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Pennsylvania Car Accidents and Whiplash

A Pennsylvania car accident can result in a variety of car accident injuries. One of the most common types on accident injuries includes whiplash. Whiplash can be serious and result in excruciating pain.

Understanding the basics of whiplash

Whiplash generally occurs during a rear-end collision, when there is a sudden movement or jolt to the head, causing the head to snap suddenly. Whiplash is regarded as the most common type of car accident injury and should be treated as a serious injury.

Common symptoms of whiplash

You may be suffering from whiplash if your accident is resulting in:

A loss of movement to your neck and head
Headaches
Muscle spasms
Pain in your shoulder and/or arms

How whiplash is diagnosed

Unfortunately, a whiplash injury doesn’t appear on MRI scans, CT scans or x-rays. Your whiplash injury diagnoses generally relies on the information you provide to the doctor that is treating you. It will depend on the description you give regarding the events leading up to your injury and to the symptoms you describe.

Treating your whiplash

If you are suffering from symptoms associated with whiplash, you should:

Begin to apply an ice pack to your neck within 24 hours of your accident
Take painkillers
If the painkillers fail to work, ask your doctor about stronger painkillers
Most importantly, you should seek medical attention as quickly as possible

Whiplash can result in extreme pain and suffering. Your injury could affect your ability to perform normal household duties, play with you kids, and perform your duties at work. If your injury was the fault of another person, you might be able to hold that person liable for your damages. An experienced car accident attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve.

Call us today for more information about your accident injury case and to order your free copy of our book, How to Maximize Your Pennsylvania Car Accident Case Before an Insurance Company Takes Advantage of You.

If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, contact one of our experienced Pennsylvania car accident attorneys at Saile & Saile Law Firm at (800) 860-5801.