Whiplash Lawyers in Kentucky | KY Neck Strain Attorney
Whiplash, also referred to as neck strain, is caused by sudden jerking of the head forward or backwards in such a way that it damages or strains muscles and tendons in the neck.
While there may be many causes of whiplash, when it comes to personal injury cases where the injury is due to the fault or negligence of another party, the number one most common cause of whiplash is rear end auto accidents.
The American Chiropractic Association states that symptoms may not appear until 48 hours after an accident, but then the injured person may begin experiencing:
- Pain and stiffness in the neck
- Pain extending into the shoulders, arms, upper back and even chest
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Difficulty swallowing
- Nausea
- Blurred vision
- Straightening/loss of curvature in the cervical spine
While they state that symptoms may quickly resolve, they cite a study showing that between 45 to 85 percent of people who have a whiplash injury still suffer those symptoms five years after the accident.
Do I Have a Whiplash Injury Case?
Not all causes of whiplash result in proper injury cases for compensation. The prime example of this would be sports injuries, because the injury is not due to the fault or negligence of another party.Your injury must be a result of the fault or negligence of another party. The primary example is rear ending auto accidents. Roughly two thirds of people involved in an automobile crash develop whiplash symptoms (source: American Chiropractic Association). If you have been rear-ended and suffered a whiplash injury, it is the fault of the other driver.
Other injury causes include workplace injuries or premises liability cases, whereby a property owner, business or municipality failed to ensure a safe environment that resulted in an accident.
If fault or negligence can be established, then you may be able to seek compensation for:
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of wages
- Medical expenses
- Physical or chiropractic therapy
How Experienced Kentucky Whiplash Lawyers Can Help
If you or a loved one have been injured to include whiplash or neck strain due to the fault of another party, an experienced Kentucky whiplash attorney can make all the difference in helping you recover the compensation you’re entitled to while giving you peace of mind over the process.
In most cases, you will be dealing with the other party’s insurance company, whether it’s automotive insurance, workers’ compensation or facility/property liability insurance. These companies are driven by one thing: mitigating their liability. They are not going to give you what you ask for without a fight, and without an experienced attorney, the result might not be what you are entitled to.
Experienced Kentucky injury attorneys will help you build your case, determine the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to, and be ready to deal with these insurance companies on your behalf.
FREE Whiplash Injury Consultation
If you or a loved one have suffered a whiplash injury, the experienced Kentucky accident attorneys at Dallas & Turner, PLLC offer a FREE consultation to help you understand the merits of your case. Our personal injury lawyers do not get paid until you get paid, so you don’t have to worry about legal bills on top of your medical bills.
Contacting us is simple and easy. You may call (859) 630-0666 24/7, reach out via our live chat tool, or email us through our FREE online contact form. You will hear from an experienced injury lawyer as soon as possible and within 24 hours, guaranteed.
Don’t hesitate -- reach out today, and let’s start the process of getting you the compensation you deserve!
James Ryan Turner, Experienced Injury Lawyer in Florence, KY
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