What is a Claim for Whiplash Worth?

In auto accidents, whiplash and other neck injuries are common occurrences. Due to the frequency of these injuries, claiming compensation for whiplash after an accident is sometimes viewed negatively, but pursuing compensation for medical bills, lost wages, other expenses, and pain and suffering is often necessary and your legal right. Any car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident or other type of crash involving an injury to the neck or shoulders is painful, and with U.S. roadways seeing more and more traffic each day, it is important to understand whiplash itself and the benefits of making a claim for a whiplash injury.

Since there are several different types of injuries involving the neck, many of them existing alongside other injuries (such as shoulder or back problems), the amount of compensation awarded for a whiplash injury varies with each case. Injuries associated with whiplash range from severe disability to minor sprains and strains, all resulting in different settlement award amounts. Some victims of accidents suffer serious neck injuries that lead to chronic headaches or even paralysis of the neck or body; others, however, recover from whiplash without sustaining more serious injuries. Damage to soft tissues or tendons may also occur alongside a whiplash injury, most likely affecting the amount an insurance company may offer you in your case.

Another factor in determining how much a claim for whiplash is worth is the length of time in which a patient treats with medical providers. The type of treatment and diagnoses also contribute to settlement amounts: injuries requiring treatment with medical doctors and specialists (for example, fractures, dislocations, and head or spinal cord injuries) will typically lead to different results than injuries requiring chiropractic treatment alone. Even moderate cases of whiplash can lead to cervical spondylosis, a condition involving limited movement, chronic pain and stiffness and, sometimes, the need for surgery. While such factors affect the value of one’s claim for compensation, insurance companies also look at the total amount in medical expenses billed to the injured and the final medical prognosis for the patient when determining settlement offers.

Regardless of the degree of your whiplash injury, you have a right to claim compensation if you have been injured as a result of someone else's negligence. If you have been injured in an auto accident and feel that you may have suffered from whiplash, please feel free to call us at 770-577-3020 for free answers to any questions you may have. There is no obligation.

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