Legal Blog
Author
Attorney David I. Fuchs
Date
Sep. 3, 2019
Category
Personal Injury
A rear-end collision occurs when someone crashes into the rear or back of your car. Although these types of accidents are common, they will likely take you by surprise as you come to a stop or are sitting in standstill traffic. While these wrecks can lead to all types of physical harm, neck injuries are a common result of this type of impact.
If you incurred neck injuries as the result of an accident in Fort Lauderdale, reach out to a whiplash attorney right away. David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A. will fight for you to win the fair compensation you deserve for your medical bills and other damages stemming from neck injury symptoms Call (954) 568-3636 today, or reach out through the online form to schedule a free, initial consultation of your case.
Whiplash is a common type of neck injury. It occurs after a quick, forceful back and forth movement of the neck. Fortunately, whiplash typically heals on its own with time. However, if you do incur this injury, there are a few ways you can assist the recovery process at home. You can:
Immediately after a rear-end collision, you may not know you have a neck injury. Following a crash, your body releases cortisol and adrenaline hormones that help block pain so that you can react after an emergency. Eventually, these hormones wear off, and when they do, you may start to notice pain. For this reason, it’s important to seek medical attention after you get rear-ended – even if you feel fine.
In many situations, symptoms will begin to appear shortly after a crash and worsen over several days. When you do experience symptoms from whiplash or another neck injury, they may include:
The severity of your neck injury and your personal preferences will dictate the treatment plan a doctor may prescribe you. Often, they’ll recommend a combination of the following:
If a rear-end accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence left you with a neck injury, it is in your best interest to contact skilled personal injury lawyer David I. Fuchs. He has successfully represented many victims of rear-end collisions who have been left with neck injuries that have taken a toll on their quality of life. You can count on him to ensure your rights remain protected throughout the entire personal injury process.
For a free evaluation of your case, call David I. Fuchs, Injury & Accident Lawyer, P.A. at (954) 568-3636, or send a message through the contact form.