ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM WHIPLASH?
What should I do for whiplash after a car accident?
The best thing to do after an accident is to seek treatment for your whiplash injury. An experienced injury lawyer could get you treatment with NO OUT-OF-POCKET COST. Find a lawyer and get diagnosed and treated by a medical professional that would accurately assess the situation.
Whiplash after a car accident, can you seek compensation?
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WHIPLASH INJURY WHAT IS IT?
Whiplash is an injury associated with trauma. Whiplash occurs most commonly from rear-end auto accidents because it caused the neck to snap back and forth very rapidly with force. Common injuries such as cervical spine injuries include cervical spine fracture, carotid artery dissection, herniated disc, spinal cord injury, subluxation of the cervical spine, muscle strain, facet injury, and ligamentous injury.
Check Your Whiplash Symptoms
- Pain and stiffness in the neck or shoulders
- Upper or lower back pain
- Severe headaches
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Concentration and memory problems
- Ringing in the ears
- Difficulty sleeping
- Numbness or weakness in the arms or legs
Whiplash Injury What to do
Seek medical assistance even if you don’t feel pain. People with whiplash often feel little to no pain, even if they have sustained serious injuries. also, take advantage of a free consultation with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced injury lawyer can help you take the necessary steps to get help and compensation.
What Not to Say to the Insurance Company
- Do not apologize or admit to any fault
- Do not sign anything or give a recorded statement without seeking counsel from a lawyer
What Can You Say to the Insurance Company
- State to the insurance company that you are hurt and seeking medical treatment
- If the insurance calls to question you, tell them to contact your lawyer
Are You Suffering From Whiplash?
Do not wait to seek medical assistance and representation
Do Not Wait to Seek Medical Assistance and Injury Lawyer Counsel
Seek medical assistance even if you don’t feel pain. People with whiplash often feel little to no pain, even if they have sustained serious injuries. also, take advantage of a free consultation with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. An experienced injury lawyer can help you take the necessary steps to get help and compensation.
Whiplash Causes
Sprains and Herniated Discs
A cervical sprain is a stretched or torn muscle or ligament in your neck.
A herniated disc occurs when its outer layer ruptures and the contents come out of the disc.
When a cervical disc herniates, it can cause inflammation near one of these cervical nerves, causing pain and other symptoms to radiate along the nerve.
In the cervical spine, there are six discs that lie in front of the spinal column and connect each of the 7 cervical vertebrae. Most common discs to herniate are the C5-C6 and C6-C7.
The discs provide cushioning between the vertebrae at each level, while allowing a great deal of motion in all directions.
Although neck pain is common immediately after whiplash injury, some people don't experience pain until a few hours, days or even weeks later.
HOW MUCH IS MY WHIPLASH CLAIM WORTH?
Average Whiplash Injury Settlement
Settlements do vary based on the amount of negligence, severity of injuries, policy amounts, and state statutes. Statistically, injured parties that file claims with an attorney get 3.5X more than attempting to negotiate directly with an insurance adjuster.
Consultations with a personal injury attorney are free and if you decide to employ help from a personal injury attorney, they do not charge anything upfront. These attorneys work on contingency, which means they are only paid if they get you a settlement.
What Should I Do?
First, seek medical attention if you believe you are injured, regardless of pain, you should get checked out by a doctor. Many injuries from a car accident manifest days after the collision. If you try to tough it out and not seek medical attention, you may not get the help and compensation you need.
Before you talk to the other side’s insurance you need to know your rights. Get a free case evaluation to find out how strong your case is and how much you should demand.