Car Accident Chiropractor in Bradenton, FL
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Same-day visits during office hours in Bradenton • EMC coordination • NCV/EMG nerve testing • Thorough, timely records
Hurt in a crash on Cortez Road, Manatee Avenue, US-41, I-75 or anywhere in Manatee County? Kessler Spine & Rehab is a car accident injury clinic at 3633 Cortez Rd W, Suite A9, Bradenton. We examine you, document our findings clearly, help coordinate the Florida PIP steps that apply to you (such as EMC coordination), and start care when it's appropriate. You don't need a lawyer or a referral to be seen.
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Our phone line answers 24/7: staff during office hours and our AI virtual assistant after hours.
Is this an emergency? If you have chest pain, trouble breathing, a severe or worsening headache, confusion, loss of consciousness, weakness or numbness, heavy bleeding, or a possible broken bone, call 911 or go to the nearest ER now. This page is for non-emergency care after a crash.
Se habla español en nuestra oficina de Bradenton.
Transportation may be available. Ask our staff.
Why Bradenton Crash Patients Choose Kessler Spine & Rehab
After a crash, people need a careful exam, testing when it's appropriate, and clear records. Here's what our Bradenton office offers under one roof:
- Same-day appointments and walk-ins during office hours at our Bradenton office. No referral needed.
- Three doctors on the Bradenton team: Dr. Kylee Kessler, Doctor of Chiropractic; Dr. Kris Kessler, Doctor of Chiropractic, CCSP; and Dr. Felicia Danio, Doctor of Chiropractic, DIBCN, FIACN, DIBE, a chiropractic neurologist.
- In-office nerve testing (NCV/EMG) with Dr. Felicia Danio, to help evaluate nerve function when there's numbness, tingling, or arm or leg pain.
- Concussion evaluation that includes computerized neurocognitive testing such as ImPACT.
- Objective neck and movement testing. NeckCare cervical assessment and Motion Guidance help track how your neck moves and how it changes over care.
- EMC coordination for Florida PIP, when an Emergency Medical Condition determination may be needed for benefits above $2,500.
- MRI and specialist coordination when your doctor finds it clinically appropriate.
- Thorough, timely records. Our records team processes requests promptly and tracks each one until it's complete. Records are released with the patient's written authorization.
- Bilingual front desk. Se habla español en nuestra oficina de Bradenton.
- Team chiropractors for State College of Florida athletics, and an active member of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce.
- Local roots. We sponsor Bayshore Elementary and Prine Elementary.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Florida
A crash is confusing, and the steps you take in the first days can help with both your health and your paperwork. Here's a plain checklist:
- Get to safety and call 911 if anyone is hurt or the vehicles are blocking traffic. Florida law requires reporting crashes that involve an injury.
- Get emergency care first if you have any of the warning signs listed above.
- Document the scene. Take photos of the vehicles, the road, any visible injuries, and the other driver's license, plate and insurance card. Get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses.
- Get the crash report number from the officer.
- Notify your own auto insurer and open a PIP claim. Write down your claim number.
- Consider getting checked by a qualified provider within 14 days. See the 14-day rule below.
- Note any symptoms and when they started, such as headaches, neck or back pain, sleep changes, dizziness, or numbness, so you can describe them accurately to your provider.
- Save every receipt, and track mileage to your medical visits.
- Talk to an attorney if you want to. It's your choice, and you don't need one to be seen here.
What to bring to your first visit: a photo ID, your auto insurance card, your PIP claim number if you have one, the crash report or report number, any ER or urgent care paperwork, a list of your medications, and your attorney's contact information if you have one.
Florida's 14-Day PIP Rule, Explained Plainly
Florida is a no-fault state. Your own Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage is your first source of medical coverage after a crash, even if the accident was your fault. Here's how it generally works:
- The 14-day window. To use your PIP medical benefits, you generally need to receive initial medical services within 14 days of the accident. Missing that window can mean losing those benefits.
- What PIP pays. PIP typically pays 80% of covered, reasonable medical care. You may owe a deductible or the remaining 20%, and your health insurance or MedPay may help with that.
- The $2,500 and $10,000 levels. Without an Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) determination, PIP medical benefits are generally limited to $2,500. With an EMC determination from a qualified provider, they can reach up to $10,000.
- If another driver was at fault, other coverage may apply. You may choose to discuss this with your insurer or an attorney.
Every policy is different. We'll help verify your benefits before treatment begins, but your insurer makes the final coverage decisions.
Car Accident Injuries We Evaluate
Some people notice symptoms right away. Others notice them later, or find that they change over the first few days. Each person is different, which is why an individual evaluation matters.
Whiplash and Neck Injuries
Whiplash is a neck injury from a sudden back-and-forth movement of the head. It may involve the muscles, ligaments, or small joints of the neck. Commonly reported symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, headaches at the base of the skull, shoulder and upper back pain, and trouble turning your head. Learn more about whiplash treatment.
Concussion and Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
A concussion can happen without a direct blow to the head. A jolt that moves the head quickly can also cause one (CDC). Commonly reported symptoms include headaches, dizziness, brain fog, light or noise sensitivity, trouble sleeping, irritability, and memory or concentration problems. Learn more about our concussion evaluation.
Back, Disc and Rib Injuries
Seat belts save lives. In a sudden stop, the mid back, low back, ribs, and chest wall may also be strained. We evaluate mid-back and low back pain, muscle spasm, rib and chest-wall pain, and symptoms that may point to a disc injury, such as pain that travels into a leg.
Nerve Injuries
Numbness, tingling, burning, or weakness in the arms, hands, legs, or feet can have several causes, including nerve irritation or compression. When appropriate, NCV/EMG testing can help evaluate nerve function. Learn more about NCV/EMG nerve testing.
Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Jaw Injuries
Bracing against the steering wheel, dashboard, or door may strain the shoulders, hips, or knees. Jaw (TMJ) pain and clicking are also sometimes reported after a whiplash-type injury.
Testing That May Be Part of Your Evaluation
Objective findings help guide care. Depending on your exam, your Bradenton visit may include:
| Test | What it looks at |
|---|---|
| Orthopedic and neurological exam | Range of motion, reflexes, strength, sensation and injury patterns |
| Neuro exam with Dr. Felicia Danio, Doctor of Chiropractic, DIBCN, FIACN, DIBE | A chiropractic neurologist's look at nerve, balance and eye-movement findings |
| NCV/EMG nerve testing | How well your nerves carry signals and how your muscles respond |
| ImPACT computerized neurocognitive testing | Memory, reaction time and processing speed, as one part of a concussion evaluation |
| NeckCare cervical assessment | How your neck moves, its control and its position sense |
| Motion Guidance | Movement tracking used during assessment and active rehab |
| MRI and specialist coordination | Ordered or referred when your doctor finds it clinically appropriate |
No single test diagnoses an injury by itself. Your doctor puts the results together with your history and exam.
EMC Coordination for Florida PIP
Not every patient needs an EMC. Some patients' care stays within the first $2,500 of PIP medical benefits. If your care may need more, an Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) determination can allow access to up to $10,000.
When an EMC is needed, we coordinate it, either through a records review with an outside qualified provider or by arranging an EMC evaluation. Under Florida law, the determination itself is made by a qualifying medical provider, such as an MD, DO, PA or APRN. When an evaluation is the right route, it can be coordinated with an outside qualifying medical provider, in person or by telehealth. We handle the coordination so you aren't left chasing paperwork.
Records and Care Coordination
Patients, case managers, adjusters, and attorneys often need clear, consistent records. With the patient's written authorization, our Bradenton office can provide:
- Initial exam documentation: history, objective findings, and functional status
- NCV/EMG, neurological, and concussion evaluation results, when those tests were performed
- EMC, MRI, and specialist coordination notes, when applicable
- Progress re-exams and final documentation, as requested
Records requests: email records@kesslerspine.com or fax 727-216-4785, with a signed patient authorization. Our records team processes requests promptly and tracks each one until it's complete.
Scheduling: patients can call (941) 877-0317 or book online. Same-day visits are often available at our Bradenton office during office hours.
You don't need an attorney to be seen here, and we don't refer patients to particular law firms.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Check-in and history. We'll go over how the crash happened, how you felt afterward, and your health history. Our front desk helps verify your PIP benefits.
- Exam. Your doctor does a full orthopedic and neurological exam and orders any testing your findings call for.
- Explanation. We explain what we found in plain language and answer your questions.
- Plan. If care is appropriate, we build an individual plan. It can include chiropractic adjustments, soft-tissue work, active rehab and neuromuscular re-education, and other in-office treatments.
- Coordination. We set up an EMC, MRI, or specialist visit if you need one, and release records when you authorize it in writing.
- Re-exams. We re-measure as care goes on to track how your condition changes over time.
If your exam shows something that needs a different kind of provider first, we'll tell you and point you to the right place.
Insurance, PIP and Cost
- Florida PIP: your own PIP is usually the first payer after a crash, no matter who was at fault. See the 14-day rule above.
- MedPay and health insurance may help with deductibles or the remaining 20%, depending on your policy.
- Other coverage: if another driver was at fault, other coverage may apply.
- Self-pay: ask our front desk about options.
We'll verify your benefits and explain what we find before treatment begins. Your insurer decides what it covers, so we can't promise a specific amount. We'll make sure you understand the process.
Meet Your Bradenton Doctors
- Dr. Kylee Kessler, Doctor of Chiropractic: co-owner. She focuses on auto accident recovery, concussion care, and functional rehab, and has completed post-doctoral certificate programs in trauma patient evaluation and MRI spine interpretation.
- Dr. Kris Kessler, Doctor of Chiropractic, CCSP: co-owner, a Certified Chiropractic Sports Practitioner, and team chiropractor for State College of Florida athletics. He focuses on auto injury care and care coordination with medical specialists.
- Dr. Felicia Danio, Doctor of Chiropractic, DIBCN, FIACN, DIBE: a chiropractic neurologist. She performs NCV/EMG testing and neuro exams, and also sees car accident patients in Bradenton.
What Our Patients Say
Kessler Spine & Rehab has more than 120 Google reviews with a 5.0 rating.
Visit Our Bradenton Office
Kessler Spine & Rehab, Bradenton
3633 Cortez Rd W, Suite A9
Bradenton, FL 34210
Phone: (941) 877-0317, answered 24/7 (staff during office hours, AI virtual assistant after hours)
Book online: https://patient.chirotouch.com/KesslerSpineandRehab
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM and 1:30 PM–6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
| Saturday–Sunday | Closed |
Same-day appointments and walk-ins are available during office hours at the Bradenton office.
We serve Bradenton, West Bradenton, Cortez, Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish, Lakewood Ranch, Anna Maria Island, Holmes Beach, Longboat Key and Sarasota.
Se habla español en nuestra oficina de Bradenton.
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Car Accident FAQs
Should I see a chiropractor after a car accident if I feel fine?
Many people choose to. Some injuries, such as whiplash or concussion, may not cause noticeable symptoms right away. An exam documents how you're doing, and under Florida's 14-day rule, you generally need to get care within 14 days to use your PIP medical benefits.
What is Florida's 14-day rule?
To use your PIP medical benefits, you generally need to receive initial medical services within 14 days of the crash. Missing that window can mean losing those benefits, so it's worth being evaluated promptly.
Do I need an attorney to be seen?
No. You don't need an attorney to be seen. Getting evaluated comes first. If another driver was at fault, you can choose to talk with an attorney anytime.
Is my care covered by PIP?
In most cases, PIP is your first source of coverage, even if the accident was your fault. It typically pays 80% of covered care, up to $10,000 in medical benefits when an EMC is determined, or up to $2,500 without one. You may owe a deductible or the remaining 20%. We'll help verify your benefits before treatment begins.
What is an EMC, and do you coordinate it?
An Emergency Medical Condition (EMC) determination is what allows PIP medical benefits to go above $2,500, up to $10,000. Not every patient needs one. When an EMC is needed, we coordinate it, either through a records review with an outside qualified provider or by arranging an EMC evaluation.
Can I get a same-day appointment in Bradenton?
Yes. Same-day appointments and walk-ins are available during office hours at our Bradenton office. You can also call (941) 877-0317 or book online.
Do you offer nerve testing after a car accident?
Yes. Dr. Felicia Danio, Doctor of Chiropractic, DIBCN, FIACN, DIBE, performs NCV/EMG nerve testing at our Bradenton office when it's appropriate for your symptoms, such as numbness, tingling or weakness.
Do you evaluate concussions after a crash?
Yes. Our concussion evaluation can include computerized neurocognitive testing such as ImPACT, which is one part of the evaluation and doesn't diagnose a brain injury by itself. If you have warning signs like a worsening headache, repeated vomiting or confusion, call 911 or go to the ER.
How are medical records requested?
Patients, or anyone the patient authorizes in writing, can request records by email at records@kesslerspine.com or by fax at 727-216-4785. Our records team processes requests promptly and tracks each one until it's complete.
Do you speak Spanish?
Yes. Se habla español en nuestra oficina de Bradenton.
Get Checked Today in Bradenton
Florida's 14-day PIP window applies after most crashes. Call, book online, or walk in during office hours at our Bradenton office.
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For emergencies, call 911 or go to the ER.
