{"id":2019,"date":"2018-08-07T15:20:22","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T15:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2019"},"modified":"2018-08-07T15:20:22","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T15:20:22","slug":"what-you-should-know-about-whiplash-personal-injury-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-you-should-know-about-whiplash-personal-injury-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Should Know About Whiplash Personal Injury Claims"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to driverknowledge.com<\/em>, more than 6 million car accidents take place in the United States every year. Unfortunately, an average of 3 million people are injured every year in these car crashes, 2 million of which sustain permanent injuries. One of the most common injuries that occur from car collisions is called whiplash. Whiplash is technically an informal, non-medical term that describes the jerking, jolting, or sudden movement of a person\u2019s neck that results in injury.<\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn more about whiplash injuries, including what to do if you or a loved one becomes a victim of a motor vehicle accident.<\/h2>\n
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Whiplash Pain and Treatment<\/h1>\n

Whiplash occurs when a person\u2019s head or neck is suddenly jerked forward, backward, sideways, or any other direction. This jolting movement is visually obvious in a car accident. A victim can suffer various levels of pain and discomfort following a whiplash injury or accident. Pain, aching, sensitivity, throbbing, and soreness tend to occur in the back, neck, head, and shoulder areas. <\/p>\n

Pain and tenderness can also extend through additional extremities, such as the legs and arms. This type of pain is sometimes described as pins and needles running through a person\u2019s arms and legs, with general pain in the upper regions of a person\u2019s body. All of these symptoms of pain can result in restricted mobility, thus inhibiting a victim\u2019s ability to move around freely and perform their activities of daily living. <\/p>\n

Whiplash type symptoms can show up immediately after an accident, or several days or weeks later. When whiplash symptoms do become evident, the extent of pain varies depending on certain factors, such as the severity of the injury, the circumstances surrounding the accident, the physical health of the victim, existing injuries or medical conditions, and more. Treatments for whiplash type injuries can be fairly minor, such as rest, ice, heat, and medications, or they can be major, such as chiropractic care, physical therapy, surgery, and life-long disability.<\/p>\n

Whiplash Personal Injury Claims<\/h1>\n

If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident and sustained a whiplash type injury, you may be entitled to compensation for your damages and losses. The most important thing to do after being involved in a car accident is to immediately seek medical attention and make sure a police report is written. The documentation of medical records and police reports can be used as evidence to recover compensation for your damages and losses. Once you have done this, contact a licensed Indianapolis car accident lawyer<\/a> to make a personal injury claim.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis Car Accident Lawyers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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317-881-2700<\/p><\/div>Call The Law office of Craven, Hoover, and Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to make a car accident claim in Indiana. Our seasoned Indianapolis personal injury lawyers are ready and able to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve. Not only does our law firm offer free consultations, we never collect lawyer fees unless we prevail for you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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