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I would say as soon as possible because whiplash is generally just a temporary bruising of the muscles in the neck. It causes pain in the neck from this bruising but it always goes away soon. If you have more serious injuries you need to find out about it and have it treated. This would include problems with the vertebrae which may or may not include need for surgery.
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What type of attorney should one seek for a whiplash accident claim?
Someone who suffered from whiplash during an accident should get in contact with a licensed Whiplash Injury attorney. The person can also use an attorney that handles general accident claims.
How do you get precription for whiplash?
You should first look up the symptoms of whiplash. If you were in a car accident, it is very important to have the whiplash documented in case you want to file a claim with insurance or you need to pursue a personal injury lawsuit.
What is the typical settlement for whiplash and arm injury?
In the UK it depends entirely on the severity of the whiplash injury and arm injury, Your solicitor will obtain an independent medical report describing the severity of your injuries. To see examples of compensation amounts for different types of whiplash injuries and arm injuries see the related links entitled "car accident compensation" and "arm injury claim" respectively,
What criteria need to be met to claim compensation for whiplash?
When claiming for whiplash injury one simply has to prove they have been injured in a car accident. There is no set criteria but one will be assessed by a doctor.
How long after the accident would whiplash occur?
Whip lash can not occur "after" an accident. It "occurs during" an accident.Answerstrait away
What constitutes a whiplash compensation claim?
A whiplash Compensation claim is all down to how serious the whiplash is (this is how it affects the neck and back), who's fault the whiplash is. And also if the person has a job which the whiplash may affect.
What is the average payout for a whiplash claim?
There is not a set amount for a whiplash claim. The amount of compensation you will receive depends on the severity of your injuries. Typically, $1,280 to $4,140 is paid for minor whiplash where recovery takes place within one year of the accident. And for severe, serious injury where recurring pain and possibility of surgery may occur, this can be from $13,000 to $24,000.
How would someone make a claim for whiplash?
One can make a claim for whiplash through their insurance company. One also may call a lawyer and present them with the whiplash claim to file a case for a lawsuit.
How long after a minor accident does the other party have to claim before?
You have 1 Year after a minor accident to have a claim
Can you get whiplash from being in a car accident?
Yes, you can. In a 'rear end' collision the most common injury is whiplash which strains the neck.
How long after an auto accident do you have to file a claim in Kentucky?
What type of claim? Damage or injury?
How long after an accident can you file a claim in California?
You can file a claim up to a year after your accident. It is best to do it right away and not wait as this can weaken your claim and cause other issues.
