HAND, WRIST & ARM INJURIES
Hurt your hand, wrist or shoulder in a car accident?
Bracing against the steering wheel, an airbag going off or a seat belt locking can injure your hands, wrists, elbows and shoulders — not just your neck and back. We treat these injuries in North Miami Beach, and your own PIP usually pays first.
Common crash injuries to the arms and hands
- Wrist sprains from gripping or bracing on the steering wheel
- Thumb and finger injuries
- Bruising, burns or swelling from an airbag
- Elbow pain
- Shoulder strain from the seat belt or from bracing
- Numbness or tingling in the hand or fingers — get this checked promptly
Why it matters who treats it
Many accident clinics focus on the neck and back. At our clinic, an occupational therapist who works on hand and upper-body rehab — Andres “Andy” Zapata, OT — works alongside our physical therapists, chiropractic care and the licensed medical provider who performs EMC evaluations. One clinic, one plan, one set of records.
What treatment can include
- An evaluation of strength, grip, range of motion and swelling
- Hands-on therapy and exercises to bring back grip and motion
- Help getting back to work and daily tasks like typing, lifting and driving
- A home exercise program
The 14-day clock still runs
Florida PIP pays only if your first medical visit happens within 14 days of the crash. Hand and wrist pain is easy to ignore at first — don’t wait. How the 14-day rule works.
Your own PIP pays first
Florida is a no-fault state, so your own PIP covers your medical bills first. PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical bills. You may qualify for up to $10,000 if a licensed medical provider determines you have an emergency medical condition (EMC); otherwise benefits may be limited to $2,500. What an EMC evaluation is.
When to go to the ER first
Go to the emergency room or call 911 if you see an obvious deformity, think a bone is broken, have a deep cut, or have numbness that doesn’t go away. Then come see us for rehab.
Other ways to pay
We also accept most health insurance and letters of protection from your attorney. You don’t need a lawyer to be seen.