Who to See After a Car Accident in Atlanta
After a car accident in Atlanta, see a doctor first, ideally the same day. Then talk to a personal injury attorney, and handle the body shop and your car insurance claim alongside that. A doctor who treats accident injuries can find problems you can't feel yet, like whiplash, disc injuries, and concussions, and starts the medical record any injury claim depends on.
NexGen Medical Centers treats car accident injuries at 7 locations around metro Atlanta. We offer same-day appointments, and accident victims typically have no out-of-pocket cost. Call (770) 685-0679.
Who should I see first after a car accident?
A doctor who treats accident injuries. If you have severe symptoms, such as loss of consciousness, trouble breathing, severe head or neck pain, or you can't move an arm or leg, call 911 or go to the ER first. For everything else, including pain that seems minor, get evaluated within 24 hours. Pain from whiplash, disc injuries, and concussions often shows up one to three days after the crash. Waiting can make the injury worse and harder to connect to the accident.
Doctor, attorney, or body shop: what order?
Doctor. Get examined first. Treatment can't wait, and the record you start now documents when your injuries began.
Personal injury attorney. Talk to one before you give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. Many personal injury attorneys work on contingency, which means no upfront fee.
Body shop and insurance adjuster. Repairs run on a separate track. A car with little damage does not mean you weren't hurt.
NexGen is the medical step. We coordinate with your attorney's office, and we can point you to an attorney if you don't have one.
What kind of doctor treats car accident injuries?
Start with a clinic that focuses on accident injuries and pain management instead of waiting weeks for a primary care slot. NexGen's care is built around treating the source of the pain with non-surgical options, including:
Trigger point injections
Epidural steroid injections
Facet joint injections
Radiofrequency ablation
PRP therapy
Regenerative medicine
Which symptoms mean I should be seen right away?
Neck pain or stiffness
Back pain, especially in the lower back
Numbness, tingling, or pain that runs into an arm or leg
Headaches, dizziness, or trouble concentrating
Shoulder, knee, or hip pain
Pain that is getting worse each day
Any of these after a crash is a reason to be seen. Feeling fine at the scene doesn't rule out an injury, because adrenaline masks pain.
Which NexGen location is closest to me?
• Atlanta: Downtown, Old Fourth Ward, Midtown, East Atlanta, Decatur
• Marietta: Smyrna, Kennesaw, Austell, Powder Springs
• Lawrenceville: Duluth, Snellville, Buford, Suwanee
• Cumming: Forsyth County, plus Alpharetta, Milton, Johns Creek
• Gainesville: Flowery Branch, Braselton, the Lake Lanier area
• Riverdale: College Park, Jonesboro, Morrow, Forest Park
• Conyers: Rockdale County, Covington
Not sure which is closest? Call (770) 685-0679 and we will point you to the right one.
What should I tell the clinic when I call?
Have these ready. It's fine if you don't know all of them.
• When the accident happened
• Where it hurts and how bad it is, on a scale of 1 to 10
• Whether you have numbness, tingling, or pain that spreads
• Which part of Atlanta you are in
• Whether you have an attorney or an open insurance claim
How do I pay for treatment after a car accident?
For accident victims, NexGen's care typically has no out-of-pocket cost. We work on a personal injury lien basis and coordinate with your attorney and auto insurance, so you don't pay at the time of treatment. Call us and we will explain how your claim affects billing.
What should I document after a car accident in Georgia?
• Photos of the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries
• The police report number
• The other driver's name, contact information, and insurance
• Names and numbers of any witnesses
• A dated note of your symptoms as they develop
• Every medical visit and record
Georgia generally gives you two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit, so an attorney can tell you which deadlines apply to your case. This is general information, not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions.
Who do I see after a car accident in Atlanta?
See a doctor who treats accident injuries first, ideally the same day, then talk to a personal injury attorney. NexGen Medical Centers offers same-day appointments at 7 metro Atlanta locations. Call (770) 685-0679.
Should I see a doctor or an attorney first after a car accident?
See a doctor first. Treatment should not wait, and an early medical record documents when your injuries began. Talk to an attorney before you give a recorded statement to an insurance company.
My back hurts after a car accident in Atlanta. What should I do?
Get evaluated within 24 hours, even if the pain feels manageable. Back pain after a crash can come from a disc injury, a joint injury, or muscle and ligament damage, and it often gets worse over several days. Call NexGen at (770) 685-0679 for a same-day appointment.
I have neck pain after a car accident in Atlanta. What should I do?
Neck pain after a crash is a common sign of whiplash or a cervical disc or joint injury, and symptoms can start one to three days later. Get checked early, because untreated neck injuries can turn into chronic pain and headaches. Call NexGen at (770) 685-0679.
Do I have to pay out of pocket for treatment after a car accident?
For accident victims, NexGen's care typically has no out-of-pocket cost. We work on a personal injury lien basis and coordinate with your attorney and auto insurance, so you do not pay at the time of treatment. Call us and we will explain how your claim affects billing.
Which NexGen location is closest to me?
NexGen has locations in Atlanta, Marietta, Lawrenceville, Cumming, Gainesville, Riverdale, and Conyers. Call (770) 685-0679 and we will point you to the closest one.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. New patient telehealth Saturday and Sunday, 9am to 9pm.