Compensation for Whiplash from a Tennessee Car Accident

If you think you have sustained a whiplash injury from a car accident in Tennessee, you may be entitled to compensation.  Even though whiplash is not a life threatening injury, it can still cause inconvenience as you are forced to take time off of work during your recovery and may incur high medical expenses.  If the other driver was to blame for your injuries, you should talk with a car accident attorney immediately to find out your legal rights.

Whiplash is a common injury that occurs during a rear-end collision.  It is the result of an overextension of the neck.  When a car rear ends your vehicle, your body may be pushed forward, but your head may remain momentarily behind.  This action can cause your head to rock up and back, tearing ligaments and muscles.  Whiplash is painful and the symptoms can last for years.

If you have been injured in a car crash, you need to be aware of the signs of whiplash.  Some of the most common whiplash symptoms include fatigue, neck pain or stiffness, headache, arm pain or weakness, vision problems, shoulder pain or stiffness, ringing in the ears, jaw pain and back pain.   A recent Swedish study found that whiplash victims are five times as likely to have temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain and or dysfunction following a car accident.  TMJ disorder is a medical problem that affects the jaw joint.

You can pursue compensation for your whiplash injury and may be able to recover damages for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering and other expenses associated with your injury.  Contact the Tennessee car accident lawyers at Phillip Miller & Associates at (800) 337-HURT (4878) or (615) 356-2000 to review your case. 

The article, Whiplash Caused by a Car Accident in Tennessee, has more information on this topic.