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Driver after a car accident in Tampa, where auto injury care should start within 14 days
Same-Day Appointments · Florida 14-Day Rule

Hurt in a car accident?
Start care today.

Florida law gives you 14 days to start treatment and keep your PIP benefits. We take same-day appointments, run X-rays in-house, and handle the paperwork.

Florida PIP law

The 14-day rule

Florida's Personal Injury Protection (PIP) law requires you to receive initial medical care within 14 days of your accident to keep your benefits. Care from a chiropractic physician qualifies.

14 days

From the date of your accident to start care and protect your PIP benefits.

80%

Of necessary medical expenses PIP generally covers, up to your policy limit.

Day 1

Exam and in-house X-rays at your first visit, with your condition documented.

Don't wait. Even if you feel okay now, soft-tissue injuries often worsen over days. Getting examined early documents your condition and keeps your options open.

What we treat

Common auto injuries
we see every week.

Crash forces load the spine and soft tissue in ways everyday life doesn't. These are the injuries we evaluate and treat most often after an accident.

Whiplash

A rapid back-and-forth motion of the neck that strains muscles and ligaments. Symptoms often appear 24-72 hours after the crash, not immediately.

Disc Herniations

Impact forces can push spinal disc material against nearby nerves. Non-surgical options, including spinal decompression, are often the first-line approach.

Cervical Strain

Overstretched neck muscles and tendons that cause stiffness and limited range of motion. Early evaluation helps keep a minor strain from becoming chronic.

Shoulder Injuries

Seatbelts and bracing against the wheel commonly injure the shoulder's soft tissue. We evaluate the joint, not just the point of pain.

Lower Back Injuries

Lumbar sprains, strains, and disc injuries are among the most common crash outcomes. X-rays on day one help us rule out what doesn't belong in your plan.

Post-Accident Headaches

Headaches after a crash often trace back to the neck. Treating the underlying cervical injury usually matters more than treating the headache alone.

How it works

We handle the complexity.
You focus on healing.

No mystery, no runaround. Here's exactly what happens from your first call to your care plan.

01

Call or book online

Same-day appointments available. Tell us it's an auto injury and we'll prioritize you.

02

X-rays & full exam

On-site X-rays and a complete evaluation at your first visit. We diagnose before we treat.

03

Plan & paperwork

We build your care plan and handle PIP claims, documentation, and attorney coordination.

04

Focus on healing

You come in, get treated, and get better. We keep the administrative side moving.

Spine X-ray taken in-house at Physical Medicine Health Center, Tampa

In-house X-rays

No separate radiology visit

We take and read X-rays on-site, during your first appointment.

Attorneys welcome

We work with
your attorney.

You don't need a lawyer to start care

Treatment comes first. You can begin today, with or without representation.

If you have one, we coordinate

We handle referrals, second opinions, and documentation with your attorney's office so nothing falls through the cracks.

Clean records, every visit

Your exam findings, imaging, and treatment notes are documented thoroughly from day one.

Patient experiences

Tampa drivers trust us after the crash.

4.8 · 161 Google reviews

Read what auto-injury patients say about their care, in their own words, on our Google profile.

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Do I need a lawyer before I start care?
No. You can start treatment immediately without an attorney. If you do have one, or hire one later, we coordinate documentation and referrals with their office.
Will PIP cover my treatment?
Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) generally covers 80% of necessary medical expenses after an auto accident, up to your policy limit, when care begins within 14 days. We verify your coverage and explain what applies before treatment starts.
What if I feel fine? Should I still come in?
Yes. Soft-tissue injuries like whiplash often take days to produce symptoms, and waiting past the 14-day window can forfeit your PIP benefits. An exam documents your condition either way.
How long will treatment take?
It depends on your injuries and how your body responds. After your exam and X-rays we lay out a plan with a clear schedule, and we adjust it with you as you progress.
Can you work with my attorney?
Yes. We coordinate referrals, second opinions, and documentation with your attorney's office so nothing falls through the cracks.
What is the Florida 14-day rule?
Under Florida's PIP law, you must receive initial medical care within 14 days of your accident to keep your Personal Injury Protection benefits. Care from a chiropractic physician qualifies.

Ready to start care?

We're here.
Don't wait on day 14.

Same-day appointments available. We'll confirm by text within business hours.

  • Mon, Wed, Fri · 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Tue, Thu, Sat · By appointment
  • PIP & attorney coordination included

Or call / text

813-978-0020
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