NEW YORK WHIPLASH LAWYERS

New York Whiplash Lawyers

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Rear-end collisions often lead to whiplash injuries because of the rapid forward and backward movement puts a severe strain on the neck muscles. In less severe cases, this can cause mild pain that will go away with time. In more severe cases, extended medical treatment may be required to fully recover. 

 

If you suffered whiplash as a result of a car accident, you may incur expenses that put a strain on your finances. However, you have the right to sue the at-fault driver for compensation. Consider hiring a New York whiplash accident lawyer to assist you with your case. Call Curan & Ahlers for a free consultation about your case.

 

Common causes of whiplash injuries

 

Whiplash is a neck injury, also called a neck sprain or strain, caused by a sudden, forceful back-and-forth neck movement, similar to a whip's cracking. Often a rear-end collision causes the problem. However, whiplash can also be caused by sports injuries, physical abuse, and other types of trauma, such as a fall. 

 

What are some symptoms of whiplash?

 

Many car accident victims who have whiplash do not experience pain for several days after the accident. However, once the shock wears off, the pain becomes evident. Always see a doctor after even a minor accident and know the symptoms of whiplash, which include:

 

• Neck pain 

• Headaches 

• Arm weakness 

• Tingling in the arms or hands 

• Upper back or shoulder tenderness or pain 

• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) 

• Dizziness 

• Stiff neck 

• Memory loss 

• Difficulty concentrating 

• Nervousness or irritability 

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If you wait too long to get your symptoms checked, the insurance company may try to claim that the accident did not cause your whiplash. Insurance companies frequently use scare tactics to avoid paying fair compensation. 

 

How much compensation can I recover with my whiplash claim?

 

Many people consider whiplash to be a minor injury that could not be further from the truth. Many whiplash victims experience severe, long-term symptoms with significant impact on your daily life and health. You may be unable to work while recovering, and your recovery may take much longer than you anticipate. 

 

You have the right to hold the at-fault party fully accountable for your losses, contrary to what the insurance company would have you believe. In other words, you are entitled to compensation for all your losses. Compensation can include:

 

• Medical bills 

• Physical therapy

• Chiropractic care

• Massage therapy

• Pain management specialists

• Lost wages and lost earning capacity 

• Reduced quality of life 

• Pain and suffering

• Emotional trauma 

• Property damage 

• Plus more 

 

How a whiplash injury attorney can help

 

When you are injured in an accident, you are entitled to compensation for both your current and future needs. You need someone advocating for you, though, and ensuring every avenue attends to your needs and expenses, including the hospital, the at-fault driver and their insurance company, and your insurance company, etc. A personal injury attorney can help you get the compensation you deserve after a car accident. 

 

What to look for when hiring a whiplash injury lawyer

 

When looking for a whiplash injury attorney, you need a lawyer who has a success rate and years of expertise. Most important, though, you need a lawyer who effectively communicates with you, the client, for your assurance. Inquire with the lawyer about how he communicates with clients and how frequently you can expect to receive updates on your case, and through which means.

 

Statute of limitations on New York whiplash cases

 

If you suffer a whiplash injury in a car accident in New York, you must first file a claim for damages with your own car insurance company, even if it was someone else's negligence. Each insurance company has its own set of time constraints. You must notify the insurance company of the accident as soon as possible. 

 

After, your insurance company and the policy will inform you of the time limits for filing a formal claim for damages. Under NYC personal injury laws, you may also be able to file a personal injury lawsuit against the at-fault driver. The statute of limitations in New York for filing a lawsuit is three years. Personal injury cases require time to prepare, and seeking legal counsel will increase your chances of success. 

 

Curan & Ahlers: New York Whiplash Lawyers

 

Curan & Ahlers' attorneys are prepared to fight for your rights because we have worked on auto accident cases for over 35 years. Our experience in helping community members in Westchester County and throughout New York get the money they deserve after a car accident. If you want to speak with automobile accident attorneys who have a lot of experience in the field, give us a call right away. We can help you get the compensation you deserve from whiplash today.