Whiplash is one of the common injuries that follow a Fairfax car accident. The force of the collision can cause damage to the tissue in your neck, which is referred to as a soft tissue injury. Don’t be fooled by this type of injury – it can be very painful and may take a long time to heal.
As with other car accident injuries, whiplash requires extensive medical treatment. For example, you might need interferential or electrical stimulation, heat packs and soft tissue work. Failing to get the proper medical care could result in long-term problems. According to chiropractor Corey Malnikof, without the proper treatment, your neck could change form over time as scar tissue accumulates.
Your Whiplash Claim Might Be Delayed
It doesn’t take long for the medical bills to start piling up when treating a whiplash injury. The insurance company is aware that you might be in a financial bind and they will use your situation to their advantage. For example, they might deliberately delay the payment of your claim with the hope that you will eventually accept a low settlement.
Unfortunately, a deliberate delay of payment is just one of the many tricks that insurance companies use. For a complete list, order a FREE copy of the book, Five Deadly Sins That Can Wreck Your Injury Claim. Simply call 703.591.9829 or fill out our online form to get your copy. The book is free to Virginia residents.