Published in Personal Injury by Chris Eskew on July 3, 2018.
Every car accident case is different, and even in separate cases in which the injuries were more or less the same, the outcomes may be different.
Such is the case in whiplash car accident cases. If you sustained whiplash in a recent car accident, you may want to know what your case is worth.
While we would love to be able to give you a definitive answer, the truth is that the final value of your case depends on several factors, including, the impact your injuries have had on your life.
Whiplash injuries can be serious have a negative impact on your life, which is why you should not brush them aside and hope for the best.
If you were injured in a car accident in which you sustained whiplash injuries, reach out to the Indiana car accident lawyers at Eskew Law, to discuss your case and its possible worth.
Nature of Whiplash Injuries
The nature of damages that stem from whiplash injuries and when a person files an auto accident claim factor into the determination of the final settlement amount.
In most cases of whiplash injuries, the true extent of physical damages is not immediately apparent following the accident or injury.
Often, soft tissue and cervical damage is not recognized until days or even weeks later, and while symptoms may be bad at the time of full recognition, they begin to dissipate on their own in due time.
These type of whiplash injuries—minor whiplash injuries—are difficult to prove and even more difficult to receive compensation for.
In more serious cases, whiplash injuries cause prolonged and immediate medical issues for the victim.
Serious whiplash can result in debilitating neck pain, back pain, torn ligaments, damaged soft tissues, and more.
As a result, whiplash victims may experience physical discomfort, decreased mobility, chronic pain, and even lifelong complications.
With adequate medical evidence, victims of these types of whiplash injuries may be able to win a sizeable settlement for their injuries.
Duration of Pain
In any personal injury claim, the size of the settlement, or even the possibility of a settlement, hinges on a few factors, the biggest of which is the impact an injury has on a person’s life.
In some cases, the symptoms of a whiplash injury go away within a few short weeks and the auto accident victim may be able to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering for the duration of the injury.
However, some whiplash injuries pose problems long after the accident occurred, in which case, additional treatment may be recommended by a healthcare professional.
If you experience stiffness, limited mobility, pain, numbness, tingling, or other symptoms post-accident, in addition to a “whiplash” injury, you may have sustained damage additional damage to your cervical muscles, ligaments, nerves, or even your spine.
Lingering symptoms should not be ignored. If you suffer long-term “whiplash” symptoms, contact your doctor to discuss your lingering symptoms and potential treatment options.
How Much Can You Expect From a Whiplash Injury Claim?
While the settlement value varies from case to case, an attorney at Eskew Law can discuss reported verdicts in your specific jurisdiction.
With that in mind, each verdict is unique, as a new jury of individuals assesses each matter and considers damages, including the injury sustained.
If you recently sustained whiplash injuries in an auto accident, do not try to value your case on your own.
Work with an experienced Indiana auto injury attorney who understands what factors a court considers when valuing cases and who can build a case that results in the best settlement possible.
Call the Indiana auto accident lawyers at Eskew Law, to schedule your free consultation today.
