Orthopedic doctors and surgeons play a central role in treating accident-related injuries. Whether you were in a car crash or suffered another physical trauma, orthopedic specialists focus on treating the affected bones, joints, ligaments, and muscles.
If you’ve been injured in an auto accident in New York, you’re entitled to receive orthopedic care through No-Fault Insurance, without paying out of pocket and without the need for a referral.
No-fault orthopedists specialize in diagnosing and treating injuries caused by accidents covered under New York’s No-Fault Law. They also manage the medical records and documentation required to ensure you receive all the benefits you are entitled to.
If you were injured either in a car accident or on the job, your No-Fault Orthopedist will cover:
Orthopedic specialists treat many injuries that can cause long-term pain or impairment, including:
Even if surgery isn’t indicated in the immediate aftermath of the accident, early orthopedic care can help avoid the need for it later OR preserve a later claim for surgical intervention.
Orthopedic care begins with diagnosis and may include a variety of treatment approaches, including:
Orthopedic doctors often coordinate with physical therapists, chiropractors, and pain management specialists as part of a patient’s recovery team.
If surgery is required after an accident, your orthopedic surgeon will follow the protocol to ensure your procedure is authorized and billed through your No-Fault insurance rather than your private coverage.
All Injury Docs Now members have ample experience processing No-Fault claims to help you get the care you are entitled to under the relevant policy. Their records will also support any additional compensation you may pursue against the individual or institution responsible for your pain and suffering.
If you’re seeing an orthopedic specialist for the first time, you can expect:
Patients are encouraged to ask questions and bring documentation from other providers if available. Orthopedists in our network take time to ensure you understand your condition and feel confident about the next steps.
Documentation from a licensed orthopedic specialist is crucial to your No-Fault case and any other legal claims you may file against the negligent party responsible for your injuries.
Affiliated Injury Docs Now members retain all of the critical paperwork, including:
Thorough records can help justify ongoing treatment, support loss-of-wage claims, and ensure timely claim approvals.
When choosing an orthopedist after an accident, look for:
Injury Docs Now has built a trusted network of orthopedists from Staten Island to Brooklyn and Queens; Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island; Manhattan, and up the west side to the Bronx and Westchester. If you were injured in a car accident or on the job, an IDN orthopedic specialist is nearby.
Find a no-fault accident doctor
Don’t wait to feel better. Prompt orthopedic care after a car accident is essential to your recovery and overall well-being. Under New York’s No-Fault law, you are entitled to treatment for your injuries with no out-of-pocket cost—and early care helps ensure that your injuries are accurately diagnosed and documented.
No-fault benefits exist to encourage immediate care, not delay. And if you choose to pursue a personal injury lawsuit later, timely orthopedic records can add value to your case. Take advantage of your right to treatment and get started today.
While most of our network focuses on auto accidents, many Injury Docs Now orthopedists also accept Workers’ Compensation cases. If you were injured on the job, you are entitled to the same level of expert care—with no out-of-pocket cost.
For more details about your medical rights after an accident, visit the New York State Department of Financial Services.
