Whiplash Car Accident Injuries

Atlanta Auto Accident Injuries

Car accidents often cause a hyperextension injury commonly known as “whiplash” because the head is suddenly thrown forward and immediately pulled back in a whip-like motion. Even at low speeds, a whiplash injury can damage the cervical vertebrae, as well as the muscles and ligaments in the neck. The symptoms of whiplash may not manifest until several days after the accident. If left untreated, the “minor aches and pains” can result in chronic pain and future vulnerability to more serious neck and back spinal cord injuries.

The car accident lawyers at Morgan & Morgan are well acquainted with these types of car accident injuries. It is our job to reconstruct your accident by investigating the whiplash injury you've sustained and investigating the scene of the crash. From there, we can build you a car insurance claim or pursue a car accident lawsuit that is backed up with evidence and experience.

Signs of Whiplash

Typical signs to look for when whiplash is suspected include:

Georgia Car Accident Lawyers

If you are experiencing these symptoms and have suffered a car accident in Atlanta, it is important to consult a car accident attorney. Your attorney will refer you to a specialist rather than a general physician, in most cases, to better determine the full extent of your injury. Whiplash does not exclusively occur as the result of a car accident. In some cases, including sports injuries, blows to the head, falls, and slips can also result in whiplash.

Treatment for whiplash may be as simple as a cervical collar or complicated enough to require surgery. If you have experienced a whiplash injury, our attorneys will fight to protect your legal rights and make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.