Basis of Liability in Motor Vehicle Collisions Resulting in Whiplash Injuries
Because many, though not all, whiplash injuries are caused by rear-end impact collisions, there are a number of types of unsafe driving that are more likely to cause a whiplash injury. Some of the types of negligent driving that are most typically the basis for imposing fault in whiplash injury crashes include:
· Distracted drivers who avert their eyes from the road so they do not notice traffic flow interruptions
· Speeding drivers who cannot stop in time to avoid a rear-ender
· Failing to allow a safe following distance so that one can stop if traffic comes to an abrupt stop
· Drivers impaired by drugs or alcohol that have impaired perception and delayed reaction time
· Motorists that do not adapt driving in adverse weather
· Unsafe roadways that do not drain properly so that vehicles hydroplane
Special Challenges in Making Legal Claims for Whiplash Injuries
Any experienced Mississippi whiplash injury attorney at Barrett Law will be familiar with the common types of negligence that cause rear-end accidents resulting in whiplash injuries. A whiplash injury lawyer will also understand the unique challenges in pursuing settlements and judgments in whiplash accident cases. Despite the fact that many whiplash injuries leave car accident victims unable to work for months and with a lifetime of pain, it is sometimes difficult to produce objective diagnostic evidence of whiplash.
These challenges in litigating whiplash car accident cases are compounded by the fact that many times the symptoms of whiplash may take days or even weeks to become obvious. Since many serious whiplash injuries occur in collisions at relatively low rates of speed, insurance adjusters will point to delays in seeking treatment, lack of objective diagnostic evidence of injury, and a lack of vehicle damage to suggest that whiplash victims are exaggerating or lying about their injuries.
Recovery for Serious Whiplash Injuries and Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Our Mississippi auto accident whiplash injury lawyers may refer you to a neurologist or neck expert promptly, which may aid your recovery and provide evidence to substantiate your whiplash injury legal claim. If you suffer a whiplash injury in a car accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for a wide range of damages, including: medical expenses, lost income, diminished earning capacity, vehicle repair/replacement costs, emotional distress, pain and suffering, and adverse effects on one’s marriage and quality of life.
It is important to keep in mind that whiplash injuries frequently lead to chronic pain and long-term disability. Studies have shown that almost one in seven whiplash victims continue to suffer from symptoms of whiplash including pain as much as three years after suffering a whiplash injury. An experienced car accident whiplash attorney can provide effective legal representation so that you can obtain the financial resources that you need to obtain medical treatment, physical rehabilitation, and pain management. An experienced whiplash injury lawyer understands that insurance carriers tend to disregard whiplash injuries and undervalue whiplash claims. Your whiplash injury attorney can help you confront this dismissive attitude and provide aggressive advocacy for the full value of your whiplash car accident claim.
If you or a loved one is injured in a Mississippi car accident or a loved one dies, you may have a right to seek legal compensation for your injuries and loss. At the Barrett Law Offices PLLC, our experienced Mississippi personal injury lawyers represent injury victims throughout Mississippi. Our law firm has roots that reach back 75 years so contact us today for your free initial consultation at (662) 834-2376 to see how we can help.