Pain is one of the most common—and debilitating—symptoms after a car accident. Whether it’s immediate and severe or builds gradually over days or weeks, untreated pain can interfere with your sleep, movement, mood, and ability to work.
In New York, people injured in auto accidents are entitled to medical treatment through No-Fault Insurance. That means you can receive necessary pain management care without paying out of pocket, and without needing a referral.
The role of the pain management doctor is somewhat self-explanatory, though treatment isn’t limited to prescribing medication. In the aftermath of a car accident or on-the-job injury, their job is twofold: ease your pain and file all medical records in support of your claim for No-Fault benefits.
Care may include:
Many post-accident injuries can cause pain so intense that it interferes with daily life. Here are just some of the injuries IDN members regularly treat:
Every pain management plan is customized to your diagnosis, injury type, and level of pain. Common treatments for injury pain include:
Your provider may also recommend at-home exercises or work with your physical therapist to ensure you are healing safely and effectively.
All treatments related to accident injuries are billed directly through No-Fault Insurance, including:
Experienced IDN providers understand how to align your care plan with insurance guidelines—helping you avoid denials or delays.
If this is your first visit to a pain management specialist, here’s what typically happens:
The goal is to start relieving your pain quickly—while building the records necessary to protect your rights under New York law.
Timely and consistent pain management strengthens your case by showing:
These records may be critical if you pursue a personal injury lawsuit later to recover compensation for your injuries, including pain and suffering.
When seeking pain care after a car accident, choose a provider who offers:
Injury Docs Now has built a trusted network of pain management specialists 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 pain management specialist is nearby.
Find a no-fault accident doctor
Pain isn’t something to “wait out.” Prompt care is critical to your recovery—and your legal protection. Under New York’s No-Fault law, you’re entitled to expert pain management with no out-of-pocket cost.
Early care not only helps you feel better faster, but also generates the documentation needed to support any legal claim you may choose to file. Get started today and take control of your healing.
While Injury Docs Now is mainly focused on no-fault motor vehicle injuries, many pain management doctors in our network also accept Workers’ Compensation claims. If you were hurt on the job, you’re also eligible for expert pain care—with no upfront costs. Simply search our directory to find a provider who accepts claims for injuries sustained on the job.
To learn more about your rights and benefits, visit the New York State Department of Financial Services.
