This Thanksgiving, We're Grateful for You—And We're Here If You Need Us
Thanksgiving week in Omaha means family gatherings, turkey dinners, and roads packed with travelers. It's a time for gratitude, tradition, and connection. It's also, unfortunately, one of the busiest times of the year for auto accidents.
At Accident Chiro Plus Omaha, we're grateful for the trust our community places in us. And we want you to know: if the unthinkable happens this holiday season, we're here to help.
Why the Holidays Are High-Risk for Auto Accidents
There's a reason insurance companies brace themselves every Thanksgiving. The combination of increased traffic, weather changes, distracted drivers, and rushed travel creates a perfect storm for accidents.
The numbers tell the story. According to the National Safety Council, the Thanksgiving holiday period consistently ranks as one of the deadliest times on American roads. In recent years, hundreds of people have died in traffic crashes during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, with thousands more injured.
Here in Omaha and Council Bluffs, we see it every year. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving—often called "Blackout Wednesday"—brings packed highways as people travel to see family. Shopping traffic ramps up the following week for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Add in early winter weather, and you've got conditions ripe for accidents.
Common holiday accident scenarios include:
Rear-end collisions on I-80 during heavy travel
Parking lot fender-benders at crowded shopping centers
Side-swipe accidents on Dodge Street during rush hour
Intersection collisions from distracted or impaired drivers
We're not trying to scare you—we just want you to be aware. And if an accident does happen, we want you to know what to do next.
The "I'll Deal with It After the Holidays" Trap
Here's a conversation we have too often:
Patient: "I was in a fender-bender last week, but I didn't want to miss Thanksgiving with my family. I figured I'd come in after the holidays."
Us: "What are you feeling right now?"
Patient: "Well, my neck has been getting stiffer, and I'm getting these headaches..."
This is what we call the "I'll deal with it later" trap. And it's completely understandable. When you're trying to host dinner for 15 people, finish holiday shopping, meet year-end work deadlines, and keep up with everything else, adding medical appointments feels impossible.
But here's what happens when you wait:
Minor soft tissue injuries become major problems. That slight stiffness turns into limited range of motion. Those occasional headaches become daily migraines. What could have been treated with a few weeks of care now requires months of treatment.
Insurance claims get complicated. The longer you wait to seek treatment, the harder it becomes to connect your injuries to the accident. Insurance adjusters love when people delay care—it gives them ammunition to deny or reduce claims.
You miss out on the holidays anyway. Ironic, isn't it? You skip care to enjoy the holidays, but by the time Christmas rolls around, you're in so much pain that you can't fully participate anyway. You can't play with your grandkids on the floor. You can't help decorate. You're just trying to get through each day.
Quick Appointments, Even During the Holidays
We built our practice around one simple idea: when you need help, you shouldn't have to wait. That's why we can get you in quickly—and that doesn't stop during the holidays.
Here's how it works:
Call us as soon as possible after your accident (or as soon as you realize something's wrong)
We'll get you in for a thorough 10-point examination
You'll receive personalized care, not a rushed assembly-line treatment
We'll work directly with your insurance company to minimize out-of-pocket costs
Most appointments take less than an hour
We understand your schedule is packed. We're not asking you to cancel family plans or skip important events. We're just asking you to fit in one hour to take care of yourself. Your family needs you healthy, not suffering through dinner with a stiff neck and a forced smile.
What Makes Our Clinic Different
When you've been in an accident during the busiest time of the year, the last thing you need is a clinical, impersonal experience. You need someone who actually cares about getting you better—not just processing you through the system.
One-on-One Attention
We're not a mill. You won't be handed off to different staff members or rushed through a treatment protocol designed for everyone. Our 10-point exam is thorough because we're looking for injuries that might not be obvious yet. We take the time to understand what happened in your accident and how your body responded to it.
Local Roots, Personal Care
We're part of this community. We see Omaha and Council Bluffs families, and we care about our neighbors. When you come to us, you're not just another case number. You're someone we're genuinely invested in helping.
We Handle the Insurance Hassle
Dealing with insurance companies is stressful under normal circumstances. During the holidays? It's overwhelming. We work directly with insurance providers to handle billing and paperwork. Most of our patients have little to no out-of-pocket expense, and we make sure you understand the process every step of the way.
Education, Not Just Treatment
We believe in empowering our patients with knowledge. We'll explain what's happening in your body, why certain symptoms appear, what to expect during recovery, and how to prevent re-injury. You're not just getting adjusted and sent on your way—you're learning how to take care of yourself.
What to Do If You're in an Accident This Holiday Season
We hope you have a safe, accident-free Thanksgiving and holiday season. But if something does happen, here's your action plan:
Immediately After the Accident:
Call 911 if anyone is injured. Even if injuries seem minor, get them on record.
Document everything. Take photos of vehicle damage, road conditions, and any visible injuries.
Exchange information with other drivers, but don't admit fault or make statements about your condition.
Call us as soon as possible. The sooner we can examine you, the better your outcomes will be.
What NOT to Do:
Don't accept a quick settlement from insurance before being fully evaluated
Don't assume you're fine just because you don't hurt right away
Don't wait until after the holidays to seek care
Don't try to "tough it out" or self-treat serious injuries
According to the American Chiropractic Association, early intervention for auto accident injuries significantly improves recovery outcomes and reduces the likelihood of chronic pain. The first 72 hours after an accident are crucial.
Our Commitment to You This Holiday Season
This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for every patient who has trusted us with their care. We're grateful to the Omaha and Council Bluffs communities for their support. And we're grateful that we get to do work that genuinely helps people during some of their most challenging moments.
Our commitment to you is simple:
We'll be here when you need us, even during the holidays
We'll treat you like family, not a case file
We'll work with your insurance so cost isn't a barrier to care
We'll do everything we can to get you feeling better as quickly as possible
We'll be honest with you about your injuries and recovery timeline
You Deserve to Enjoy the Holidays Pain-Free
The holidays should be about joy, connection, and gratitude—not about suffering through neck pain, headaches, or back injuries from an accident. You deserve to fully participate in your life, to play with your kids or grandkids, to help with holiday preparations, to enjoy the season without constant discomfort.
If you've been in an accident—whether it was yesterday or a few weeks ago—don't wait any longer. The sooner you get evaluated and treated, the better your chances of a full, quick recovery.
Give us a call today: (712) 256-4236
We can get you in quickly, and we'll work with your insurance to minimize out-of-pocket costs. We're right here in Omaha and Council Bluffs, ready to help you through this.
A Final Thought: Prevention Is the Best Medicine
While we're here to help if you need us, we'd much rather keep you safe in the first place. Here are some quick tips for staying accident-free during the holiday travel season:
Leave earlier than you think you need to. Rushed driving leads to accidents.
Put the phone away. That text can wait. Your life can't.
If you're traveling, take breaks every two hours. Fatigue kills.
Don't drink and drive. Ever. Call an Uber or Lyft, or designate a sober driver.
Watch for pedestrians near shopping centers and residential areas.
From all of us at Accident Chiro Plus Omaha, have a safe and happy Thanksgiving. We're grateful for you, and we're here if you need us.
Accident Chiro Plus Omaha provides expert, compassionate care to auto accident victims throughout Omaha and Council Bluffs. Whether your accident happens on a holiday weekend or any other day of the year, we're here to guide you through recovery with quick appointments, one-on-one care, and insurance expertise. You're not alone in this—we're here to help.