When involved in a car crash, especially one with a forceful impact, a common injury that you might sustain is whiplash. It is a pain in your neck caused by strained muscles, ligaments and tendons when the impact causes your head to jerk back and forth. While seemingly minor, whiplash can cause significant pain and discomfort and impact daily life.
Whiplash can disrupt daily life
Symptoms of whiplash may not appear immediately after an accident; it can take hours or even days to develop. Here are some common symptoms to watch for:
Neck pain and stiffness
Headaches
Dizziness
Fatigue
Difficulty concentrating
Blurred vision
Tingling or numbness in the arms or shoulders
Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
Sleep disturbances
Some people may experience mild discomfort that resolves within a few weeks. For others, whiplash can become a chronic condition with long-term consequences.
The pain and stiffness in your neck can make it difficult to perform everyday tasks such as driving, working, sleeping and participating in hobbies. Concentrating at work might be a struggle, and simple activities like turning your head to check blind spots while driving or looking up at shelves at the grocery store can become painful.
You deserve compensation for your pain
Sustaining a whiplash injury after a crash could mean expensive medical treatment and lost wages. The good news is you can recover both economic and non-economic damages for your injuries. This compensation can be vital as you heal. An experienced attorney can answer your questions about your rights or need help with the insurance claim process, particularly if they initially deny the claim.
