Commuters on Speer Boulevard or I-25 are at constant risk of a crash. Drivers distracted by their phones may not notice the vehicle in front of them slowing down or stopping.
When a rear-end crash occurs, the person in the front vehicle may experience a variety of painful and functionally limiting symptoms. For example, they may experience dizziness, muscle tension and regular headaches. Those may all be symptoms of whiplash. All too often, whiplash does not receive the respect that it deserves. People may not take appropriate actions initially, and insurance companies may give injured people the runaround.
Ideally, those with whiplash see a doctor the same day as a crash occurs. If they do not, they can take steps to prove their soft tissue pain. Daily journals detailing the severity and extent of their symptoms can be helpful.
Records from physical therapy appointments and witness statements can also be helpful. People may need continual medical support, as gaps in whiplash treatment can increase the risk of long-term reductions in mobility, chronic pain, chronic headaches and recurring dizziness.
Whiplash settlements can be generous enough to cover medical expenses and lost wages. The average settlement ranges between $10,000 and $30,000, depending on the earning potential and medical needs of the injured party.
The settlement may include lost or reduced earning potential and the future medical and chiropractic needs of the injured person. Ideally, people with whiplash have a personal injury lawyer assisting them to optimize the medical compensation they receive after a crash.
There are three steps to take that can significantly improve the outcome of a whiplash claim after a car crash. Taking pictures of the crash scene can help prove who was at fault later if there is a dispute with the insurance company.
Seeing a doctor as soon as possible after leaving the scene of the crash is also critical. The records of a doctor’s evaluation and the tests that they order can support claims for car crash compensation. Finally, those with whiplash symptoms may want to reach out to Beem & Isley, P.C. for a free review by clicking here or calling (303) 894-8100.
