Whiplash is one of the most common types of car accident injuries.
Whiplash can be very painful, and you may have expensive medical bills.
You might also have to miss work while you rest and recover.
If you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit against the driver who is responsible for your accident, hiring a whiplash lawyer can be a good idea.
How Do I Know If I Have Whiplash?
In a car accident, your body may experience sudden changes in direction or speed of motion. This is especially true if your vehicle was traveling at a high speed and either crashed or had to stop suddenly to avoid a collision.
These sudden changes in motion can strain muscles like the ones in your neck. The resulting condition, called whiplash, usually causes pain and discomfort.
If you are experiencing pain after a car accident, you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
A doctor will be able to correctly diagnose your injuries and recommend effective treatment.
In addition, if you later decide to consult a whiplash injury lawyer, having a doctor’s record can help you build a stronger case.
Should I Hire a Lawyer?
In general, if you are thinking about filing a suit against the other driver who was involved in your car accident, you should consider hiring a whiplash attorney.
Most lawsuits settle before the parties have to go to trial.
However, just because you are unlikely to end up pleading your own case in front of a jury does not mean you do not need a lawyer.
A good personal injury lawyer is familiar with the law in your state and how it applies to your case.
They will know whether the facts of your situation and the available evidence create a strong case against the other driver.
Knowing that you have a strong case will allow your lawyer to negotiate a higher settlement offer.
Dealing with Insurance Companies
You may not want to file a lawsuit against the driver who was responsible for your accident.
Or perhaps you were involved in a hit-and-run and do not know the identity of the other party.
Whatever the reason, you might decide to file a claim with your insurance company instead of pursuing a lawsuit.
Your insurance adjuster may try to reduce the amount of your claim to save the company money. It is important to remember that the adjuster works for the insurance company and not for you.
Your adjuster might call you to get a statement about your injuries soon after the accident.
You may not yet know the full extent of your injuries and medical expenses at this point, and any statement you give the adjuster is likely to underestimate your damages.
The insurance company can then reduce the value of your claim based on your statement.
A skilled whiplash lawyer will be aware of this and other insurance company tactics for trying to limit your settlement.
Hiring a lawyer to negotiate with your insurance company means you are more likely to get the compensation you deserve.
Call the Whiplash Lawyers at Fob James Law Firm
The whiplash lawyers at Fob James Law Firm are ready to take your call.
Our firm does not shy away from litigation, and we will negotiate aggressively to get you the maximum possible settlement.
We combine first-rate representation with unparalleled client service by managing our caseload so we can focus on you.
If you sustained whiplash injuries in a car accident, call our office today.
Fob James
Fob James obtained a B.S., in software engineering from Auburn University and then continued his education by getting his J.D. from Vanderbilt University School of Law. After working for a large regional firm for several years where he obtained awards for both individual and corporate clients, Fob found that his passion was fighting for individuals who have been seriously injured or wronged by others. Fob believes that the jury is the great equalizer to the power and influence that large corporations have in society.