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If I have whiplash, how long will it last? 

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November 29, 2021 | By Arizona Personal Injury Lawyers | Big Chad Law of Arizona
If I have whiplash, how long will it last? 

There are varying lengths of time that whiplash symptoms might remain, depending on the severity of an injury and damage too soft tissues in the back and upper neck. Injuries like this can have a significant impact on your daily activities and quality of life. Working and earning a living might be hampered by whiplash. 

You deserve compensation if someone else's carelessness caused your whiplash. Pain, medical expenditures, and time away from work should not be your burden alone. 

Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers has a proven track record of success in a wide range of personal injury claims, including those involving whiplash. It is our goal to help our clients obtain the highest amount of compensation possible under the law in these difficult circumstances. 

How long does it take for a person to recover from a head injury? 

Whiplash is possibly the most misunderstood condition in the field of personal injury claims. Misconceptions and preconceptions regarding whiplash have led to an overestimation of the severity of these injuries. 

For some, the injury of whiplash is an overstated one that is only utilized by litigants looking to make a quick buck off of their misfortune. Others may recognize that whiplash is a real ailment, but deem it minor and short-lived in comparison to other more serious injuries. 

Whiplash, on the other hand, is a genuine and dangerous injury that may have a significant impact on a person's life. The long-term consequences of whiplash can last for years for some people, while others might recover in a matter of weeks or months. 

Can You Have Whiplash for a Long Time After an Accident? 

Whiplash victims who seek immediate medical assistance after an accident have a better chance of making a full recovery. The discomfort and limits of whiplash can last for years or even a lifetime for many people, including those who seek quick treatment. 

Whiplash's long-term effects might include:

 

    • Tightness with in shoulders and neck on a regular basis. 

    • Chronic ailment 

    • Changes in one's personality that are permanent. 

    • Continual issues with focus. 

    • There are issues with memory. 

    • Inability to sleep 

    • Vision that is hazy 

    • Sensory difficulties in the legs, arms, or hands 

    • It hurts in my jaw. 

    • Headaches that are both severe and long-lasting. 

    • Pain in the lower or upper back for an extended period of time 

    • Ringing in the ears that is either constant or intermittent 

    • dizziness that comes and goes

In terms of long-term symptoms, who is more likely to be affected? 

Symptoms of long-term whiplash are not unheard of. One research found that 71% of patients who received whiplash reported at least one severe symptom seven years later. 

You are more prone to suffer from the long-term effects of whiplash if they are:

 

    • Already have a neck ailment that needs to be treated 

    • A recurrence of the first injury to the neck 

    • Injuries to the neck, such as fractures in the spine, can be life-threatening. 

    • Serious damage to the neck's joints, discs, and ligaments 

    • Don't get the proper medical attention right away.

Compensation for Whiplash Injuries 

Every case of whiplash is unique, as is every victim. Consequently, each person's injuries and losses are unique, and the worth of their damages is also unique. 

Big Chad Law Injury & Accident Lawyers expert vehicle accident attorneys are well-versed in the plight of accident victims. We are here to assist you in obtaining the justice and recompense you deserve. The specifics of your case will determine whether or not we are proactive in our pursuit of compensation for your

 

    • Expenses associated with medical care 

    • Wages that were not earned 

    • Reduction in earning power 

    • Suffering and anguish 

    • a state of mental anguish

It's our job to vigorously defend your rights in the event of a whiplash injury. Insurance companies employ a variety of strategies to reduce the value of legitimate claims, and we are well-versed in countering these strategies on behalf of our customers. 

It's vital to keep in mind that there are severe time constraints on when you can take legal action following a personal injury. In the event that you were injured in a vehicle collision in Phoenix, it is imperative that you contact an attorney immediately to begin working on your case. As time passes, evidence and witness recollection fades, and it becomes more difficult to link your injuries to the event. If you wait too long, your recovery may be at risk. 

We are your Phoenix Car Crash Attorneys 

It is our goal to ensure that our clients receive the compensation they are entitled to following an automobile accident. At our law firm, we have 150 years of combined legal expertise as well as millions of dollars in recoveries.

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