You Can Get Compensation For Whiplash Injuries

On behalf of Lovett Law Firm posted in Car Accidents on Thursday, November 12, 2015.

Getting hit by a car when you’re driving is never a good feeling. You’re tossed around in your vehicle, even if you’re strapped in with a seat belt, and the impact can be devastating to your body. One of the most common kinds of accidents, a rear-end collision, can lead to one particularly damaging injury: whiplash.

Whiplash is a kind of injury that affects the head and neck. It’s caused when your head snaps forward and back quickly, forcing your neck to overextend. Whiplash is known by a number of names and terms, some of which include a hyperextension injury or cervical sprain.

Even low-speed accidents can result in whiplash. You may notice symptoms of whiplash immediately or over the course of several days. Initially, you may not realize you suffered this injury, because the adrenaline and stress of the accident can be overwhelming.

Some of the symptoms to look out for include dizziness, trouble with your balance, neck pain, neck stiffness, trouble with concentration and memory issues. Sometimes, whiplash may be combined with a concussion, especially if you hit your head on a window or on the dashboard when you were in the collision.

When you see a medical provider, he should help you by suggesting treatments like muscle relaxants, an MRI to check your head and neck and massage therapy. Most of the time, you can expect to recover within three months, but chronic pain is possible from this kind of injury.

Whether you’re facing whiplash alone or you have multiple serious injuries, it’s important to get the care you need. Our website has information on how to make a claim, so you can be compensated appropriately.