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Car Accident Lawyer Outlines Whiplash Injuries and Long-Term Effects

  • By Al de Levie
  • 13 Jun, 2018

Being unable to move your neck or head for a long period happens to be the effect of whiplash. Being rendered immobile due to the whiplash injury can definitely complicate your life further. The best way forward is to contact an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as you become aware of your condition.

Man feeling pain to the neck after a car crash

You may have read about people suffering from whiplash injuries. There is certainly nothing as unfortunate as having your neck tissue damaged while traveling in a car. In short, the sudden jerking movement of your head along with the neck termed as a whiplash injury affects the soft tissue in the cervical region.


A car accident is synonymous with serious injuries. Many parts of your body including the neck can be compromised resulting in limiting your mobility. You may fail to notice the tell-tale indications of a whiplash thereby keeping the car accident lawyer in the dark, initially.


Remember that the effects may not be evident immediately after a collision. You are also likely to suffer a whiplash injury being physically abused or falling unexpectedly.


Whiplash Injury Facts


You can safely ignore the minor effects as they are likely to disappear within a few days. Unfortunately, the symptoms of a severe whiplash tend to remain for weeks and even months often affecting the life of the victim adversely.


Being unable to move your neck or head for a long period happens to be the effect of a severe whiplash too. The pain and tingling in the upper extremity, as well as dizziness, are textbook examples that need a medical intervention ASAP.


Being rendered immobile due to the whiplash injury can definitely complicate your life further. The best way forward is to contact an experienced car accident lawyer as soon as you become aware of your condition.


Symptoms & Treatment


It is also necessary to get yourself treated by an MD especially when you experience sleep disorder and memory lapses accompanied by depression as well as irritability.


You may also be aghast to find your vision becoming blurred frequently as well. Don't ignore these symptoms; get the best treatment possible and opt for physical therapy and special medications as and when required.


Sure, the treatment will cost you a good amount. Fret not, you are entitled to be compensated for the whiplash injury. Be sure to have copies of all the medical records as well as the bills handy when you approach a reputed attorney. Learning how to sue someone who has been responsible for your present condition will definitely help you to regain your peace of mind.


Difficulties of Claiming Compensation


The symptoms will not always manifest themselves immediately. You may have to wait for 24 hours or more to become aware of the injury. Waiting for long could make your case considerably weaker in a court of law, however. Do not fail to visit a qualified medical professional therefore and get the details of your condition on record.


There are quite a few alternatives that can prove the existence of whiplash injuries as well. Your attorney is sure to uncover the evidence and present the case tactfully to the judge and all concerned parties.


Obtaining Maximum Compensation

- Seeking the intervention of a qualified doctor is crucial once you begin to experience the effects of the injury

- Having photographs and reports from the scene of the mishap along with your medical bills and doctor’s reports can go a long way in justifying your claim

- It is advisable to act within the time permitted by the ‘statute of limitations’ in order to validate your claim

- Your attorney would advise you to sue for physical pain and mental anguish along with the loss of wages, if applicable


Contact us or give us a call at 844-777-2529 to find out if Alvin F. de Levie and Associates can help you sue for your whiplash injuries and the amount of compensation that you could claim.




Alvin F. de Levie is a 1973, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and a 1976 graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He is an expert in Pennsylvania Law revolving around medical malpractice and personal injury. 


Mr. de Levie has consistently been voted by his peers to receive Martindale-Hubbell's "AV Preeminent" 5.0 out of 5.0 rating. An AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. 


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