by

Michael D. Ponce

Last Updated October 25, 2010 In Personal Injury

Whiplash Injuries and Compensation in Tennessee Car Accidents:

When a Tennessee car accident occurs, one of the most common injuries that results is whiplash. Unfortunately, there is a stigma attached to this serious injury because of the countless parodies that have appeared in Hollywood over the years with someone pretending to be injured and walking into a courtroom with a neck brace. The victims of these comedic efforts are those who have suffered this injury, and those who have should seek the immediate help of Nashville whiplash accident lawyers. Below is a brief overview of this injury.

Whiplash Diagnostic Problems

One of the biggest problems associated with whiplash is properly diagnosing it. There are a plethora of symptoms that can appear with someone who has whiplash, and below are just a few:

• Headaches
• Stiff neck
• Pain in the shoulders
• Pain radiating down the arms
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

These symptoms could signal any number of other injuries. In addition, whiplash does not necessarily show up on an X-ray or an MRI as a broken bone or a torn tendon would, so proving its presence convincingly can be difficult.

Whiplash Prognosis Problems

In addition to the difficulties associated with diagnosing whiplash, this injury can also be difficult in terms of its prognosis. Some people will recover from whiplash in a matter of days or weeks with little more than medication or rest, while others suffer immensely from the pain and lack of mobility to the affected area for months or years. There have also been cases where people have never fully recovered from whiplash.

This is a problem because the amount of time that a person will be suffering from whiplash could affect the types and amount of damages sought by a plaintiff in a Tennessee personal injury lawsuit as they relate to medical costs, lost income and pain and suffering.

Our Nashville Whiplash Injury Attorneys Can Help

Therefore, if you or someone you love has suffered a whiplash injury as a result of a collision, you need to seek the help of Tennessee car accident lawyers who have successfully fought for the rights of those who suffer from this difficult injury many times. Contact the Nashville whiplash accident attorneys Michael D. Ponce & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.