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Expert Car Accident Orthopedic Care

Orthopedic specialist treating whiplash and back pain after car accident

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Same-week appointments for neck, back, shoulder, knee, and wrist injuries. PPO and auto injury coverage accepted.

We work closely with attorneys for records and scheduling
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Get expert orthopedic care for your car accident injuries

If you have emergency symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest ER.

What to Do Right Now

Move gently within comfort - don't stay completely still
Ice for 15-20 minutes every 2-3 hours for the first 48 hours
Take over-the-counter pain relievers as directed on package
Avoid heat for the first 2 days
Sleep with extra pillow support if needed
Document your symptoms and pain levels

Common Car Accident Injuries We Treat

Advanced Treatment Options

Recovery Timeline

Acute PhaseRecovery PhaseMaintenance Phase

Phase 2 - Recovery Phase (Weeks 3-6)

Progressive strengthening and return to normal activities. Most patients return to full function.

• Driving: Usually cleared for normal driving
• Work: Full return to work activities expected
• Exercise: Gradual return to gym and recreational activities

Insurance & Coverage Guide

Select your state to see how your treatment is covered

No-Fault Auto Insurance

Florida PIP (Personal Injury Protection)

Florida PIP: You must see a doctor within 14 days of the accident or you permanently lose your $10,000 benefit.

  • Florida's PIP provides $10,000 in medical benefits — but only if you seek care within 14 days
  • Requires treatment from an MD or DO (not just a chiropractor) to access the full $10,000
  • Covers 80% of reasonable medical expenses up to the limit
  • Mountain Spine & Orthopedics is a PIP-compliant provider — we bill your auto insurer directly
  • Our patient advocates confirm your benefits before your first appointment

Medical Lien Available: No insurance? No problem. We treat you now and collect from your settlement — no out-of-pocket cost for the evaluation.

Not sure if you're covered? Call (561) 223-9959 — our patient advocates verify your coverage before your first appointment.

Verify My Coverage — (561) 223-9959

Find the Nearest Clinic

Open 8 AM – 8 PM, 7 Days · 22+ Locations Across FL, NJ, NY, PA & GA

Orthopedic Clinics Near FL's Highest Car Accident Areas

Our clinics are strategically located near the highest-risk corridors in each state.

South Florida

I-95 Corridor — Miami to Fort Lauderdale

One of the most congested highway corridors in Florida, this stretch of I-95 between Miami and Fort Lauderdale accounts for thousands of motor vehicle accidents annually. High-speed rear-end collisions and lane-change crashes are common, frequently causing whiplash, herniated discs, and lumbar fractures.

Nearest Clinic: Hollywood, FL →

South Florida

US-1 Biscayne Blvd — Downtown Miami to Aventura

Heavy urban traffic, frequent pedestrian crossings, and commercial truck deliveries make US-1 in Miami a high-risk corridor for pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, and rear-end collisions causing cervical and lumbar spine injuries.

Nearest Clinic: South Miami, FL →

Palm Beach County

I-95 Palm Beach Gardens to Boca Raton

The Palm Beach section of I-95 sees significant accident volume from commuter and tourist traffic. Construction zones and on/off ramp merges contribute to rear-end and sideswipe collisions causing neck and back injuries.

Nearest Clinic: Boca Raton, FL →

Palm Beach County

Palm Beach Lakes Blvd & Okeechobee Blvd Intersections

High-volume intersections in West Palm Beach near major commercial districts generate significant T-bone and angle crash injury patterns including shoulder injuries, knee trauma, and spinal fractures.

Nearest Clinic: Palm Beach Gardens, FL →

Orlando Metro

I-4 Corridor — Orlando to Davenport

Interstate 4 is consistently rated among Florida's most dangerous highways. High traffic volume from theme park visitors and commercial trucks creates frequent rear-end pile-ups and rollover accidents causing cervical fractures, disc injuries, and knee trauma.

Nearest Clinic: Davenport, FL →

Orlando Metro

SR-408 East-West Expressway — Orlando Central

This toll expressway cutting through central Orlando sees significant commuter accident frequency. High-speed merges and distracted driving cause whiplash, thoracic injuries, and wrist fractures from bracing on impact.

Nearest Clinic: Orlando, FL →

Northeast Florida

I-95 & I-295 Jacksonville Interchange

The Jacksonville interchange of I-95 and I-295 is among the busiest in northeast Florida. Complex multi-lane merges and high truck traffic create significant risk for high-energy crash mechanisms causing spinal and extremity injuries.

Nearest Clinic: Jacksonville, FL →

Treasure Coast

US-1 Fort Pierce Corridor

The US-1 corridor through Fort Pierce and Port St. Lucie is a high-volume arterial road with frequent intersection collisions and pedestrian accidents. Agricultural and construction vehicle traffic increases injury severity.

Nearest Clinic: Fort Pierce, FL →

Accident data referenced from Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Signal Four Analytics and Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles crash statistics.

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Car Accident FAQs

Florida's Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law requires you to seek medical care within 14 days of a car accident to access up to $10,000 in no-fault benefits. If you wait longer than 14 days, you permanently forfeit that coverage. Florida also requires that care be provided by an MD or DO — not only a chiropractor — to qualify for the full benefit. Mountain Spine & Orthopedics has same-week availability at 10 Florida clinics in Hollywood, Boca Raton, Orlando, Palm Beach Gardens, Miami, and more.

New Jersey operates under a no-fault PIP system, meaning your own auto insurer pays your medical bills regardless of who caused the accident. NJ PIP coverage ranges from a $15,000 minimum to $250,000 depending on your policy elections. You must seek treatment promptly and use providers who document injuries thoroughly. Our Paramus, Bridgewater, Edison, Cherry Hill, and Freehold clinics accept all major NJ auto insurers and provide the detailed orthopedic records your claim requires.

New York offers $50,000 in no-fault medical coverage — the highest in the country. This covers orthopedic evaluations, MRI and X-ray imaging, injections, outside rehabilitation guidance, and surgical care. You must file a no-fault claim within 30 days of the accident and seek treatment promptly. Our New York City (Midtown, 535 Fifth Ave) clinic is an authorized no-fault provider with same-week appointment availability.

When you buy auto insurance in Pennsylvania, you elect either limited tort or full tort coverage. Full tort gives you the unrestricted right to sue for pain and suffering after any accident. Limited tort restricts that right unless your injuries meet the 'serious injury' threshold — typically a permanent impairment, significant disfigurement, or fracture. Comprehensive orthopedic documentation from the very first visit can help establish serious injury status. Our Philadelphia and Allentown specialists understand PA tort law requirements.

The most frequent car accident orthopedic injuries include: whiplash and cervical strain, herniated or bulging discs in the neck and lumbar spine, lumbar muscle or ligament strain, rotator cuff and shoulder labrum tears from bracing, knee meniscus or ligament injuries, and wrist or hand fractures from FOOSH (fall onto outstretched hand) impact. Many of these injuries do not cause immediate pain — symptoms can appear 24 to 72 hours after the crash, which is why prompt evaluation is critical regardless of how you feel at the scene.

Yes. In Florida, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Georgia, Mountain Spine & Orthopedics offers lien-based treatment for qualified personal injury patients. Under a medical lien, you receive full orthopedic evaluation and care now — no upfront payment — and we are paid from your settlement when your case resolves. Our patient advocates confirm lien eligibility during your intake call. Call (561) 223-9959 for details.

If you have neck or back pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, or limited range of motion, imaging should be ordered at your first orthopedic visit. Many car accident disc injuries, fractures, and ligament tears are invisible on X-ray and require MRI for accurate diagnosis. Delaying imaging can make it harder to document the causal link between the accident and your injuries. Our FL, NJ, NY, PA, and GA clinics provide on-site and coordinated diagnostic imaging.

Bring the police or accident report, your auto insurance card and policy number, any ER or urgent care discharge paperwork, imaging CDs or reports from prior visits, your attorney's contact information if you have one, and a list of current medications. If you have photographs of the vehicle damage or accident scene, those are useful as well. Our intake team uses this information to ensure your visit is documented correctly for both clinical and insurance purposes.

Most new car accident patients are seen within the same week — often within 2 to 3 business days. If you are in Florida and approaching the 14-day PIP window, call us at (561) 223-9959 the same day for priority scheduling. We have 22+ locations across FL, NJ, NY, PA, and GA, so there is almost always a clinic near you with rapid availability.

The majority of car accident orthopedic injuries are treated non-surgically with targeted injections, activity modification, bracing, and outside rehabilitation guidance or pain management. When conservative care has been exhausted and a structural injury — such as a large herniated disc causing nerve damage, or an unstable fracture — requires intervention, our board-certified orthopedic surgeons offer minimally invasive procedures with significantly faster recovery times than traditional open surgery.

Injured With No Insurance? We Still See You.

Mountain Spine & Orthopedics treats injured patients regardless of insurance status. We offer medical lien arrangements — you receive the orthopedic care you need today, and we are paid from your settlement.

  • ✓No upfront payment required for evaluation
  • ✓We coordinate directly with your personal injury attorney
  • ✓Available in FL, NJ, NY, PA & GA for qualifying cases
  • ✓Board-certified orthopedic surgeons and spine specialists
  • ✓Detailed medical records provided for your legal claim
Call (561) 223-9959 — We Verify Before Your Visit

Referring Attorneys

Mountain Spine & Orthopedics partners with personal injury attorneys across FL, NJ, NY & PA. We provide the medical documentation your case needs.

  • ✓Same-week evaluations for your client — no backlog
  • ✓Comprehensive orthopedic reports and narrative summaries
  • ✓MRI, X-ray, and diagnostic coordination on-site
  • ✓IME and expert witness services available
  • ✓Lien-based billing accepted — no upfront cost to your client
  • ✓HIPAA-secure records portal for your firm
  • ✓Deposition preparation and courtroom testimony available
  • ✓Direct line for attorney scheduling and records: (561) 223-9959
Attorney Referral Line: (561) 223-9959

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