Dr. Andrew Kakishita, DC | Pleasant Grove, UT Chiropractor

You feel fine after the accident. That is exactly the problem.

Right After the Crash

Call the police, even for a minor fender bender. A police report matters later, whether for insurance or a possible injury claim. Exchange insurance information, take pictures of both vehicles, and get contact information from any witnesses.

Why You Might Feel Fine (For Now)

After a crash, your body releases adrenaline. It masks pain and can make you feel like nothing is wrong. This is one of the biggest reasons people wait too long to get checked out after an accident. Injuries like whiplash often do not show symptoms for a few days, sometimes longer.

A Coverage Most People Do Not Realize They Have

Every auto insurance policy in Utah is required to include PIP, or Personal Injury Protection. It covers at least $3,000 in medical care after an accident, no matter who was at fault. That means you do not need to be in severe pain, and you do not need to prove the other driver caused it, to have coverage available for getting checked out. Most people do not realize this benefit is already sitting on their policy.

What We Look For

At Kinetic Chiropractic, we check your spine, joints, muscles, nerves, and discs for signs of whiplash and soft tissue damage. We also help you understand the difference between your PIP coverage and the other driver’s liability coverage, which trips up a lot of people after a Utah accident.

The Next Few Weeks

Recovery from an auto accident is rarely instant. Chiropractic care, done consistently, helps calm inflammation, restore normal motion, and get your body moving the way it should again. Getting evaluated early gives you the best shot at addressing whatever happened before it has a chance to settle in.

If you were in an accident anywhere near Pleasant Grove, do not wait for the pain to show up. You likely already have coverage in place for a visit. Come in and get checked out, and we will walk you through the rest.