Southern Illinois Car Accident Lawyers
Whiplash & Neck Injuries
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Whiplash Attorneys
By far one of the most common injuries that people sustain in a car crash is whiplash. Many people believe that whiplash will go away after a few days or a week, but that is by no means always the case. Unfortunately, whiplash damage can be very long-lasting, and can even affect your day to day life. It can affect their jobs and family life. Whiplash can also get much worse if left untreated.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a type of neck injury that occurs when the suddenly moves backward then forward. This is extremely common in rear-end collisions. Usually, the body stays still during a car accident held in place by the seat belt. However, the head still jolts backward and forwards violently. This type of movement leads to whiplash. Whiplash can be mild all the way to severe, depending on the force involved in the impact. Whiplash leads to sprains and/or tears in tendons, ligaments, and muscles in both the neck and shoulders.
Whiplash Symptoms
Depending on the force and impact of the accident, whiplash can lead to a variety of symptoms. According to the Mayo Clinic, whiplash can lead to the following symptoms:
- Severe & Ongoing Neck Pain
- Headaches
- Pain and/or Numbness that Spreads to the arms
- Impaired/Blurry Vision
- Jaw pain
- Ringing Ears
- Dizziness & Vomiting
If you find yourself in a car accident and are experiencing these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately.
For more information on Whiplash from the Mayo Clinic, Click Here!
How a Whiplash Lawyer Can Help
Even if you believe you are fine after a car accident, having a Car Accident attorney on your side can make a huge difference. An experienced whiplash lawyer can ensure that you receive fair and maximum compensation for whiplash and any other injuries you sustain. They can also help guide you through the entire process and handle the claim for you from start to finish.
Where We Handle Whiplash Cases
Our Car Accident Attorneys handle cases across Southern Illinois! Some counties we handle car accident cases at are:
- Jefferson County
- Marion County
- Wayne County
- Clinton County
- Franklin County
- Washington County
- Richland County
- Clay County
- White County
- Wabash County
- Williamson County
- Effingham County
- Fayette County
- Perry County
- Hamilton County
- Randolph County
- Edwards County
- St. Clair County
- Madison County
- Johnson County
- Pulaski County
- Pope County
- Jackson County
Don’t see your county? We can still help! Our Attorneys travel all across Illinois handling car accident and whiplash cases for clients. If we don’t think we can help, we’ll send you to someone we believe can!
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