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Have you suffered from a whiplash car accident?
A whiplash car accident can cause substantial injury. The most common car crash to result in this type of injury is a rear end accident. Whiplash occurs when your neck whips back and forth during impact. The movement resembles the cracking of a whip, which is how the injury got its name.
Although you may not notice discomfort immediately, a few days later, you might notice your neck hurts after a car crash. A stiff neck from a car accident can escalate into excruciating pain. While the majority of people recover after several weeks of treatment, many people experience additional complications. Some even experience chronic pain.
What Should You Know About Whiplash?
What symptoms can you experience?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of neck injury after a car accident, it’s important to receive treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise the condition could worsen. According to the Mayo Clinic the following are signs that you might need treatment:
- Neck stiffness and pain
- Worsening pain with neck movement
- Headaches beginning at the base of the skull
- Pain or tenderness in the shoulder, arms or upper back
- A loss of range of motion in the neck
- Numbness or tingling in your arms
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
What treatments are available?
After a doctor diagnoses your neck injury, there are a number of possible treatments. The most common treatments are ice pack and heat applications along with pain relievers that you can buy over-the-counter. If these remedies aren’t adequate, the doctor may prescribe:
- Muscle relaxants
- Prescription pain meds
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- A neck brace
Who is at fault?
If the other party is at fault, you can recover compensation for damages. Under Texas liability law for car accidents, the other party must be more than 51% at fault for causing the accident. The court will assign both parties a percentage of fault. We also represent clients in car accidents that occur in other states. States vary as to how they assign liability in car accident cases. It is vital to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. In Texas, there is a two year time limit to file a case from the date of the accident. Ultimately, the at-fault party’s insurance company would cover damages.
What challenges exist with insurance companies?
Insurance companies are in the business of making a profit. Insurance companies are in the business of making a profit. Consequently, to accomplish this end, they employ tactics, such as:
- Delaying the injury claim process
- Making low settlement offers
- Blaming you for causing the accident
- Demanding excessive documentation
- Minimizing the severity of your injuries
- Investigating to gather evidence to counter the claim
- Attempting to get you to say you caused the accident
- Persuading you to sign a medical release before doctors determine the extent of injury
- Trying to get a recorded statement from you right after the injury
What symptoms can you experience?
If you’re experiencing symptoms of neck injury after a car accident, it’s important to receive treatment as soon as possible. Otherwise the condition could worsen. According to the Mayo Clinic the following are signs that you might need treatment:
- Neck stiffness and pain
- Worsening pain with neck movement
- Headaches beginning at the base of the skull
- Pain or tenderness in the shoulder, arms or upper back
- A loss of range of motion in the neck
- Numbness or tingling in your arms
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
What treatments are available?
After a doctor diagnoses your neck injury, there are a number of possible treatments. The most common treatments are ice pack and heat applications along with pain relievers that you can buy over-the-counter. If these remedies aren’t adequate, the doctor may prescribe:
- Muscle relaxants
- Prescription pain meds
- Physical therapy
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- A neck brace
Who is at fault?
If the other party is at fault, you can recover compensation for damages. Under Texas liability law for car accidents, the other party must be more than 51% at fault for causing the accident. The court will assign both parties a percentage of fault. We also represent clients in car accidents that occur in other states. States vary as to how they assign liability in car accident cases. It is vital to consult with an attorney as soon as possible. In Texas, there is a two year time limit to file a case from the date of the accident. Ultimately, the at-fault party’s insurance company would cover damages.
What compensation can you recover from a whiplash case?
While every case is different, people have recovered the following types of compensation for whiplash following an accident:
- Current and future medical treatment
- Lost wages for time missed at work due to accident injury
- Vehicle damage
- Reduced earning capacity if disability prevents working
- Coverage for pain and suffering
- Other non-economic damages
- Current and future medical treatment
- Lost wages for time missed at work due to accident injury
- Vehicle damage
- Reduced earning capacity if disability prevents working
- Coverage for pain and suffering
- Other non-economic damages
Get Legal Help for
Whiplash Car Accidents
Your chances of receiving compensation for your accident are often good if the other party was rear ended you in a collision. If your injuries and damages are serious, it is wise to consult with a lawyer. Dealing with the other party’s insurance company can be challenging. Some states award damages based on proving who was at fault. Even in no-fault insurance states, you might be able to recover compensation if you have an experienced lawyer. We have years of experience handling car accident cases. Our attorney can protect your rights to recovery.
To arrange a free consultation, call the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz at (210) 225-HURT (4878) or toll free (800) 645-8553. We can discuss your whiplash injury and take the most effective approach for recovering compensation.
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