Whiplash is an injury that does not always show up immediately after an accident. This gives a person the false belief that they are okay. Once the symptoms appear, it is a condition that is very painful and it can cause a number of complications. Those complications may not be evident until days, weeks, or even months after the accident. Other times, the symptoms are immediately evident.
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident that resulted in whiplash and that accident was the fault of someone else, you may be able to hold them liable for their negligent actions. With the help of an experienced Mankato personal injury lawyer, you can get the results that you are looking for.
Fighting For The Results You Need
Whiplash is an injury to the soft tissue, which means that muscles, ligaments, joints, and the discs in the neck can be affected. Even if the symptoms show up much later, it is important for you to seek the medical attention you need. The symptoms can include:
- Neck pain or stiffness
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Shoulder pain
- Burning or prickling sensation
- Memory issues
- Problems keeping balance
When experiencing these symptoms, it is imperative to seek medical attention. This information can be used in a personal injury claim against the party responsible for the accident that caused the injury.
Recovering Compensation For Damages
Many individuals are able to recover from whiplash in a matter of months, but the road to recovery is not easy. Whiplash can cause a person to miss work, it results in medical expenses, and it may even cause other expenses. A lot of medications are also needed and may be needed for the long-term. Physical therapy is something that is expensive that may need to be carried out for a while in order to recover full neck function.
Even after recovery, it is still possible to experience pain for quite some time, particularly headaches. This can result in further medical expenses and is something that your Southern Minnesota personal injury lawyer will consider when determining how much compensation is needed to cover your present and future medical expenses. You can receive compensation for present and future medical bills, future and present lost wages, pain and suffering, and other applicable expenses so you don’t have to worry about the financial effects that the accident has had on your life. When you can relieve the financial stress, you can focus more on your recovery.
Contact A Mankato Personal Injury Attorney
Whiplash is a very serious injury. Even if you will heal, it is the financial damage and the pain and suffering that occurs during your recovery that can cause a great number of issues. Fortunately, when the accident is the fault of someone else, you can hold them accountable. To learn more about your options, call Farrish Johnson Law Office, CHTD at 507-625-2525 for a free consultation.
