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Neck injury symptoms don’t always appear right after an accident. While some individuals experience symptoms of swelling and pain immediately, others might not feel the impact of the accident until days or even weeks later. Early diagnosis from a medical professional is key to detecting the severity of the neck injury and will help you determine basis for a legal claim, as well as ensure you receive the best possible treatment for recovery. 

If you or your loved one has a neck injury due to an accident and want to pursue a personal injury claim, now is the best time to talk with one of our experienced staff members at Legally Pink Law. Carolyn Salzmann and her team have more than a decade of experience handling accident claims and have recovered millions of dollars for our clients.

If you want to work with an all-female team that will handle your case with a winning combination of legal strategy + engineering mechanics + personal compassion, call our office at (888) 979-4941. We can also be reached via our online contact form here.

Neck Injuries Resulting from an Accident

Sudden acute neck injuries can vary in severity and type, from muscle strains to neck fractures. Minor neck injuries can occur from tripping and falling on an unsafe premise, or excessive twisting of the spine. Whereas serious neck injuries may result in whiplash or broken vertebrae from a car accident, spinal nerve damage is most often due to contact sports or a penetrating injury such as a stab wound.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a neck injury, please seek medical attention quickly to ensure the best treatment and care possible. Neck injuries can lead to long-term problems, but early medical intervention can increase your chances of a full recovery.

Types of Neck Injuries

The bones, joints, soft tissue, and nerves in the cervical spine all work together. Damage to one part in your neck often means damage to others, causing pain, swelling, and bruising. A neck injury is referred to anywhere from the base of the skull to the shoulders. Common injuries to each of these areas include:

  • A strain or sprain of the ligaments or muscles in the neck. This type of injury may cause stiffness and aches that move to the upper arms, shoulders, and upper back. You can also experience shooting pain down one or both arms and into the hands and fingers due to a pinched nerve (nerve root compression). The most common ligament and muscle neck injury from an auto accident is whiplash, which is caused by a sudden jarring of the head and neck during a collision. Whiplash can occur in a minor auto accident and has the potential to result in chronic pain, so it is important to seek medical attention quickly. 
  • A torn or ruptured disc. Considered the shock absorbers of the spine, if a disc gets ruptured, the jelly-like material can leak (herniate) and press against a spinal nerve or the cord. Symptoms include headache, dizziness and nausea, as well as pain in the shoulders and arms.

A fracture of the vertebrae or dislocation of the spine. Considered one of the most catastrophic injuries to the spine, this type of neck and spine trauma can lead to serious surgeries and medical complications. People living with a spinal cord injury often endure lifelong disability with complete or incomplete paralysis below the level of injury.

How Legally Pink Can Help

You can also fill out our convenient online form here and someone from our team will be in contact with you shortly. Statutes of limitation apply to personal injury cases involving neck injuries, so please don’t delay in contacting our office. We understand the pain you are experiencing and are here to help.

If third party negligence or reckless behavior resulted in an accident that left you suffering from a neck injury, call our office at (888) 979-4941 for a free over-the-phone consultation. 

Have Questions? GET ANSWERS

  • What am I entitled to receive for my injuries?

    You are entitled to compensation for the following:

    • Past and future medical bills resulting from your injury
    • Past and future lost income
    • Pain and suffering. This classification of compensation refers to physical pain and emotional suffering. The compensation is based on how your injuries negatively impacted your ability to enjoy your hobbies and other “joys of life” like your job and your family. Usually, this is the largest financial component of a settlement or verdict.
    • Injuries resulting in permanent scarring, impairments, and/or other limitations.
  • What if the person who caused my injuries does not have insurance?

    In the case of an automobile or motorcycle accident, if the person who is at fault for an accident does not have insurance, then we do three things. First, we run an asset check on the at-fault party to see if he or she has assets that we could possibly seize to cover your damages.

    This requires us to file a lawsuit against the individual. Second, we look to see if the defendant's driver owns the vehicle. Sometimes the driver and owner are two different people.

    While the driver might not have insurance, the owner may be insured, especially if the vehicle is financed. Third, we do a complete assessment of the client's insurance coverages to see if this individual has Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist coverage.

    If that is the case, then we look to the client's insurance coverage to compensate this individual for his or her injuries and damages. This should not cause the client's insurance to go up since he or she is not at fault for the accident.

  • What should I do after an accident?

    There are five things you should do immediately after an accident. These include the following steps:

    1. Call 911 and report the accident. Regardless of the extent of the property damage and how you feel after the collision, you must call 911 and report the accident. If you do not call 911, the insurance company will use this against you when we negotiate the value of your claim.
    2. Exchange information with all other drivers involved in the accident. Be sure to get the other driver's tag number, license number, and insurance company information. Even if you are waiting for the police to arrive, you still need to start gathering this information. There are unfortunately many situations in which the at-fault driver flees the scene of the accident.
    3. Investigate. Seek out witnesses and take photos. Even if the other person admits fault, his or her story may change once you file a claim. Witnesses will not wait for the police to arrive, so you need to get their contact information right away. Also, scene and property damage photos can be critical in proving how the accident happened and the forces exerted on your body.
    4. Seek medical attention. Whether it is at the accident scene or at the hospital, later on, it is essential that you seek medical attention as soon as possible so you fully understand the extent of your injuries. This will also help you ensure that your injuries are well-documented. The insurance company will use any delay in medical treatment against you.
    5. Do not discuss your injuries with the insurance company. Report the facts of the accident (what happened) to your insurance company, but do not discuss your injuries. Because adrenaline is flowing through your body, you may not immediately feel the full extent of your injuries. Statements such as "I'm not injured" or "I'm OK" can and will be used against you by the insurance company.
  • Can I fight it if I am cited as the at-fault driver in an automobile accident?
    Yes, but it will be difficult to do on your own. Consult an attorney to help you determine your options, especially if there were injuries involved.
  • What should I do if I was injured in a car accident?
    • Make sure your injuries are documented in medical records as soon as possible. The insurance company will deny your injury claim unless each injury is documented in hospital records on the date of the accident or within 24 hours of the injury.
    • See your primary care physician as soon as possible. Your doctor will document your injuries and prescribe a course of treatment, and the doctor’s chart notes will help us prove the extent of your injuries.
    • Contact a lawyer to help you prove fault (liability) and the extent of the injuries and harm that you experienced due to the accident. Lawyers should have the resources necessary to get the most value for your case. The sooner you contact a lawyer, the sooner you get to relax and heal while we do the work of getting the money you deserve.