Car Accident Evaluation in South Florida

Dr. Hochstein and our accident team have been evaluating car accident patients across South Florida since 1986. Same-day evaluations at all six locations. PIP accepted — we bill your insurer directly.

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Why You Need an Evaluation After a Car Accident

Pain is often the biggest indicator of an injury — but not always. Your body's natural adrenaline response masks pain during high-stress events like car accidents. Many patients feel fine at the scene and for hours afterward, only to wake up days later in serious pain.

The injuries that don't hurt right away are often the most important to catch early: soft tissue damage, disc herniation, cervical nerve compression, and spinal misalignment can all worsen significantly without treatment. A prompt evaluation finds these injuries before they set in, documents them for your PIP claim, and starts the recovery process while your body is most responsive to treatment.

Florida law gives you 14 days from the date of your accident to seek medical treatment and protect your PIP benefits. If you wait longer than 14 days, you may lose your right to PIP coverage for that accident entirely. Don't wait to see how you feel — come in now.

chiropractor reviewing digital xrays with patient after car accident

Diagnosis and Treatment — Starting at Your First Visit

The County Line Doctors are trained specifically in accident injury diagnosis — as well as general chiropractic practice. We've treated car accident patients since 1986 and there isn't much we haven't seen when it comes to South Florida collisions.

Treatment begins at your first visit. Depending on your diagnosis, your plan may include chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, therapeutic ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, shockwave therapy, and corrective exercises — all within our clinics, coordinated by the same Doctor managing your case.

car accident chiropractor helping patient with physical rehab

Car Accident Evaluation Near You — 6 South Florida Locations

County Line has been providing car accident evaluations to South Florida patients since 1986. We have six full-service clinics ready to see you: Miami Gardens, North Miami Beach, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Lauderhill, and Oakland Park.

All locations offer same-day evaluations, on-site digital X-ray, and PIP billing. Transportation assistance is available for accident patients who need it.

What Your Car Accident Evaluation Includes

Your first visit at County Line is a comprehensive accident evaluation designed to identify every injury from your crash — including those that haven't started hurting yet.

Every evaluation includes:

• Orthopedic examination — assessing joint integrity, range of motion, and structural damage

• Neurological examination — testing nerve function, reflexes, and sensation throughout the body

• Chiropractic examination — evaluating spinal alignment, disc health, and soft tissue condition

• Digital X-ray — on-site at all six locations, reviewed with you the same visit

• Report of findings — your doctor walks you through exactly what was found and what it means

• Treatment plan — a personalized plan built around your specific diagnosis, not a template

For the MRI and CT studies that most accident injury cases require — muscle and ligament damage doesn't show on X-ray alone — we work with trusted, accredited local imaging centers. Our Miami Gardens and Plantation clinics are located directly next door to MRI facilities for same-visit imaging.

Your first visit at County Line is a comprehensive accident evaluation designed to identify every injury from your crash — including those that haven't started hurting yet.

Every evaluation includes:

• Orthopedic examination — assessing joint integrity, range of motion, and structural damage

• Neurological examination — testing nerve function, reflexes, and sensation throughout the body

• Chiropractic examination — evaluating spinal alignment, disc health, and soft tissue condition

• Digital X-ray — on-site at all six locations, reviewed with you the same visit

• Report of findings — your doctor walks you through exactly what was found and what it means

• Treatment plan — a personalized plan built around your specific diagnosis, not a template

Injury Documentation for Your PIP Claim & Attorney

Accurate, complete medical documentation is the foundation of both your recovery and your personal injury claim. From your first visit forward, County Line provides thorough written records of your diagnosis, treatment, and progress — the kind of documentation your PIP insurer and personal injury attorney rely on.

Our team delivers reports promptly and works directly with your attorney's office to ensure nothing slows down your case. If you don't yet have an attorney, you don't need one to begin — we see patients with and without legal representation every day.

What happens at your first visit

About 60–90 minutes. Tap through the steps.

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Check-in

Bring your ID, your auto insurance card and, if you have it, the police report or exchange-of-information slip. We handle the PIP paperwork with your insurer.

You don't need an attorney to be seen, and we bill your PIP insurer directly.

Car Accident Evaluation — Frequently Asked Questions

How soon after my accident should I come in? As soon as possible. Florida's 14-day PIP window starts the day of your accident. Same-day and next-day evaluations are available at all six locations.

Does PIP cover my evaluation? Yes. Florida PIP insurance covers your car accident evaluation and subsequent treatment. We bill your PIP insurer directly — you don't pay out of pocket to be seen.

Do I need a lawyer before coming in? No. You can be seen immediately after your accident without an attorney. If you have one, we'll work with their office. If you need a referral, we can help with that too.

How long does the evaluation take? Your first visit typically takes 60-90 minutes and covers the full examination, digital X-rays, and a review of findings with your doctor.

What if I don't have pain yet? Come in anyway. Many serious car accident injuries don't produce pain for 24–72 hours. An evaluation now protects both your health and your PIP coverage window.

Often combined with: Digital Imaging, Chiropractic Adjustment

Schedule Your Car Accident Evaluation Today

Six locations across Miami-Dade and Broward. Same-day evaluations available. PIP covers your visit — we handle the billing.

Schedule Your Car Accident Evaluation Today

Six locations across Miami-Dade and Broward. Same-day evaluations available. PIP covers your visit — we handle the billing.