Car accidents are a major cause of whiplash, an injury that can have mild to severe health effects. When whiplash results in costly medical bills and missed time at work, you may need to file a claim to recoup damages.
Serving clients throughout New Mexico for more than 22 years, Melwani Law can help you navigate the aftermath of a major car collision. With whiplash, determining the scope and severity of your injuries is the first step to addressing your case.
What Is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a type of neck injury that results from a sudden movement that causes the neck to snap forwards and backwards forcefully. This can damage tissues and lead to neurological injuries in some people. The severity of whiplash is broken into several grades:
- Grade 0 – No injury is present.
- Grade 1 – Only pain is present.
- Grade 2 – Pain is accompanied by signs of injury.
- Grade 3 – Pain, signs of injury, and neurological effects are present.
- Grade 4 – Pain, signs of injury, and neurological effects are present and considered serious.
Does Whiplash Cause Lasting Effects?
Many people make a full recovery from whiplash. However, serious and severe whiplash injuries are more likely to have lasting effects. These effects can include problems with chronic pain, as well as loss of mobility and decreased quality of life due to lingering neurological effects.
Should You Hire an Injury Attorney After a Whiplash Injury?
Insurance companies aren’t always in your corner, which is where our injury lawyers come in. We can evaluate your case to determine whether the initial settlement offer is fair and just. And if it’s not, we’ll go to bat for you when negotiating appropriate compensation.
Call Melwani Law today at 505-323-5800 to schedule a free consultation. If you have questions, feel free to contact us for more information.
