Denver Whiplash Attorneys

Whiplash & Car Accidents

Car accidents are the leading cause of whiplash injuries and can affect nearly every aspect of a person's life. While minor cases of whiplash may heal within a few weeks, severe whiplash may result in chronic, long-term pain and disabilities.  If you have suffered whiplash from a Colorado car accident, a Colorado car crash attorney can help you receive compensation for your medical expenses, loss of wages, and other injury-related losses. 

Whiplash Causes
Whiplash is a general term used to describe neck (cervical vertebrae) injuries that are caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration.  While any blow to the head or accident can cause whiplash, it is most commonly caused by rear-end car accidents—when a person’s vehicle is hit from behind by another vehicle.  When this happens, the victim’s body is thrown forward, while the head and neck fall backward.  After a moment, the head and neck move forward to catch up with the rest of the body, causing hyperextension of the neck—and ultimately whiplash.

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Whiplash Symptoms
It can take days or even weeks for the symptoms of whiplash to become apparent. Therefore, it is crucial to receive prompt medical attention after any motor vehicle accident to prevent complications from occurring. Common symptoms of whiplash include:

• Neck stiffness, tenderness, or spasms
• Pain in the neck, back, or shoulders
• Numbness or pain in hands or arms
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Headaches

Whiplash Diagnosis
Whiplash injuries are often soft tissue injuries that cannot be detected on standard x-rays.  Therefore, CT scans or MRIs may be used to determine if a car accident victim has whiplash.  Sometimes, whiplash injuries cannot be seen at all on diagnostic imaging tests, despite the real pain it causes the victim.  If this is the case, the victim may be treated for whiplash based upon other symptoms. 

Whiplash injuries can cause a great deal of pain, and recovery may take a long time.  In some cases, whiplash injuries may even lead to permanent disabilities or chronic pain. Therefore, if you have suffered whiplash from a Colorado car accident, you should contact a Colorado car crash lawyer immediately before accepting any insurance settlements, to be sure you are receiving fair compensation for your injuries. 

At Martens & Associates, P.C., our experienced and aggressive Colorado car crash lawyers understand how traumatic whiplash injuries can really be. As such, we always seek the maximum compensation for all of our whiplash clients and their families. Contact the Denver personal injury lawyers at Martens & Associates for a FREE CONSULTATION. Call (303) 316-4500 today!

Contact a Denver Car Accident Attorney at Martens & Associates today to discuss your auto crash. Call (303) 316-4500 for a free consultation.

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