At Optimus Injury Treatment Center, every patient who walks through our door has been hurt in an accident, injured on the job, or affected by a traumatic event. That is the entirety of what we do. No maintenance care. No general wellness. No commercial patients. Our practice exists at the intersection of serious injury and the advocacy that follows it — and we have built every clinical system around that single purpose.
We are a personal injury chiropractic and functional rehabilitation practice serving patients across Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania, with our primary clinic in Dover, DE and satellite locations extending our reach statewide.
Delaware's Personal Injury Chiropractor; Built for Car Accident Cases, Not General Wellness
You were discharged from the ER. You're sore, foggy, and not sure what comes next. Optimus Injury Treatment Center is where Delaware car accident injury patients come for the follow-up care that actually moves their case forward.
Whether your accident happened in Dover, New Castle, or Upper Darby, the window between ER discharge and proper specialist evaluation matters more than most patients realize. Soft tissue injuries, whiplash, and undetected traumatic brain injuries don't always announce themselves in the first 24 hours, and a general practitioner is rarely equipped to document them the way a personal injury case requires.
Optimus is different because we built this practice around exactly one thing: treating and documenting injuries from auto accidents and workers' compensation cases. No maintenance care. No general wellness. Every clinician, every protocol, every report is calibrated to the needs of injured patients and the attorneys who represent them.
- Dr. Robert Buckley, D.C., DACRB - Diplomate in Functional Rehabilitation, 35+ years of personal injury clinical experience
- Dr. Anthony Doran, Psy.D. - Nationally recognized neuropsychologist, available via telehealth for TBI evaluation and neuropsychological testing
- Chiropractic, TBI evaluation, physical rehabilitation, EMG/NCV testing, and dry needling under one provider umbrella
- Clinical reports structured specifically for personal injury litigation
- 23 active attorney referral partnerships statewide
- 5-star Google rating | 2025 Best of Business award recipient
What We Treat After a Car Accident
Auto accident injuries range from immediately obvious to deceptively delayed. We evaluate and treat the full spectrum; and we document every finding in a format that holds up in litigation.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Functional Rehabilitation
Cervical Spine Decompression
Whiplash Treatment
Whiplash is the most common car accident injury and one of the most frequently underdocumented. We use functional assessment protocols to capture the full extent of cervical strain, not just what shows on a standard X-ray.
Soft Tissue Injury Treatment
Muscle tears, ligament sprains, and connective tissue damage require a clinician who understands how to treat them progressively and document them precisely. Soft tissue injuries that are dismissed early can significantly undermine a settlement.
Neck and Low Back Injury
Cervical and lumbar injuries from car accidents are among the most litigated injury categories. Our evaluation and treatment protocols are built to establish causation, track functional progress, and produce records that support your claim.
Auto Accident Follow-Up Care After ER Discharge
The emergency room rules out life-threatening conditions; it doesn't treat injury. If you were discharged and told to follow up with a specialist, that specialist is us.
Work Injury Rehabilitation
Workers' compensation cases require the same level of documentation rigor as auto accident claims. We treat and document work-related injuries with the same litigation-ready standards.
The Injury Most Accident Patients Don't Know They Have
Traumatic brain injury is underdiagnosed after car accidents because symptoms (headaches, memory lapses, light sensitivity, mood changes) are easy to attribute to stress or general soreness. Dr. Doran performs TBI evaluations and neuropsychological testing at a level few practices in Delaware can match.
If you were in a significant collision and haven't been evaluated for TBI, that evaluation belongs in your medical record before your case moves further.
Telehealth neuropsychological evaluations available statewide
What to Do After a Car Accident in Delaware for Medical Treatment
The steps you take in the first two weeks after an accident directly affect both your recovery and your legal claim. Here is what we recommend.
Seek Emergency Care Immediately
If you have any symptoms of serious injury (loss of consciousness, severe head pain, numbness, or difficulty breathing) go to the ER. Do not wait.
Follow Up With a Personal Injury Specialist Within Days
ER discharge is not a clean bill of health. Soft tissue injuries and TBI symptoms often intensify in the 48–72 hours following a collision. Contact Optimus as soon as you are discharged.
Do Not Delay Treatment for Documentation Purposes
Insurance adjusters and defense attorneys use treatment gaps to argue that injuries were not serious or were caused by something other than the accident. Consistent, early treatment protects your claim.
Understand Your Delaware PIP Coverage
Delaware requires Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage on all auto policies. PIP covers your medical treatment costs regardless of fault, which means you can begin care at Optimus without waiting for a liability determination. Delaware PIP coverage for chiropractic is available to most accident victims; ask us about your specific policy when you call.
Keep Every Record
Document your symptoms daily. Save all ER paperwork, imaging, and discharge instructions. Bring everything to your first appointment. Our team will review it as part of your initial evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a referral to be seen at Optimus after a car accident?
No referral is required. You can contact us directly after your accident or ER discharge. We will schedule your initial evaluation and review any existing records from the ER or urgent care at that appointment.
Will my auto insurance cover treatment at Optimus?
In most cases, yes. Delaware's PIP coverage applies to chiropractic care after a car accident, regardless of who was at fault. We work with personal injury attorneys and can coordinate with your legal team on billing and documentation. Call us to discuss your specific coverage.
What if I don't have symptoms yet? Should I still come in?
Yes. Many soft tissue injuries and TBI symptoms are delayed by 24–72 hours or more. Getting evaluated early establishes a baseline record that is critical if symptoms develop later. A gap between the accident and your first treatment visit can complicate your claim.
How is Optimus different from a general chiropractor?
We do not provide general wellness or maintenance care. Every patient we see has been injured in an auto accident or workplace incident. Our protocols, our documentation, and our clinical staff are built specifically for personal injury cases, which means our records are structured to support litigation, not just describe symptoms.
Can I be seen if I was injured in Pennsylvania but live in Delaware?
We serve patients throughout Delaware. Our clinical documentation meets the evidentiary standards for personal injury cases in the state.
What is a TBI screening and do I need one?
A TBI screening is a brief evaluation to determine whether a traumatic brain injury may have occurred and whether a full neuropsychological evaluation is warranted. If you experienced any head impact, loss of consciousness, or symptoms like headaches, brain fog, or memory issues after your accident, a screening is strongly recommended. We offer free community TBI screenings; contact us to schedule one.
Ready to Start Your Recovery?
Most patients can be seen within 24–48 hours of their first call. The sooner your injuries are evaluated and documented, the stronger your path forward; medically and legally.