Is It Whiplash That Is Causing Your Pain After Your Texas Car Accident?

One of the most common complaints after a traffic accident is a strain and pain in the neck, back, and head. Significant pain in the neck may trigger you to think that you are suffering from the injury frequently sustained from accidents, whiplash. Whiplash symptoms can appear instantly or take days to develop. Texas is a big state and we have our share of accidents. The Texas Department of Transportation says that these incidents are so common that every 58 seconds one will take place in the state. Every two minutes and seven seconds an accident causes injuries to a Texan.

Dallas and Fort Worth have a high number of accidents. Therefore, the risk for injuries such as whiplash is fairly high. So what exactly is whiplash?

Symptoms Of Whiplash

Everyone wants to believe that they haven’t been seriously hurt after an accident. It is easier to just believe your symptoms will just go away with time. But if you were seriously injured you are going to be doing yourself more harm than good by not seeing a medical professional get a proper diagnosis and treatment.

Symptoms of whiplash include:

• Neck pain and stiffness
• Pain when you move your neck in any direction
• Reduced range of motion in the neck
• Tenderness and pain in the shoulders, upper back, and the arms
• Piercing headaches
• Numbness and tingling in the arms
• Fatigue 
• Dizziness
• Inability to see clearly and blurred vision
• Tinnitus or ringing in the ears
• Difficulty getting a good night sleep or resting
• Cognitive problems like memory and concentration issues

Unfortunately, these symptoms can also be signs of other serious injuries such as:

• Herniated discs
• Thoracic spine injuries
• Lumbar spine injuries
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Coup and Contrecoup Injuries
• Chronic whiplash

Due to the symptoms associated with so many of these injuries being alike, it is important that after an accident when you experience pain, stiffness, and discomfort to see a medical professional. Your ability to properly heal and quickly recover will be due to you knowing exactly what injuries you have and how to treat them. Unfortunately, medical treatment is expensive. What you need to know is that when you have been in an accident that was not your fault you shouldn’t be held responsible for those costs. An experienced Texas personal injury attorney can help ensure you aren’t left holding the bag.

Where To Find A Texas Personal Injury Attorney?

To obtain the most compensation for your accident, contact the Houston automobile accident attorneys at the Connoly Law today. You mustn’t delay in obtaining legal representation and guidance because you only have two years in the state of Texas to file your claim. When you need compensation you can not afford to lose out on obtaining a fair settlement.

The Texas traffic accident attorneys at the Connolly Law are here to meet with you during a free consultation and discuss your accident experience at (832) 767-3568. We look forward to helping you see your full legal justice.