Oakland Accident Care · Dr. Ben Glass & Dr. Irina Velichko

Chiropractic care after a car accident, in downtown Oakland.

Your first visit gets you an exam, documentation of your injuries, and a treatment plan — with auto insurance, MedPay, PIP, and liens accepted. Same-day slots are held for new accident patients.

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Your treating doctors

Two doctors, no rotating staff. The doctor who examines you treats you and writes your records.

Dr. Ben Glass, DC

Life West, class of 2012; licensed in California in 2013. Sees patients in English and Spanish.

Dr. Irina Velichko, DC

Sees patients in English and Russian, with full visits in Russian for Russian-speaking patients. Focus: extremity injuries — shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle and foot.

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Get Examined Even If You Feel Fine

Adrenaline can mask pain at the scene. Stiffness, headaches, or pain running down an arm or leg often show up later. An exam puts what you're feeling on the record, dated, by a treating provider.

Being looked after

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Santos Adolfo Lima Caceres
★★★★★
"Muy buena atención y prioridad a sus clientes."

Care after a car accident

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Tammy Stovall
★★★★★
"I live in East Oakland a few blocks from San Leandro and have been getting great care after a car accident. The experience here has been easy and comfortable and outstanding."

The doctors

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Victor Quintanilla
★★★★★
"Dr. Ben and Dr. Irina are the real deal. Both doctors are very knowledgeable and understanding. At the time of appointments you feel safe and comfortable. Id recommend, 10/10."

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Focused Auto Injury Care.
Legal-Grade Documentation.

Treatment and the records your claim relies on, from the same clinic.

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Exam First, Then a Plan

Every new patient starts with a full exam. Your treatment plan is built from what that exam finds and reassessed on objective measures, not a calendar.

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Coverage Checked First

The clinic has auto insurance, MedPay, PIP, and liens accepted. It does not bill health insurance or workers' comp. Your coverage is checked before your first visit.

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Legal-Grade Documentation

Records from a treating provider rather than a retained expert witness. Objective measurements at every visit, a documented mechanism of injury, and notes delivered on schedule.

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Complete Treatment Protocol

Adjustment, soft tissue therapy, rehabilitation, ergonomic guidance. Not just a quick adjustment. A full protocol built around your specific injuries.

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Attorney & Provider Communication

The clinic handles communication with your attorney and your other providers. No attorney? You're treated either way.

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English, Spanish & Russian

Serving Fruitvale, International Blvd, and the East Bay's Spanish-speaking community. Full care in your language, not just a translator on the side.

First Call to Discharge

What happens, in order.

1

Book

Tell us about your accident and we set a time. Bring insurance info, the police report, and any ER records if you have them.

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Full Evaluation

Comprehensive exam: history, orthopedic tests, neurological screening, range of motion, X-rays if needed. The exam also looks for injuries that haven't fully shown up yet.

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Treatment Starts

Visit frequency is set by what your examination shows and reassessed on objective measures. Every procedure explained. Your specific injuries, your specific plan.

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Documentation

The clinic communicates with your attorney and insurance carrier. Progress notes, narratives, updates on schedule. Everything your claim needs, built from day one.

Is This the Right Fit?

✓ This Is For You If…

  • ✓ Car accident in Oakland or the East Bay
  • ✓ Neck pain, back pain, or headaches after your accident
  • ✓ Want your coverage checked before you start
  • ✓ Need thorough PI documentation
  • ✓ Prefer care in Spanish

✕ This Is NOT For You If…

  • ✕ Emergency situation — call 911
  • ✕ You only want a single one-time visit
  • ✕ Non-accident condition or general wellness care
  • ✕ Prefer to self-manage without professional care
  • ✕ Located far outside Oakland / East Bay

Not sure a chiropractor is the right next step? See which doctor to see after a car accident, and the checklist for how to choose a car accident chiropractor at any clinic, and whether you need a lawyer to see a chiropractor (you do not).

What to Bring to Your First Visit

The more you bring, the better we can document from day one.

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Insurance Info

Auto policy, PIP or MedPay documents if you have them.

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Accident Documents

Police report, vehicle photos, other driver's info, ER records if you went.

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Attorney Contact

If you have a personal injury attorney, bring their info and the clinic handles communication with them.

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Your Timeline

Write down what happened, when symptoms started, and how they've changed. This matters more than most people realize.

Learn About Your Injury — Then Get It Treated

Guides written from years of treating Oakland car accident patients — what to expect, what to watch for, and how care works.

Questions People Ask After a Crash

What should I do first after a car accident?
If anyone is hurt, call 911. If it is safe, move out of traffic, exchange insurance and contact information with the other driver, photograph the vehicles and the scene, and ask how to get the police report. In California you must report the crash to the DMV on an SR-1 form within 10 days if anyone was injured or property damage is over $1,000. Then get examined, even if you feel fine, so your injuries are documented from the start.
Who pays for my chiropractic care?
Oakland Accident Care has auto insurance, MedPay, PIP, and liens accepted. The clinic does not bill health insurance or workers' comp. Which coverage applies depends on your policy and on who was at fault, and the clinic checks your coverage before your first visit.
What does it mean to be treated on a lien?
A lien is a written agreement that your provider's bill is paid out of your settlement or judgment when your claim resolves, instead of at each visit. It does not erase the bill; it changes when it is paid and where the money comes from. Read the agreement before you sign it, and ask the clinic to explain any part you are unsure about.
Do I need an attorney?
Not to be treated. Whether to hire an attorney is your decision, and you are treated whether or not you have one. The clinic does not recommend a specific law firm and accepts no referral fee from any attorney. If you do have one, the clinic handles communication with your attorney and your other providers.
What happens at my first visit?
Your doctor takes a history of the crash and your symptoms, then does a full exam: orthopedic and neurological tests and range-of-motion measurements, with X-rays if the exam calls for them. Your injuries are documented, and you leave with a treatment plan explained in plain language. Bring a photo ID, your auto insurance information, and any police report or ER paperwork you have.
What if my pain starts days after the accident?
That is common. Adrenaline can mask pain at the scene, and stiffness, headaches, or radiating pain can show up later. It is still worth getting examined, and it is not too late to start. Tell the doctor when each symptom began, and keep a dated symptom log in the meantime; the Oakland Crash Kit has one.
Do I need a referral to see a chiropractor in California?
No. In California you can see a chiropractor directly, with no referral needed. We check your policy before your first visit.

Car Accident Chiropractor Serving Oakland & the East Bay

Located in downtown Oakland — minutes from the I-880, I-580, and I-980 corridors and the MacArthur Maze.

We see accident patients from across the East Bay: downtown Oakland and Jack London Square, Fruitvale and Jingletown, East Oakland from San Antonio to Sobrante Park, West Oakland, and neighboring Emeryville, Alameda, Berkeley, San Leandro, and Hayward. If your crash happened anywhere along 880 or 580, the clinic is a short drive away.

Hurt another way? Already in PT and on pain medication after your crash? Not sure which reporting dates apply? Check where you stand from your crash date. See our guides for pedestrians and cyclists and rideshare drivers, read the Oakland collision report, or browse the accident injury blog. ¿Buscaba un sobador? Lea sobador o quiropráctico, vea atención en español cerca de Fruitvale, o lea cómo funciona la atención después de accidentes de auto.

About Oakland Accident Care

Oakland Accident Care is a chiropractic clinic in downtown Oakland, California. It treats injuries caused by motor vehicle collisions, including whiplash, cervical strain, lower back injury, rib and chest wall injury, and post-traumatic headaches, for patients from Oakland, Alameda, Emeryville, Berkeley, and San Leandro.

Oakland Accident Care was founded by Dr. Ben Glass, DC, a Doctor of Chiropractic who graduated from Life Chiropractic College West and has practiced in Oakland since 2013. It is a two-doctor practice with Dr. Irina Velichko, DC. Dr. Glass examines and treats patients in English and Spanish, and Dr. Velichko in English and Russian, without an interpreter.

Dr. Ben Glass works as a treating provider rather than a retained expert witness, and Oakland Accident Care builds its records to that standard: objective measurements at every visit, a documented mechanism of injury, and narrative reports delivered on schedule to attorneys and insurance carriers.

Ready to Be Examined?

An exam, documentation of your injuries, and a treatment plan — with auto insurance, MedPay, PIP, and liens accepted.

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