Recover Quickly from Whiplash After Car Accident

When you’ve been involved in an automobile accident, it’s important to know what to do as well as what not to do. For example, you’ll certainly want to get insurance and driver’s license information from the other driver, but you should also make sure that you seek immediate medical attention for any injuries.

Additionally, while you should cooperate with the police and your insurance company as they investigate the accident, it is usually a good idea to not talk with a representative from the other party’s insurance company until you have your own legal representation. Even though your intentions might be to be completely honest, some things you say can be misconstrued by a party looking to place fault where none exists. It never hurts to make sure that you are informed and properly represented.

Have You Been Injured in the Accident?

Sometimes injuries are obvious and you’ll be rushed immediately to an area hospital or clinic for a medical evaluation. However, in the first hours or days following an automobile collision, you might not notice that your injuries are more severe or notice another symptom manifesting. This can be especially true if the injury is a soft tissue injury or if you have a whiplash. Don’t completely discount injuries until you’ve visited a reputable chiropractic clinic.

Whiplash is an injury that can occur when your head moves back suddenly, followed by a fast motion forward. This can put a great deal of force on your neck, and can cause muscles and tendons to stretch, even to the point of tearing. This type of injury most frequently occurs when you are involved in a collision where your vehicle is hit from behind. A whiplash car accident injury can range Sometimes, however, whiplash might present itself as a tightness in your neck, a decrease in range of motion or a headache that radiates from the base of your skull to your forehead.

Get the Proper Care for a Whiplash Injury

If you suspect you may have been injured in a car accident, it’s important to get the care you need as soon after the accident as is reasonably possible. Look for care providers who specialize in auto accident injuries. They will be able to provide a complete chiropractic evaluation in order to determine the exact nature and extent of any injuries you may have sustained as well as the best course of treatment, so you can get back to feeling your best as quickly as possible.

Do You Need an Attorney?

In many car accident cases, you won’t necessarily need an attorney. However, if you’ve suffered an injury, such as a whiplash, it’s a good idea to have a legal professional representing your case. Keep in mind that whiplash car accident injuries aren’t always apparent in the first hours or even days following the accident.

Your attorney will be able to make sure that your medical bills get paid and that you are compensated for lost wages if you aren’t able to work. When you’re struggling with an injury, the last thing you need to do is be worried about paying the bills.

It pays to know exactly how you should handle untoward incidents on the road. This way, you will not take on any more additional stress prior to the accident. Making sure that you get immediate medical attention and effective treatments from qualified professionals should always be your first priority. Once you’re out of harm’s way, get in touch with your insurance provider and personal injury lawyer as well to take care of legal matters so you can focus on recovery.

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Diseases and Conditions: Whiplash, MayoClinic.org

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.