Have you suffered whiplash because of a car accident that someone else caused? If so, you could be entitled to compensation in a personal injury claim. How much you could expect to get in a whiplash settlement will depend on a number of factors specific to your case, including the severity of your injuries, the degree of the other party’s fault, and the extent of their insurance coverage.
What Is Whiplash and What Treatments Does It Require?
Whiplash refers to an injury caused by strains, sprains, and tears in soft tissues in the head, neck, shoulders, and upper back. The mechanism of injury is the violent jerking of the head back and forth or side to side in a motion that resembles the end of a whip when cracked.
Whiplash injuries can cause pain of varying severity and accompanying symptoms, such as:
- Stiffness in the neck and shoulders
- Pain radiating into the arms
- Weakness in the arms
- Decreased flexibility or range of motion
- Chronic headaches or migraines
- Muscle spasms
- Blurred vision
- Back pain
Some whiplash injuries can heal over time with rest. However, many people may require medical treatment for their whiplash injuries or to address symptoms caused by it. Common treatments for whiplash include pain medications, injections, and physical therapy to address stiffness, weakness, and reduced range of motion.
Factors Affecting Whiplash Settlements
Multiple factors can affect how much money you obtain in a whiplash settlement, such as:
- The nature and symptoms of your injury, including the severity of pain, stiffness, and weakness
- The types of medical treatment and rehabilitation you receive for your injury, such as prescription pain medication, trigger point injections, physical therapy, and surgery
- The duration of your medical recovery
- Whether your injury causes you to miss time from work or transfer to a lower-paying modified-duty position
- The parties at fault for the accident that caused your whiplash injury or who may bear liability for your losses
The Importance of Selecting the Right Lawyer for Your Whiplash Claim
Recovering compensation for a whiplash injury can prove challenging, as whiplash does not cause the same kinds of visible trauma as some other injuries. As a result, insurers may resist accident victims’ whiplash injury claims.
Our experienced attorneys can give you the best chance of maximizing your financial recovery for what you’ve suffered, as we know what evidence you need to establish the extent of your injury. We can also document your ongoing and future expenses and losses to ensure you have the financial resources you need for your recovery.
How Our Attorneys Help People with Whiplash Cases in East Tennessee
At The Terry Law Firm, our attorneys are ready to help you pursue maximum compensation in a whiplash injury claim by:
- Investigating the accident that caused your whiplash injury to recover evidence for your case
- Identifying at-fault parties and evaluating your options for financial recovery
- Documenting your ongoing expenses and losses and determining your future treatment needs
- Handling communications and negotiations with insurers and other parties to enable you to focus on your treatment and rehabilitation
- Pursuing insurance claims and lawsuits to demand maximum compensation for your injuries
Contact The Terry Law Firm today for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced car accident attorney to determine what a whiplash settlement might look like in your case.
