Personal Injury · Auto Accidents · San Diego

After the accident, the right care changes everything.

Ten years of chiropractic experience treating whiplash, soft tissue injuries, and post-collision recovery in San Diego. Lien-based care with no out-of-pocket cost. Attorney-ready documentation from day one.

10
Years in Practice
5,000+
Patients Treated
500+
PI Cases Handled
DC
Life West Graduate
For Patients · First 72 Hours

The first three days matter most.

Most soft-tissue injuries from a car accident don't show up at the scene. Here's the window that changes your recovery — and your claim.

0–24 hours

Document everything

Call a doctor, even if you feel "mostly okay." A same-day evaluation creates a baseline that protects your recovery and your claim. Photos of the vehicles, symptoms, and medical visits help.

24–48 hours

Expect the delayed ache

Inflammation peaks 24–48 hours after impact. If you feel stiffer the day after, that's normal — and it's the signal to get checked, not to tough it out.

48–72 hours

Start treatment

Gentle mobilization, soft tissue work, and structured rehab in the first week often shorten recovery by weeks. Aggressive rest, on the other hand, extends it.

Week 2+

Build the plan

A phased course of care — typically 6 to 16 weeks — fully restores strength, stability, and confidence. Your attorney gets clean documentation, and you get your body back.

Treatment Protocol

A structured, phased recovery — not a guess.

Every auto injury case at TD Chiropractic follows a defined protocol. Documentation is detailed, measurable, and attorney-ready from the first visit.

The goal isn't just pain relief — it's full functional recovery, objectively measured and clearly recorded.

1
Acute · Weeks 0–2

Reduce inflammation. Restore gentle motion.

Low-force adjustments, soft tissue therapy, and nervous-system calming. Imaging coordinated with orthopedics or neurology if indicated.

2
Sub-acute · Weeks 2–6

Restore full range of motion. Introduce rehab.

Progressive adjustments, manual therapy, and targeted rehab exercises. Objective measurements retaken to document progress.

3
Rehabilitative · Weeks 6–12

Build strength. Restore capacity.

Loaded rehabilitation, postural correction, and return-to-activity coaching. Functional benchmarks documented at every visit.

4
Resolution · Weeks 12+

Discharge, documentation, and closure.

Final examination, narrative report to the attorney, and a discharge plan with maintenance recommendations. Case closed, body restored.

Lien-Based Care

Treatment today. Payment from your settlement.

A medical lien is a simple agreement between you, your attorney, and TD Chiropractic: get the full recovery you need now, and the bill is paid when your case resolves — not before.

No co-pays. No monthly bills. No financial pressure during recovery. Just care.

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  • Zero out-of-pocket cost We treat now, collect from your settlement later. No cash, co-pays, or insurance required.
  • Direct coordination with your attorney You don't play middleman. We handle the paperwork, the records, and the communication.
  • Flexible on settlement negotiation If your settlement doesn't cover the full bill, we negotiate reductions in good faith.
  • Attorney referrals if you need one Don't have a personal injury attorney yet? We'll refer you to San Diego attorneys we trust.
  • Full imaging coordination Established relationships with orthopedists, neurologists, and MRI facilities across San Diego.
For Attorneys

A chiropractor built for the way you work.

You don't need another provider. You need one you can trust with your clients, your timelines, and the quality of the record. That's the practice we've built.

Ten years of clinical experience. Hundreds of PI cases. Documentation that holds up in negotiation and deposition. And the kind of direct, responsive communication that makes your case manager's life easier, not harder.

Attorney-ready documentation

Detailed SOAP notes on every visit. Objective measurements at intake, mid-treatment, and discharge. Narrative reports delivered within 7 business days of request.

10 years of clinical experience

Dr. Taylor Duncan, DC — a decade of full-time practice focused on whiplash, soft-tissue, and sports injuries. Graduate of Life Chiropractic College West.

Direct line communication

Attorney calls and case-manager inquiries returned within 24 hours. No gatekeepers. Email, phone, and secure records transfer all available.

Specialty in whiplash & soft tissue

Cervical acceleration-deceleration injuries are our clinical specialty. Evidence-based protocols aligned with current whiplash literature and AMA Guides.

Imaging & specialist network

Established relationships with San Diego orthopedists, neurologists, and MRI facilities. Same-week imaging coordination available for your client.

Flexible lien terms

Lien-based care at standard rates. Good-faith settlement reductions when necessary. Comfortable with depositions and courtroom testimony.

Referral Process

Four steps, start to finish.

Designed to take weight off your case managers, not add to it.

1

You refer

Call or email. We send your client a booking link and take it from there.

2

We evaluate

Thorough intake, exam, and baseline documentation. Lien signed before treatment begins.

3

We treat & document

Protocol-driven care, SOAP notes on every visit, measurable outcomes recorded.

4

We deliver

Narrative report, complete records, and billing sent to your office on demand.

Conditions We Treat

Built for the injuries that show up after a collision.

If it's in the cervical, thoracic, lumbar spine, shoulder girdle, or related soft tissue — we see it routinely.

Whiplash-associated disorderGrade I–III
Cervical strain & sprainAcute and chronic
Post-concussive syndromeCo-managed with neurology
Thoracic outlet symptomsRadicular & mechanical
Lumbar strain & disc involvementMRI-coordinated if indicated
Shoulder & rotator cuff injurySeatbelt-related
Rib & costochondral injurySeatbelt & airbag
TMJ dysfunctionPost-collision onset
Tension & cervicogenic headacheDocumented frequency + severity
Patient Outcomes

Real recoveries from San Diego accidents.

★★★★★

Got rear-ended on the 5 and was a mess. A few months with Dr. Taylor and I'm surfing again pain-free — and he handled every attorney call himself. I never had to chase a single thing down.

JC
Jordan C.
Auto accident recovery · Point Loma
★★★★★

Dr. Taylor took the time to actually figure out what was wrong after my accident. Neck pain gone, back at the beach every weekend. His documentation made my case so much easier.

EV
Emily V.
Auto accident recovery · Ocean Beach
★★★★★

Best PI referral I've made in years. Clean records, fast turnaround on reports, and my client finished treatment feeling better than before the wreck. That's not common.

MH
Marcus H., Esq.
Personal injury attorney · San Diego
★★★★★

After my crash I didn't know where to start. Dr. Taylor walked me through everything, connected me with an attorney, and got me on a plan within 48 hours. Felt taken care of the whole way.

AR
Ana R.
Auto accident recovery · Mission Valley
Frequently Asked

Questions we hear after a collision.

I feel "mostly okay" — do I still need to be seen?

Yes. Soft-tissue injuries from a car accident typically don't show their full symptoms until 24–72 hours after impact. A same-day baseline exam documents what's injured before inflammation peaks — and protects both your recovery and your insurance claim.

I don't have an attorney yet. Can I still come in?

Absolutely. Start your care, and we can refer you to a San Diego personal injury attorney we trust. Most offer free consultations and only get paid if you recover. You don't need to figure out the legal side before starting to heal.

What does a lien actually cost me up front?

Nothing. You pay zero out-of-pocket. Your care is billed under a medical lien, and the bill is settled from your case proceeds when it resolves. No co-pays, no monthly bills, no credit checks.

How long will my treatment take?

It depends on the severity of your injuries, but most auto accident cases resolve in 6 to 16 weeks of progressive care. We document your measurable progress at every phase so you and your attorney always know exactly where things stand.

Do you coordinate MRIs and specialist referrals?

Yes. We have established relationships with orthopedists, neurologists, and MRI facilities across San Diego. If imaging is indicated, we can typically get it scheduled the same week — on a lien, at no cost to you.

For attorneys: how quickly do you turn around narrative reports?

Seven business days from request, or sooner when a case requires it. Detailed SOAP notes are available on demand at any phase. Dr. Duncan is comfortable with depositions and trial testimony when needed.

For attorneys: what are your lien terms?

Standard rates, good-faith negotiation on settlement reductions when the case requires it. We're a working partner, not a rigid biller. Contact the office directly for a copy of our current lien agreement.

Take the Next Step

Two ways in — whichever fits.

Same-day appointments often available. Direct line for attorneys and case managers.

If you were in an accident

Book a post-accident evaluation. Same-day appointments often available. Bring any police report, imaging, or attorney contact info if you have them.

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If you're an attorney or case manager

Reach out directly with the client's name, date of loss, and any immediate treatment priorities. We'll coordinate the first visit within 24–48 hours and keep you in the loop.

Attorney line: (619) 733-9737

Referrals: Drtaylorduncan@gmail.com

Records requests: Responded to within 24 hours

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