Call us as soon as you can
Tell the front desk it is an auto accident. There is a dedicated intake form.
Auto accident care
What should I do after a car accident?
Get examined early, document the injury, and let us handle the billing to the auto insurance claim.
Why the first weeks matter
Even a low-speed collision can strain ligaments in the neck (whiplash) and low back, and ankles and knees are often injured too. Seek an evaluation early: it matters for your recovery, and auto insurers generally expect injuries to be assessed and documented soon after an accident. Many auto policies expect an injury to be evaluated and documented within the first few weeks after a collision, often two to four. The sooner you are seen, the easier it usually is for the claim to cover care. Our clinic in north Meridian sees auto-accident patients from across the Treasure Valley.
How it works at Bonfire
Personal-injury exam and X-ray
Drs. Barker and Weed are experienced in personal-injury exams, and imaging is done in house the same day.
We bill the claim
Chiropractic care after an accident is often covered by your auto policy or the other party's. We check your claim with you and bill the responsible party's auto insurance or med-pay directly.
Care and documentation
A plan based on your findings, with the records your claim needs.
Auto accident questions
Do I pay up front?
For auto accident care we bill the responsible party's auto insurance or med-pay. Bring the claim number and insurance details if you have them.
I feel fine. Should I still be checked?
Symptoms from a collision can appear days later. An early exam documents your condition either way.
In a parent's words
Family care after a car accident
My kiddo got in a car accident and we decided to come here since they were so close to us and it's been a perfect fit for our family. … They're always on board to accommodate our crazy schedule.
Brenda L., patientIndividual results vary. Care is based on your own exam.
This page is general education, not medical advice. Individual results vary. Talk with a qualified healthcare provider about your own situation, and never stop a prescribed medication without speaking to the doctor who prescribed it.