Maryland Whiplash Lawyers
Greenberg & Bederman handles whiplash injury cases in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC

Some people don't think a whiplash injury is that serious. Usually the people who believe it's not that serious haven't felt the devastating pain that whiplash provides.  We at Greenberg & Bederman believe that an injury of whiplash should not be dismissed and we strive to help you rebuild your life as you heal from your whiplash injury.

Whiplash

Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) represent a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck.

Whiplash is commonly associated with automobile accidents, usually when the vehicle has been hit in the rear; however, the injury can be sustained in many other ways, including falls from motorcycles, or animals, or other head banging activities such as baby shaking syndrome.

Cause

How the injury of whiplash is caused is unknown. A whiplash injury can be the result of an unwanted stretching of the spine, mainly the anterior longitudinal ligament, which tears as the head snaps forward and then back again.

Whiplash may be caused by motion from a rear-end-collision in an automobile, on rides at an amusement park, from sports injuries, or from public transportation such as airplane or train travel, or from being hit or shaken. Shaken baby syndrome can result in a whiplash injury.

Symptoms

Symptoms of whiplash include: pain and aching to the neck and back, referred pain to the shoulders, sensory disturbance (such as pins and needles) to the arms & legs and headaches. Symptoms can appear directly after the injury, but often are not felt until days after the injury. Whiplash is usually confined to the spinal cord (neck to pubic bone), and the most common areas of the spinal cord affected by whiplash are the neck, and the mid-back (middle of the spine).

If you think you may be suffering from whiplash because of an accident, it is vital that you get your injuries treated as soon as possible. Whiplash is a major injury that should never be neglected. Whiplash--especially if left undiagnosed--can lead to lifelong complications, and pain for the sufferer. 

The principle definition of whiplash is, an injury of the neck caused by sudden deceleration or acceleration. It usually happnes when a vehicle moves suddenly forward, or backwards, your neck is quickly jerked in the opposite direction of vehicle movement. Whiplash usually occurs while driving or riding in a vehicle, but it can also happen during sports acitivities. 

Since whiplash is a serious injury, if a third party causes you or a loved one to suffer it, you have the right to claim compensation. If you have whiplash, you cannot work, and will require medical care, and medication. You shouldn't have to pay for these expenses, or suffer from lost wages. You should consult with an attorney that can help you to receive the damages your are owed. The attorney you choose, should have a long history of helping those with whiplash receive compensation for this injury. Maryland Law can offer this to you.

How to Know if You Have Whiplash, What are The Symptoms of this Injury?

If you have whiplash you will experience many or all of the following symptoms. The basic symptoms included, neck swelling, headache, neck stiffness, tenderness in the back of the neck, neck and shoulder pain, and the inability to move your neck around. 

If you have a severe case of whiplash, you will experience muscle spasms, pain in the lower back, blurry vision, fatigue, tinnitus, tingling, painful or numb arms and hands, dizzy feelings, vertigo and problems with swallowing. 

If you experience mild symptoms that don't go away, then you are probably suffering from whiplash. You will need consistent medical care to cure this, and your symptoms will most assuredly get worst if you don't get the care that you need in a timely manner. You can't risk your health, because you didn't get the proper legal and medical care. The long term effects of whiplash include pain, loss of memory, the inability to concentrate, and constant irritability.

Why suffer any longer? You need to get the proper care in order to avoid complications in the future.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury as a result of whiplash, call a Maryland Personal Injury Lawyer at Greenberg & Bederman at (301) 589-2200 or (888) 926-8583, or in the Baltimore, MD area (443) 543-1111 or submit an online questionnaire .

The initial consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. A lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations so please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation

Whiplash Treatment

Most people consider a rear end auto collision to be a minor accident. While it’s true that the damage to the automobile may only be cosmetic, the same does not hold true for the driver and passengers of the vehicle that is hit. Whiplash and cervical and spinal column injuries can cause a lifetime of pain and suffering.

Whiplash Can Be a Hidden Injury

This type of injury can remain hidden for several months or years with no pain at first. They are veritably unpredictable. One may go for a few weeks and feel fine, then suddenly the pain begins. A slow aggravating ache that just doesn’t go away or a sudden pattern of headaches for which there is no obvious cause. It can take a long process of elimination to finally diagnose the root cause. It may only be a slight bruising to a disc, but it will eventually show itself. 

Long Term Pain

It can also be an obvious injury for which there is immediate pain. A cervical collar may be worn for a period of time to give the injury time to heal. However, it may never completely heal. The pain may come and go during daily activities. Even lifting the smallest weight could very well bring on a pain episode that lasts for several days.

Chiropractic Treatment

Treatment by a chiropractor will be helpful in alleviating immediate pain and in strengthening bones and muscles. A regimen of several months is usually required to complete the program.

Physical Therapy Treatment

Additional treatment by a physical therapist is usually required to get the injured person back to a point of being pain free. There is still always the risk of future pain episodes.

Miscellaneous Information

Whiplash injuries manifest in ways other than back or neck pain. It can be the cause of headaches, loss of motion, injured muscles or dizzy spells. Over one hundred thousand whiplash injuries and claims are documented in the United States per year. In any large city in Maryland such as Baltimore or any other city where there is traffic congestion there are definitely more instances of injuries than in rural areas.

Anyone who has even the potential for such an injury should seek the services of a reputable law firm to insure that the pain and suffering associated with these types of injuries are monetarily compensated for, in the present and in the future.

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Greenberg & Bederman is located one half block from the Metro Station in downtown Silver Spring, MD, one mile from the Washington, D.C. line at 1111 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, MD 20910.

 

Site Disclaimer

Neither by accessing this site or by reviewing its contents has an attorney-client relationship been formed or established; and nothing contained in this site shall constitute the giving or rendering of legal advice or be construed as a legal opinion, or guarantee of a particular resolution of a legal problem. Information is provided as a public service, and is not intended to be a substitute for competent legal counsel. The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your circumstances, particularly if you are not in the State of Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA) and the District of Columbia. Under no circumstances should you make legal decisions solely based upon the information provided on this web site. You should consult an attorney before making any important decision involving a legal matter.

Greenberg & Bederman is located one half block from the Metro Station in downtown Silver Spring, MD, one mile from the Washington, D.C. line at 1111 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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