Auto and Work Injuries

Individuals injured in automobile accidents should have a thorough spinal, orthopedic, neurological and joint examination. It is not uncommon for individuals to have undetected problems that could surface weeks, months and even years after traumatic incidents.

With the advancement of bumper technology it is not uncommon for automobiles receive little damage and yet have occupants suffer serious spinal injury. If caught early enough, specific chiropractic adjustments can reduce inflammation and minimize scar tissue.

Dr. Caraotta and Dr. Bowman are licensed in the state of Illinois to treat individuals under the Workers Compensation Act. Individuals who are hurt on the job have the right to choose two of their own treating practitioners. Many times patients and employers do not realize that under the Workers Compensation Act, injured employees have a right to choose.

When injured employees report to our office, we send out an initial report to the employer, detailing the extent of the injury and the treatment plan. If you have a work injury, have not responded well to previous treatment or have become dissatisfied with care, you are welcome to consult our office.

Our doctors offer second opinions in injury cases, have been consultants to the insurance industry, and are proficient in documenting and presenting conditions appropriately to insurance companies and in the court room.