Whiplash Injury Lawyer in New York City

Woman rubbing neck because she just got into a car accident.

Soft tissue injuries like whiplash are often downplayed in severity and level of disruption in your daily life.  In fact, whiplash can cause chronic neck and back pain that hinders mobility, forcing you to take time off work and give up activities you’d previously enjoyed before the accident.

A whiplash lawyer at Douglas & London understands the long-term impact of soft tissue injuries. These physical, emotional, and economic burdens warrant legal compensation– when the injury can be attributed to someone else’s negligence. While whiplash injuries are common in rear-end collisions, several situations can give rise to a civil claim for damages.

If you’ve suffered trauma to the discs, muscles, nerves, and tendons in your neck, you need a New York City personal injury lawyer who is well-versed in soft tissue injury claims. At Douglas & London, we have been advocating for personal injury victims for 20 years and bring a wealth of legal expertise.

What is Whiplash?

It is a soft tissue injury to the cervical spine. It generally happens when the head is violently jolted back and forth. When tendons, ligaments, and muscles are stretched beyond their normal range of motion, the damage can be severe. In some neck sprains, tiny blood vessels are torn, causing swelling and stiffness.  Whiplash, also known as cervical acceleration-deceleration injury, is debilitating.

Symptoms of whiplash can manifest minutes after the injury or– more frequently– several days later. The most common signs include:

  • Neck pain
  • Stiffness
  • Decreased range of motion
  • Pain in the shoulders and upper back
  • Headache
  • Ringing in the ears
  • Dizziness
  • Unusual fatigue
  • Tingling in the arms
  • Difficulty concentrating

Seek Medical Attention After a Soft Tissue Injury

It’s imperative to seek prompt medical attention after an accident caused by another person’s negligence. Because whiplash symptoms can be slow to appear, you may exacerbate the injury without knowing it. It is usually diagnosed with a complete physical exam and evaluation of your symptoms. In some cases, doctors may recommend an MRI or CT scan to understand better the damage to soft tissues in the cervical spine.

Suppose you wait weeks before seeing a doctor. In that case, insurance adjustors can argue that your injuries were caused by a later incident or aren’t serious enough to merit a claim for damages. Don’t be fooled by these scare tactics. At Douglas & London, we routinely deal with third-party insurance providers and can protect your rights to fair monetary reparations.

Accidents That Can Cause Whiplash

Rear-end collisions often result in whiplash injury, but our attorneys handle other negligence claims resulting in soft tissue injury to the neck. Contact us if your whiplash symptoms developed after the following:

The initial consultation is free of charge and comes with no obligation to proceed.

How is Whiplash Injury Compensation Calculated?

Whiplash claims are usually resolved through settlement negotiations with the insurance provider. The value of the claim will depend on the severity of your injury, the amount of medical expenses accrued, and how the injury has negatively impacted your life and work.

Damages may be available to compensate for:

  • Medical and hospital expenses
  • Physical therapy
  • Lost income
  • Pain and suffering
  • Out-of-pocket transportation costs

Speak with an NYC Whiplash Lawyer

With proper medical diagnosis and treatment, the prognosis for whiplash improves significantly. But you shouldn’t have to bear these expenses alone when another party caused your injury.  Let Douglas & London fight for the compensation you deserve. Our NYC attorneys work on a contingency-fee-basis, so there are upfront costs. Reach out today to request your free case evaluation.