Auto Injury Treatment
in Queens, NY
Same-day evaluations when available. No-fault and workers' comp accepted. Serving Rego Park and all of Queens since 2004.
Auto injury treatment is medical care for injuries caused by a car crash: whiplash, herniated discs, pinched nerves, joint pain, concussion and soft tissue damage. In New York, no-fault insurance pays for medically necessary treatment no matter who caused the accident, and you generally need to begin care within 30 days.
Queens Pain Clinic, a board-certified interventional pain practice in Rego Park, evaluates these injuries, treats them, and keeps the records your insurer will ask for.
Last reviewed October 2026
Auto injury treatment is medical care for injuries caused by a car crash: whiplash, herniated discs, pinched nerves, joint pain, concussion and soft tissue damage. Adrenaline can hide pain right after impact, so neck, back and nerve injuries often show up a day or several days later. In New York, no-fault insurance pays for medically necessary treatment no matter who caused the accident, and you generally need to begin care within 30 days. Queens Pain Clinic in Rego Park evaluates these injuries, treats them, and keeps the records your insurer will ask for. If you lost consciousness, have a severe headache, confusion, chest or abdominal pain, weakness or numbness in a limb, or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels, go to an emergency room first.
Your own auto insurance under New York no-fault, whoever was driving badly. We bill the carrier directly
Generally begin care and file your no-fault application within 30 days of the accident
9701 66th Ave, Rego Park, NY 11374
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am to 6 pm. Sun 9 am to 3 pm. Closed Wed and Sat
Call 1-877-97 NO PAIN
Why You Should Get Checked Even If You Feel Okay
A lot of people leave the scene of a crash feeling shaken but fine. Then they wake up two days later unable to turn their head.
That pattern is common. Adrenaline masks pain right after impact, and injuries to the neck, back and nerves often take a day or several to show up. A disc can be damaged long before it irritates a nerve. A mild concussion can look like ordinary tiredness.
There are two practical reasons not to wait:
Your body
Injuries caught early are usually easier to treat, and pain that is left alone can settle in and become a long-term problem.
Your claim
New York’s no-fault rules set short deadlines. An insurer can question or deny treatment that started late, and a visit shortly after the crash ties your symptoms to the accident in the medical record.
Go to an emergency room first if you lost consciousness, have a severe headache, confusion, chest or abdominal pain, weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, or trouble controlling your bladder or bowels. Come see us once you've been cleared.
Injuries We Evaluate and Treat After a Car Accident
Neck and upper back
- Whiplash and cervical sprain or strain
- Herniated or bulging cervical discs
- Facet joint pain
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Rotator cuff and shoulder injuries
Lower back and hips
- Lumbar sprain and strain
- Herniated or bulging lumbar discs
- Sciatica and other nerve root compression (radiculopathy)
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
Head, jaw and soft tissue
- Concussion and post-concussion symptoms
- TMJ pain from the jaw striking or clenching on impact
- Muscle knots and myofascial pain
- Deep bruising and contusions
Pain in a specific area? See our pages on neck pain, low back pain, shoulder pain and knee pain.
What Happens at Your First Visit
Four steps, from the exam to discharge. See your first visit for more.
Evaluation
We start with what happened in the crash and what you’re feeling now. Then comes a physical and neurological exam: range of motion, strength, reflexes, and where it hurts. This is also when we note how your symptoms line up with the accident.
Imaging, if it’s needed
Not everyone needs an MRI. When the exam points to a disc, nerve or joint problem, we order X-rays or MRI, or send you to a specialist. Whether we order a test or hold off, we write down why.
A plan built around your injury
Depending on what we find, that can include physical therapy, injections, or regenerative treatment. The plan changes as you improve or if something isn’t working.
Follow-up and discharge
We track your progress at each visit, including anything that hasn’t fully resolved. Your discharge notes record where you ended up, and they often matter later in a claim.
Treatments Available
Most auto injuries improve with conservative care. When pain doesn't respond, or an imaging finding explains it, we can go further. Options include:
We lean on procedures and rehab before long-term pain medication wherever it makes medical sense.
How New York No-Fault Insurance Works
New York is a no-fault state. Your own auto insurance pays for your accident-related care, whoever was driving badly. A few points worth knowing:
Coverage
Basic no-fault covers up to $50,000 per person for medical expenses and other basic economic loss, including lost earnings (up to $2,000 a month for up to three years) and some out-of-pocket costs.
The 30-day rules
You generally have 30 days from the accident to file a no-fault application with the insurer, and treatment should begin within that window. Late filings can be denied unless there’s a reasonable explanation for the delay.
Who’s covered
Drivers, passengers and pedestrians struck by a car can usually claim. Check with your insurer if you’re unsure.
Suing for pain and suffering
No-fault covers bills, not pain and suffering. To sue the at-fault driver for that, New York requires a “serious injury” as defined in the Insurance Law. Detailed medical records matter here, and an attorney can tell you whether your case qualifies.
Our billing team verifies your coverage at your first visit and handles claim paperwork with the carrier. If the accident happened on the job, we also work with workers' compensation. See insurance for more.
We're a medical practice, not a law firm. For questions about fault, deadlines or lawsuits, talk to a New York personal injury attorney.
What to Keep and Bring
Don't have everything? Come in anyway. We'll help you track down the rest.
- Your auto insurance card and the claim number, if you have one
- The police report or report number
- Names and contact information for the other driver and any witnesses
- Photos of the vehicles and the scene
- A list of your symptoms, and the date each one started
- Any ER or urgent care paperwork
- Receipts for out-of-pocket costs and a record of missed work
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurt in a Car Accident? Get Seen This Week.
Queens Pain Clinic has treated pain in Queens since 2004. We see patients from Rego Park, Forest Hills, Elmhurst, Middle Village and across the borough.
9701 66th Ave, Rego Park, NY 11374
Phone: 1-877-97 NO PAIN
- Monday9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Tuesday9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- WednesdayClosed
- Thursday9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- Friday9:00 am to 6:00 pm
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Last reviewed October 2026. This page is for general information and is not medical or legal advice. Treatment and outcomes vary from person to person. Talk with a qualified physician about your situation.