Auto Accident & Whiplash Care
Car Accident Chiropractor in Minnetonka, MN: Whiplash & Auto Injury Care
Hurt in a crash on I-394, Highway 169, or anywhere in Hennepin County? Dr. Arthur Hoffman examines, documents, and treats whiplash and auto injuries at our office on Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka.
What does a car accident chiropractor do?
A car accident chiropractor finds and treats the neck, back, and joint injuries a crash leaves behind, most often whiplash. At The Glen Chiropractic & Acupuncture, 11000 Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka, Dr. Arthur Hoffman starts with a full exam, orders x-rays when the exam calls for them, and writes down every finding so your care and your no-fault claim rest on the same record.
Crash injuries rarely announce themselves at the scene. Adrenaline masks pain, and whiplash often surfaces a day or two later as a stiff neck, a headache at the base of the skull, or pain between the shoulder blades. Getting examined early is the simplest way to protect both your recovery and your claim.
Because Dr. Hoffman also provides acupuncture himself, some recovery plans pair gentle adjustments with acupuncture for muscle spasm and pain, coordinated by the same doctor who did your first exam.
Minnesota No-Fault Insurance
Who pays for chiropractic care after a Minnesota car accident?
In Minnesota, your own auto policy pays first. Minnesota is a no-fault state, so every policy carries personal injury protection (PIP) that covers reasonable medical expenses from a crash no matter who caused it, with at least $20,000 per person for medical care.
That minimum comes from Minnesota Statutes section 65B.44, which also sets a separate $20,000 minimum for income loss, replacement services, and other non-medical costs. Chiropractic care is among the medical expenses no-fault is meant to cover. Your policy may carry higher limits, and insurers can ask for records or an independent exam, which is one more reason a thorough first-visit record matters.
Bring your claim number and your adjuster's contact information to the first visit. The office will review what your specific policy requires before treatment continues, so there are no surprises. If you have questions before you book, call (763) 670-1175.
After the Crash
Questions patients ask after a car accident.
Does no-fault pay if the other driver caused the crash?
Yes. In Minnesota your own no-fault (PIP) coverage pays first, regardless of fault. The minimum is $20,000 per person for medical expenses and $20,000 for income loss and other non-medical costs (Minn. Stat. 65B.44). Higher limits depend on the policy you bought.
I feel fine. Should I still get checked?
Many whiplash injuries are quiet for the first day or two. An exam soon after the accident catches problems early and documents your baseline, which is much harder to establish weeks later. If symptoms are severe or worsening, go to urgent care or the emergency room first.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Your photo ID, the auto insurance claim number, your adjuster's name and phone number, the date and a short description of the accident, and any ER or urgent care paperwork. If you do not have a claim number yet, book anyway and bring it once you do.
Can one doctor treat me start to finish?
Yes. Dr. Arthur Hoffman performs every exam and adjustment himself, and also provides acupuncture, so your injury file is never split across rotating providers.
Do you need an attorney? No. A no-fault claim goes through your own insurer, and you can book an exam without a lawyer or a referral. If you are weighing a lawsuit, Minnesota generally allows claims for pain and suffering only after reasonable medical expenses pass $4,000 (diagnostic x-rays excluded) or the injury meets another threshold in section 65B.51. That choice is yours; our job is accurate care and an accurate record.
What We Treat
Whiplash & Auto Injury Symptoms.
Whiplash is a neck injury from the fast back-and-forth motion of a collision, most common in rear-end crashes at any speed. Dr. Hoffman documents every symptom at the exam. For a deeper look, see whiplash treatment in Minnetonka, neck pain relief, and headache relief.
Severe or worsening pain, numbness, weakness, loss of bladder control, or confusion after a crash need emergency care first. Chiropractic care comes after serious injury has been ruled out.
What to Expect
Your First Visit After an Accident, Explained.
First, Dr. Hoffman talks with you about how the accident happened, where you were sitting, which direction the impact came from, and what you have felt since. Next comes a full exam, with x-rays when the findings call for imaging. Everything is written down, because that record is often as important as the treatment itself.
From there your care plan follows how the injury is actually healing. The exam is repeated along the way so progress is measured, not assumed, and visits taper as you recover. Follow-up visits run 15 to 20 minutes.
“I started coming here last fall because I could hardly walk from a volleyball incident. After one adjustment I was already able to get up out of bed with little to no pain! I eventually scaled down from two appointments a week to one and have utilize other services that they provide like message and acupuncture. Not only is my body feeling better, my spirit is constantly lifted from how wonderful all the staff are! It feels like visiting family that are trained professionals. I would seriously recommend them to people of all ages.”Kat LaBine, Google Review
Close to Home
A car accident chiropractor on Cedar Lake Road
The Glen sits at 11000 Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka, just north of I-394 and minutes from Highway 169 and I-494.
Patients recovering from crashes come from across Hennepin County, including Minnetonka, Hopkins, Wayzata, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Edina, Excelsior, and Golden Valley. If you live in Hopkins or Edina, the drive is short, and the same exam-first care applies.
Why Patients Choose The Glen After an Accident
Why choose The Glen after a car accident?
The exam comes first and the record starts on day one. Dr. Arthur Hoffman graduated Magna Cum Laude from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 2013 and performs every adjustment personally.
A rear-end collision can produce whiplash plus back pain, and imaging sometimes points toward a herniated disc. Once the injury settles, patients often continue with chiropractic care or acupuncture for lingering tension.
Exam-First Documentation
Your injury is documented from visit one, building the record a claim may need later.
Whiplash-Specific Care
Adjustments and recovery plans built around how whiplash actually heals over time.
One Doctor Throughout
Dr. Hoffman follows your recovery from the first visit to the last, without hand-offs.
Prompt Scheduling
Call (763) 670-1175 and the office will find you the earliest opening after an accident.
Car Accident Questions
Answers Before You Ask.
Within the first few days is best, even if you feel fine. Whiplash and other soft-tissue injuries often take 24 to 72 hours to show up, and an exam close to the accident date gives you a clear record that connects your symptoms to the crash. Call (763) 670-1175 and the office will find you the earliest opening.
Minnesota is a no-fault state. Every auto policy in Minnesota must carry personal injury protection (PIP), which pays medical expenses from a crash regardless of who caused it, with a minimum of $20,000 per person for medical expenses under Minnesota Statutes section 65B.44. Chiropractic care is one of the medical expenses no-fault is designed to cover. Your own policy details matter, so bring your claim number and adjuster contact to your first visit and the office will review what your plan requires.
No. A no-fault claim is filed with your own auto insurer, and you can book an exam without an attorney or a referral. Whether to hire a lawyer is entirely your decision. If you are considering one, Minnesota law generally only allows an injury lawsuit for pain and suffering once reasonable medical expenses pass $4,000 (not counting diagnostic x-rays) or the injury meets another threshold in section 65B.51, so an honest record of your care matters either way.
Neck pain and stiffness, headaches that start at the base of the skull, pain across the shoulders or upper back, reduced range of motion when turning your head, and tingling into the arms are the most common signs. Symptoms that are getting worse, numbness, weakness, or confusion need emergency care first.
Insurers typically ask for a documented exam, a written treatment plan, and consistent visit notes. Dr. Hoffman documents your history, exam findings, and progress from the first visit so the record is complete if your adjuster requests it.
The office is at 11000 Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka, MN 55305, just north of I-394 and a short drive from Highway 169 and I-494. Patients come from Minnetonka, Hopkins, Wayzata, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Edina, Excelsior, and across Hennepin County.
Injured in an accident? Get examined this week.
Exam-first care on Cedar Lake Road in Minnetonka, with one doctor from the first visit to the last.