Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash symptoms may not surface for 24 hours or more after an accident where you sustain a spinal cord injury. If your whiplash occurred in an accident that you are not at fault for, you can file an insurance claim to recoup your losses from the incident. And should you go that route our San Diego law firm recommend that you meet with a knowledgeable spinal cord injury attorney to find out your rights.
Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash is very treatable. Almost everyone who experiences a whiplash injury can get treatment that helps the pain subside and eventually heal. In extreme cases, whiplash injuries could change your life forever. Therefore, it is crucial to consult with your doctor so that you can receive the proper whiplash treatment for your spinal cord injury.
Here are the most common whiplash symptoms:
- Neck and upper back pain
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Decreased range of movement
- Numbness, tingling or radiating pain
- Ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
- Concentration and memory disorders
- Blurred vision
Grading Whiplash Symptoms
There are four different levels of whiplash as defined by the Quebec Task Force.
Grade 0: No neck pain, stiffness, or any physical signs are noticed
Grade 1: Complaints of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only but no physical signs are noted by the examining physician.
Grade 2: Neck complaints and the examining physician finds decreased range of motion and point tenderness in the neck.
Grade 3: Decreased range of motion plus neurological signs such as decreased deep tendon reflexes, weakness, insomnia and sensory deficits.
Grade 4: Neck complaints and fracture or dislocation or injury to the spinal cord, including paralysis.
Call Us Now To Speak With Our Spinal Cord Injury Attorneys
Our firm’s founder, Michael Pines, is a former insurance company lawyer, so he knows how the insurance companies work. Insurance companies may not pay a fair settlement. If you do not want insurance companies to take advantage of you, you should hire an experienced spinal cord injury attorney from our law firm. We are dedicated to helping you obtain the fair and just compensation you and your family need to recover and move toward a brighter future.
If you or a loved one have been involved in a paralyzing accident and suffered whiplash injuries, we urge you to contact our bilingual offices as soon as possible following the accident at 1-800-655-6585 or please click here for a free consultation with an experienced spinal cord injury attorney. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe us nothing until we recover money on your behalf.
