Baltimore Whiplash Lawyer
One of the most common injuries from an auto accident is whiplash. This neck injury can occur even in the slightest fender-bender, yet it can cause long-lasting pain and suffering. Frustratingly, whiplash typically requires rest and restricted motion to heal, which can prevent you from working and living your normal life.
At Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, we believe that even common injuries such as whiplash should not be overlooked after a car accident. Sometimes, the party at fault for your accident can be obligated to pay you financial compensation for your pain and suffering as well as medical bills. To discuss your case in more detail, contact a compassionate Baltimore whiplash attorney from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, today at 410-234-0100.
What Causes Whiplash?
Your neck is responsible for bearing the weight of your head, which generally weighs 10 to 11 pounds. When your neck experiences abnormal motion or force, the weight of the head strains the muscles and soft tissue of the neck. A sudden decrease in momentum, such as getting hit in a car collision, can push the head forwards or backwards, forcing the neck beyond its normal range of motion. This results in the painful symptoms of whiplash.
Symptoms of Whiplash
You may notice signs of whiplash immediately after the accident or even hours after it occurs. Typically, the sooner the symptoms appear, the worse the damage actually is. Signs of this soft tissue neck injury include:
- Pain
- Tenderness
- Swelling
- Headache
- Muscle spasms
- Pain running from your neck down to your shoulders or arms
- Limited range of motion
Sadly, there is no one-time cure for whiplash. You have to wait several painful days, weeks, or longer for your neck to gradually heal.
Contact Us
Although whiplash may seem like a minor injury, it is actually very painful and can severely limit your ability to move. If your suffering has been caused by another person’s negligent act, you may be eligible for financial compensation to aid in your recovery. Contact an experienced Baltimore whiplash lawyer from Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz, LLC, at 410-234-0100 today to learn more about your legal options.
