{"id":659,"date":"2025-11-07T20:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T20:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/?page_id=659"},"modified":"2026-01-28T12:55:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T12:55:52","slug":"whiplash-injuries-from-car-accidents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/personal-injury-blog\/whiplash-injuries-from-car-accidents\/","title":{"rendered":"Whiplash Injuries From Car Accidents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"659\" class=\"elementor elementor-659\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-884993d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"884993d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6e0eee e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c6e0eee\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5e2655 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c5e2655\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.firstchoicelaw.com\/new\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/thumbs\/a1dee3bf1fda88047655118a15f9b0f3510a79b5-rf03icd0yp8zv7b8ptrsmpqldmps6x5wpvv3d3xkc0.png\" title=\"a1dee3bf1fda88047655118a15f9b0f3510a79b5\" alt=\"a1dee3bf1fda88047655118a15f9b0f3510a79b5\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-604038c elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-absolute e-transform elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"604038c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;,&quot;_transform_translateX_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateX_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:-50,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;_transform_translateY_effect_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;%&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whiplash Injuries From Car Accidents<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f89d7f4 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f89d7f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd067f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd067f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How do I know if I suffered whiplash from a car accident?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea0393b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea0393b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">   <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fe4781 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fe4781\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Whiplash<\/strong>, also known as Cervical Acceleration-Deceleration, is a spine injury caused by a sudden movement of the head. Most\u00a0<strong>whiplash cases<\/strong>\u00a0are caused by\u00a0car accidents, especially if you have\u00a0been rear-ended. While rare, other potential causes include:<\/p><ul><li>Assault<\/li><li>Bungee jumping<\/li><li>Roller coaster<\/li><li>Falls or slips<\/li><li>Other high-impact activities<\/li><\/ul><p>Although people regard this injury as minor, severe cases of whiplash from car accidents can last for months, cause cervical problems and require extensive treatment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-390f1df elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"390f1df\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Whiplash injury symptoms<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a77ae elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"62a77ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4945122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4945122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Whiplash symptoms<\/strong>\u00a0can be complicated and hard to diagnose. For some people, they go away in a matter of days. For others, symptoms can become chronic, ranging from mild pain to cognitive problems.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>The\u00a0<strong>most common whiplash symptom<\/strong>\u00a0is neck pain, which can be mild or excruciating. Other symptoms include:<\/p><ul><li>Neck stiffness: Caused by pain, joint problem, or the tightening of a muscle.<\/li><li>Neck instability: Commonly caused by\u00a0stretched or torn soft tissues. In some cases, by a fracture.<\/li><li>Shoulder or back pain: Pain from strained or torn neck tissues is sometimes referred to other areas, like the upper back and shoulders.<\/li><li>Headaches: Often caused by muscle tightening or an irritated cervical joint.<\/li><li>Dizziness:\u00a0Can be caused by neck instability or a concussion.<\/li><li>Memory and\/or concentration problems:\u00a0Could be from a brain injury, or related to various types of stress.<\/li><\/ul><p>These symptoms might manifest immediately after the accident. However, in some cases, they can take a few hours or days to appear. Due to the potentially high number of symptoms, they are often collectively referred to as\u00a0<strong>Whiplash Associated Disorders<\/strong>.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you have been in a\u00a0<strong>car accident and suspect a whiplash injury<\/strong>, you should see a doctor as soon as possible, even if you don&#8217;t feel any symptoms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab0d86 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ab0d86\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How long does whiplash take to heal?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6472bc elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b6472bc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-819a125 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"819a125\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In most cases,\u00a0<strong>whiplash symptoms<\/strong>\u00a0go away in a few days. However, depending on the severity of the injury, they might take months or even longer.\u00a0Physical therapy plays an important role in whiplash recovery. It will help you feel better and may prevent further injury.\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>Treatment varies from person to person, based on the extent of the\u00a0neck injury. Mild cases only need over-the-counter medication, rest, and exercise, while others may need prescription drugs and specialized treatment.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e71081 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3e71081\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can I sue for whiplash injury?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6410d5b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6410d5b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"> <\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9fa332 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9fa332\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, you can!\u00a0<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If your\u00a0<strong>whiplash injury<\/strong>\u00a0was caused by a car accident that wasn&#8217;t your fault, you might be eligible for compensation from the driver who hit you. We at First Choice Law, P.A. can help you claim the compensation you deserve for any damage occasioned, both from the party who caused the accident as well as insurance companies.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you plan to file a\u00a0<strong>whiplash claim<\/strong>, here are a few points to consider:<\/p><ul><li>Record all your injury-related expenses: Medical bills, lost wages, out-of-pocket expenses, and insurance co-pays.<\/li><li>Any accident evidence will help strengthen your case, like pictures, recordings, police reports, and witnesses&#8217; information.<\/li><li>Consider calling an experienced lawyer before talking to insurance adjusters.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p>Our expert team of injury attorneys can guide you through the process and take care of the complex legal work for you. If you plan suing for whiplash, call us at 321-999-1111 or fill our online form to schedule a free consultation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>If you or someone you love suffered a\u00a0whiplash injury\u00a0because of another person\u2019s negligence, please call Jason Recksiedler, certified as an expert in civil trial law by the Florida Bar, or Caroline Fischer Espi. We are available at\u00a0321-999-1111\u00a024 hours a day. 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