Whiplash Injury and Your Car Accident Case

It is a common sight in South Florida.  You go to an elegant brunch at a restaurant at a hotel or country club, perhaps for a special occasion like New Year’s Day or Mother’s Day.  An elderly person attends, dressed in finery but wearing a foam soft collar, which becomes the main subject of conversation the entire time that the party is seated near you.  The injured person tells the companions that he or she has not seen for a while that the soft collar is for treatment of whiplash injury.  If you were a child when this happened, it was probably your first time hearing of whiplash injury, and the fact that it took up an entire conversation was probably one of your first indications that adulthood is less fun than childhood.  This scenario also is typical of whiplash injury; if you have whiplash, you can probably still occasionally put on your nicest clothes and attend a brunch with friends, provided that you have the financial means, but whiplash is also enough to prevent you from thinking about anything else.  If you are suffering from whiplash injury as a result of a car accident, contact a Fort Lauderdale auto accident attorney.

What Is Whiplash Injury?

Whiplash injury is a traumatic injury to the muscles of the neck and upper back.  It happens when something causes the torso to move suddenly forward and then backward.  Therefore, one of the main causes of whiplash injury is car accidents, especially those where the other car struck your car from the rear.  Other common causes of whiplash injury are accidental falls and sports such as tackle football, skiing, and surfing.

The symptoms of whiplash injury vary in severity, but they can last for months, and they include the following:

• Pain in the upper back and neck
• Numbness, pain, or weakness in the arms
• Impaired vision
• Neurological symptoms such as headaches, poor balance, impaired memory, or impaired vision
• Mood disturbances such as irritability or depression

How to Get the Money You Need for Treatment of Whiplash Injury After a Car Accident

As a soft tissue injury, whiplash is difficult to diagnose through diagnostic images, but its symptoms are unmistakable.  The treatment for whiplash injury is supportive, as the only cure is to wait for the symptoms to resolve.  Your doctor might order physical therapy and over-the-counter pain medication, and you may need to wear a soft collar for several weeks or several months.

Insurance companies may resort to their usual antics to avoid paying you enough to cover treatment of whiplash injury after a car accident.  A personal injury lawyer can help you negotiate for a fair settlement from the insurance company or, if appropriate, file a car accident lawsuit.

Set Up a Consultation Today

A car accident lawyer can help you get the money you need to cover your accident-related medical bills if you have whiplash injury after a car accident.  Contact Boone & Davis in Fort Lauderdale, Florida or call 954-566-919 to explore your potential recovery options today.

Source:

my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11982-whiplash