Whiplash Injury Lawyers in Pennsylvania

“Whiplash” refers to a soft tissue injury that’s often the consequence of an abrupt back-and-forth flexion of the neck. The forceful movement of the head has the potential to overstretch and damage ligaments, muscles, tendons, and nerves in your neck, and you may also injure vertebrae and spinal discs.

Whiplash injuries are among the most common car accident injuries and, in many cases, are challenging to prove in a personal injury lawsuit. Unlike other injuries like cuts and fractures, whiplash injuries don’t present outward signs of physical harm. As a result, it’s easier for insurance companies to question the extent of your injuries and offer reduced amounts of compensation.

If you’ve suffered a whiplash injury as a result of someone else’s negligence, it’s important that you work with a skilled lawyer who can help you make your case. Fortunately, help is right around the corner. The attorneys at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C. understand how to help those with whiplash injuries get the compensation they deserve from the at-fault party.

Offering our clients unique and personalized service, our knowledgeable attorneys are proud to provide the dedicated representation they deserve. Our attorneys, who have nearly 68 years of experience serving the legal needs of clients throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania, may be able to help you pursue the reparations you deserve.

What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?

Whiplash symptoms can vary widely depending on the severity of the injury and the individual affected. Common symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, which often develop within 24 hours of the injury. Other symptoms may include:

• Headaches: Often starting at the base of the skull.
• Dizziness: Feeling lightheaded or unsteady.
• Fatigue: An overall sense of tiredness or reduced energy.
• Blurred Vision: Difficulty focusing clearly.
• Tingling or Numbness: Sensations in the arms or hands.
• Difficulty Concentrating: Problems with memory or focus.
• Sleep Disturbances: Trouble sleeping or unusual sleep patterns.

For some individuals, these symptoms may resolve within a few weeks, while others may experience persistent pain and discomfort that can last for months or even years. It is important to monitor your symptoms closely and seek medical attention if they worsen or fail to improve over time. Proper documentation of your symptoms and medical visits is essential for building a strong personal injury case.

What Types of Car Accidents Commonly Lead to Whiplash Injuries?

There are a few different kinds of car accidents that commonly lead to whiplash injuries. For instance:

• Rear-end Car Collisions: These types of collisions are known to cause whiplash as a result of your body moving much faster than your head when your vehicle is hit from behind. After impact, your head catches up with the body in a jerking motion that rapidly over stretches and compresses the neck muscles.
• Head-on Collisions: A head-on collision, as the name implies, occurs when the front ends of two vehicles crash when traveling toward each other. Typically, accidents of this nature are a result of both vehicles traveling at a relatively high speed. Injuries—and often death—are all too common after a head-on collision. Drivers and passengers in this type of accident have a 58 percent fatality rate. Those who do survive are typically subject to life-altering damage, with whiplash as a common side effect.
• T-bone Collisions: Also known as intersectional collisions, these accidents occur in the middle of an intersection between two or more vehicles. The impact may lead to damaging injuries including whiplash. 

If you have been injured in an accident that has resulted in you suffering from whiplash, you deserve to be compensated for your injuries. Our skilled whiplash injury lawyers may be able to help you build your injury claim as you pursue financial compensation for your losses.

How to Recover from Whiplash After a Car Accident

Whiplash is most commonly treated with pain medication and therapeutic exercise techniques. The exact treatment plan depends on the severity of your whiplash injury and may include:

• Rest
• Muscle relaxers
• Restricting neck movements
• Applying hot or cold compresses to the neck region
• Physical therapy
• Acupuncture
• Massages

A doctor’s comprehensive treatment plan will likely include a combination of these. Your prognosis will depend on a number of factors, including your age, your overall health, and the severity of your injury. The first step you should consider after your injury is seeking medical care, no matter the initial severity of your injury.

Immediately seeing a doctor is imperative for a few reasons, the most important of which is that you can begin the healing process and reduce any feelings of pain and discomfort. Additionally, visiting a doctor will allow you to officially document your medical treatment. This will be instrumental when it comes time to argue for the compensation you deserve.

Collect and Document Relevant Information for Your Case

If you were in an accident and have whiplash, you might want to know if you can file a lawsuit against the other driver for such an injury. The fact of the matter is that you absolutely can file a lawsuit due to whiplash, but there are some things you need to know beforehand. You have a better chance of successfully winning the lawsuit when the accident was caused by someone else and not you.

If you have plans to file a lawsuit, you should be documenting everything from the minute the accident happens. Some of the things you need to document include:

• Details of how the accident occurred
• Copies of police reports that were filed
• Medical records to describe your condition and the symptoms you feel
• Copies of medical bills for treatment
• Photos of the accident scene

The reason you need to start documenting everything is that you want to build a solid case. You want to make sure that you can get the compensation you deserve because of what happened to you. While you were following the rules of the road and paying attention to your surroundings, another driver may have been completely distracted, which caused the crash to occur in the first place. These documents are important to have available for your attorney to review.

How Can a Montgomery County Whiplash Injury Attorney Help Me?

Once you feel comfortable enough to do so, you’ll want an expert attorney to help fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. The claims process can be lengthy and complicated, so it’s crucial to have a lawyer on your side who will help you quickly get the compensation owed to you. Some benefits you may experience from partnering with a whiplash injury attorney include:

• Prompt communication
• Knowledgeable and experience navigating the Pennsylvania legal system
• Personalized service
• Dedicated representation

Don’t delay in starting the personal injury claim process. The sooner you notify a potential payee of your claim, the more serious consideration you’ll receive. Keep in mind that starting the claims process as soon as possible doesn’t mean accepting a settlement right away. You need to make sure you understand the nature and extent of your injuries and all other damages arising from the accident.

What Does it Take to Have a Successful Whiplash Injury Claim?

It’s important in all accident cases—including those where whiplash injuries are present—to act swiftly. From securing medical help to obtaining legal representation, there’s nothing to be gained by waiting to act. The recovery process usually begins by filing a claim with an insurance company. If the claim is rejected or fair agreement can’t be secured, then a lawsuit may need to be filed.

Even seemingly minor accidents can lead to whiplash injuries, which sometimes creates a challenging situation for many victims who are forced to demonstrate a connection between their injuries and the other driver’s negligence.

Likewise, in many cases, the symptoms don’t appear for several days after the accident, a fact that often raises the suspicion of insurers and the at-fault party. That’s where we come in. A lawyer from our team may be able to help collect the evidence necessary to prove your case. Likewise, we’ll work with you during the negotiation or settlement process.

Our law firm has extensive experience with whiplash cases. When you work with Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford P.C., one of our attorneys will help you obtain the proper medical documentation and present your situation to the insurance company. As skilled negotiators, we’ll push hard to obtain a settlement that fully compensates you for the challenges you’re facing. If we can’t obtain a reasonable settlement, our attorneys will protect your rights at trial.

Contact Our Experienced Whiplash Injury Lawyers

If you’re struggling with symptoms related to a whiplash injury, speak with a qualified car accident lawyer about your options as soon as possible. The experienced Southeastern Pennsylvania whiplash injury attorneys at Rubin, Glickman, Steinberg & Gifford will meet with you one-on-one to discuss your case and any potential obstacles during a free consultation.

We’ll outline the facts and circumstances surrounding impending legal action and will help you determine the most strategic method to compensate you for any lost wages, medical bills, property damage, and psychological trauma associated with the crash.

For nearly 68 years, our attorneys have been serving the legal needs of clients in Montgomery County, Bucks County, and throughout the surrounding areas. We have offices in Newtown and Colmar, PA and can travel to meet with you in your home if you’re unable to travel to us. We’ve earned the trust and respect of clients facing a wide range of legal problems. Our attorneys serve to protect you and guard your rights. To schedule a free consultation, call (215) 822-7575 or complete our online contact form today.