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Whiplash Injury Settlement - Accident Claim


Over 1,000,000 people suffer from this condition in the U.S. every year and almost a quarter of these patients will suffer from chronic pain and disability. Approximately 10% of people injured in car accidents will have long term disability and 1 in 7 victims will still have significant pain more than 3 years after the accident. This injury is not well understood by the general public who often do not realize that neck strain can be a debilitating condition and as a result only a small percentage of the victims apply for a whiplash injury settlement.

The injury is caused by damage to the soft tissue of the neck and is also called neck sprain or neck strain and is characterized by a number of symptoms that may occur following sudden extension and flexion of the neck. The injury usually occurs as a result of an automobile accident and may include injury to the joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots. The symptoms may be present immediately after the accident or may be delayed for several days or occasionally by a week or more. The amount of a whiplash injury settlement is dependent on the severity of the symptoms, the recovery period and whether or not there are any long term consequences or disabilities.

Treatment may include analgesics, anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, muscle relaxants and a cervical collar usually worn only for a short period of time. Exercises, physical therapy and traction together with heat application may relieve muscle tension. The prognosis is generally good and the neck and head pain usually clears within a few days or weeks. Most patients will fully recover within 3 months however some may continue to have residual neck pain, discomfort and headaches for a long period and in some cases the injury may become chronic with no possibility of full recovery. A whiplash injury settlement in chronic disabling cases can amount to millions of dollars especially if there is need for long term care.

There are several recognized factors that affect the extent of the injury and these include;

  • The posture in which a person is sitting at the moment of impact contributes to the severity of the injury. Sitting in an upright posture helps to reduce injury whilst sitting in a slumped posture may increase injury.
  • The better condition the body is in, including the nervous system, the better the body will respond to impact.
  • The most important factor is awareness of the impending impact allowing the person to automatically prepare the body's stabilization system to respond quickly and efficiently.
  • Women sustain more serious injury than men due to differences in muscular bulk and bone structures which provide protection to the cervical spine.

Our nationwide network of experienced attorneys specializes in dealing with claims for a whiplash injury settlement. Our lawyers will ensure that you receive maximum compensation for your injury and any other losses. Our lawyers are all experienced members of The Association Of Trial Lawyers of America with a track record of many years successful verdicts and settlements and will give you a fair deal using a contingency fee agreement to represent you. This means that there is no money to pay upfront and if your lawyer doesnt succeed in getting you a settlement then you do not pay him anything at all.

For free expert advice just complete the contact form and a member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America will review your claim and phone you immediately to discuss your claim without obligation.