Auto Injury Treatment in Queens, NY
If you were hurt in a car accident, Queens Pain Clinic in Rego Park can examine you, find where the pain is actually coming from, and treat it. We see whiplash, herniated discs, pinched nerves and other soft tissue injuries every week. We accept New York no-fault insurance, so medically necessary, covered care typically doesn't cost you anything out of pocket.
Hurt in a car accident? Queens Pain Clinic in Rego Park treats whiplash, disc injuries and nerve pain. Many neck, back and nerve injuries show up a day or more after a crash, so an early exam is worth it. It also keeps you well inside New York's 30-day no-fault application window. We accept no-fault and workers' comp, handle the insurance paperwork, and start with the least invasive treatment that fits your injury.
9701 66th Ave, Rego Park, NY 11374
Same-day or next-day visits when our schedule allows
New York no-fault and workers’ compensation
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 9 am to 6 pm. Sunday 9 am to 3 pm. Closed Wednesday and Saturday.
Why You Shouldn't Wait to See a Doctor
After a crash, how you feel that day is not the whole story.
Adrenaline hides a lot
Plenty of people walk away from a collision feeling fine, then wake up two days later unable to turn their head. Neck and back injuries are the usual culprits. Whiplash, a bulging disc or an irritated nerve can take a day or several to announce themselves.
The 30-day no-fault window
In New York, the no-fault application has to reach the insurance company within 30 days of the accident. A visit soon after the crash gets you examined, gets the injury on record, and keeps you well inside that window.
Injuries We See After Car Accidents
Whiplash and neck strain
The head snaps forward and back, and the muscles and ligaments in the neck take the hit. Stiffness, headaches and shoulder pain are common.
Herniated or bulging discs
A disc in the neck or lower back gets pushed out of place. It can cause local pain, or pain that travels into an arm or leg.
Pinched nerves (radiculopathy)
Numbness, tingling or weakness down a limb often points to a nerve being compressed near the spine.
Facet joint and sacroiliac joint pain
These small joints in the spine and pelvis can be jolted hard in a collision and stay painful long after the bruising fades.
Soft tissue injuries and trigger points
Deep muscle pain, knots and tender spots in the shoulders, back and hips.
Shoulder, hip and knee injuries
Seat belts, dashboards and awkward bracing can strain joints far from the neck.
If you also have dizziness, confusion, light sensitivity or memory trouble after the accident, tell us. We'll screen for concussion symptoms and refer you to a neurologist when that's the right next step.
Anyone with severe symptoms, such as loss of consciousness, weakness that is getting worse, or loss of bladder or bowel control, should go to an emergency room first.
What Happens at Your First Visit
Expect a conversation before anything else. We ask how the accident happened, where it hurts, what's changed since, and what you do for work. Then a physician examines your spine, joints, strength, reflexes and range of motion. See Your First Visit for more.
We decide whether imaging is needed
X-ray or MRI is ordered when the exam points to a structural problem, not as a default. Either way, the reasoning goes in your chart.
We explain what we found
We explain your findings in plain language and lay out a treatment plan.
We handle the insurance paperwork
We take care of no-fault and workers’ comp paperwork, including billing and communication with the carrier.
- Photo ID
- Insurance card
- No-fault claim number, if you already have one
- Police report or its number
- Any ER or urgent care records
- A list of your current medications
Treatment Options
Most people start with the least invasive option that makes sense for their injury. That usually means physical therapy, medication adjustments and activity guidance. When pain persists or imaging shows a specific source, we can add targeted procedures.
Epidural steroid injections
To calm an inflamed nerve root, often for disc-related arm or leg pain.
Learn more →PRP and prolotherapy
For some ligament and tendon injuries. Results vary by patient, and we will tell you honestly whether you are a good candidate.
Learn more →Spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation
For long-lasting nerve pain that has not responded to other care.
Learn more →Procedures are done in our Rego Park office. No hospital stay is needed, and many patients get back to light activity the next day. Because we offer procedures, we're often able to keep opioid use low or avoid it, but that depends on the person and the injury.
Benefits of Early Auto Injury Care
Getting seen soon after a crash helps your health and keeps your claim on track.
The insurer must receive your no-fault application within 30 days of the accident. A visit soon after the crash gets you examined and puts the injury on record well inside that window.
Results vary by patient. For options like PRP and prolotherapy, we'll tell you honestly whether you're a good candidate.
We accept New York no-fault insurance, so medically necessary, covered care typically doesn't cost you anything out of pocket. See our Insurance page.
How New York No-Fault Insurance Works
New York is a no-fault state. Your own auto policy (or the policy covering the vehicle you were in) pays for your medical care and part of your lost income after a crash, no matter who caused it. Here are the numbers that matter.
Up to $50,000 per person for basic economic loss, which includes medical treatment and a portion of lost wages.
80% of gross earnings, up to $2,000 a month.
Within 30 days.
The provider must submit within 45 days of treatment. We take care of that.
Within 90 days of the time you lost work.
Once the insurer has what it needs, it generally has 30 days to pay or deny.
No-fault doesn't pay for pain and suffering. If someone else caused the accident and your injuries are serious enough under New York law, a separate lawsuit may be possible. That's a question for a personal injury attorney, not for us.
For the official rules, see the New York State Department of Financial Services guide.
If your accident happened while you were working, tell us at your visit. Workers' compensation has its own process, and we accept it. See our Workers' Comp page.
Good records protect your health and your claim. Keep the police report number, photos of the vehicles and your injuries, ER or urgent care paperwork, every bill and receipt, a note of the days you missed work, and all letters from insurance companies. Our chart notes record what we find at each visit, which is what insurers and attorneys look for. We document what the exam shows and what you tell us, nothing more and nothing less.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hurt in a Car Accident? Get Seen This Week.
We'll examine you, explain what's going on, and take care of the insurance side. Call 1-877-97 NO PAIN or request an appointment online.
9701 66th Ave, Rego Park, NY 11374
- Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri9 am to 6 pm
- WednesdayClosed
- SaturdayClosed
- Sunday9 am to 3 pm
This page is for general information and is not medical advice. Results vary. Talk to a qualified physician about your own situation.