Auto Accident Injuries

Auto accidents have become a major cause of neck and back injuries in Las Vegas. These injuries are commonly referred to as "whiplash." Over the past several years the number of accident related whiplash injuries has been on the rise not only here but across America. The continued growth and overcrowded roads of Las Vegas will likely cause these injuries to continue to rise for some time.

Dr. Olmstead has completed an advanced certification course in Whiplash and Brain Traumatology sponsored by the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. In this course Dr. Olmstead learned details about accident related injuries and how these injuries take place. He also learned about the best methods for treating whiplash injuries. Below you will find a few whiplash facts. For more information about whiplash, or for references, contact Dr. Olmstead. You can also learn more about whiplash at the website for the Spine Research Institute of San Diego. Their website is: www.srisd.com.

• A majority of people involved in car accidents are injured.
• Chiropractic treatment is one of the most effective treatments for whiplash.
• Rear end collisions cause more injuries than front or side impact collisions.
• Damage to your vehicle does not correlate to bodily injury (you can be injured even with little or no vehicle damage).
• Injuries have been shown to occur at crash speeds of 6.2 mph and less.
• Onset of pain is often delayed after an accident, sometimes taking up to several weeks to start.

Most first time accident victims don’t know what to do in order to obtain treatment after they are injured. After an auto accident there are several means that may be available to help you get the treatment you need. Some of your options include; using the auto insurance of the at fault driver, using your own auto insurance, or using your health insurance. Some people choose to have an attorney help them work with the insurance company. If you have been injured and aren’t sure what to do, or if you aren’t sure if you need an attorney, call for a free consultation and we can help answer your important questions.

There are several quick tips that can help decrease your chance of getting into an accident and decrease your chance of injury should you be involved in an accident. Dr. Olmstead discusses these tips in his free workshops on Auto Safety and Crash Preparation. Email us at to find out the date and time of Dr. Olmstead’s next free workshop.