What Actually Happens When You Suffer a Whiplash Injury? What Are the Common Causes of Whiplash?
You’ve been in a car accident or had a slip and fall and doctors say you’ve suffered some level of whiplash. What does that mean? What kind of recovery period can you expect? What are your prospects for a full recovery from your injuries? At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we can answer all your questions and protect your legal rights. Contact us online to set up an appointment.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is an injury that primarily affects the neck, shoulders and upper back, typically resulting from a violent snapping back and forth of your head. According to the Mayo Clinic, the majority of whiplash-type injuries are suffered in motor vehicle accidents, where the force of impact stops forward movement and jolts the head backward at the neck. In the process, connective tissue can be pulled, torn or overextended.
What Are Common Causes of Whiplash?
The greater number of whiplash injuries occur in rear-end collisions, typically caused when a motorist is following you too closely or is engaging in overly aggressive driving. It’s also not uncommon to see whiplash-type injuries suffered in falls, in contact sports, or as the result of physical assault.
What Type of Recovery Can You Expect from a Whiplash Injury?
That depends, in part on the full extent of your injury. If the injury is relatively mild, as it is with many victims, you can expect a full recovery within weeks or months. Whiplash, though, is the type of injury that can lead to nagging and chronic pain. Too many victims suffer for months or even years.
Let Us Help You Protect Your Rights after a Traumatic Brain Injury
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide. We have a comprehensive understanding of the challenges involved in recovering full and fair compensation after a whiplash injury, and will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Arrange a free consultation today to evaluate your potential case.
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