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One of the most common consequences of falls, car accidents, and other common accidents is also among the most difficult to diagnose early. The symptoms of whiplash may not develop for hours or even days following an injury. Many people have walked away from accidents believing that they suffered no injuries, only to develop painful symptoms later on.
Whiplash can greatly interfere with your work and other daily obligations. If you or someone you love has suffered from whiplash due to another party’s negligence, contact the St. Petersburg whiplash injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.
After an accident, especially one that involved forceful movement of your head or neck, keep the following symptoms in mind. If you experience any of them, you may be suffering from whiplash:
- Neck pain
- Neck swelling
- Tenderness occurring throughout the back of the neck
- Neck stiffness and difficulty moving
- Severe headache
- Muscle spasms (These often occur in the side or back of the neck.)
- Shooting pain which travels from the neck to the shoulder or arm
Depending on the severity of the injury, whiplash may be treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, painkillers, physical therapy, and/or a neck brace. Even with treatment, the symptoms can persist for days or weeks. In severe cases, they may even lead to long-term pain and disability.
If you or someone you love is suffering from whiplash caused by another person’s negligence, contact the St. Petersburg personal injury lawyers of Beltz & Ruth, P.A. by calling 800-931-4369 today.