Denver Car Accident Lawyer
Whiplash Treatments
Even minor automobile accidents can cause injuries to the delicate soft tissue of the neck and back. Whiplash injuries to the neck are extremely common, especially after rear end collisions. If you have suffered whiplash after an automobile accident, prompt medical treatment is the best way to prevent whiplash from becoming a chronic and debilitating condition.
Any whiplash treatment you receive is dependent upon an accurate diagnosis of your condition. Your healthcare provider will need to order diagnostic imaging exams, such as x-rays and MRIs to determine the severity of the whiplash injury. Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is the first step towards a full recovery and will be needed should you decide to file a claim.
The initial treatment for whiplash is a soft cervical collar. The soft cervical collar helps reduce the neck's range of motion. Limiting the range of motion helps to reduce and prevent additional injuries from occurring.
Even though limiting your range of motion is necessary initially, excessive rest and immobilization may increase your chances of having chronic symptoms. Therefore, many physicians now recommend early range of motion exercises to improve your symptoms. Physical therapy may be required to help strengthen muscles and reduce pain. With the proper diagnosis and treatment, the majority of whiplash injuries will improve.
It is important to follow medical advice you receive regarding self-care for treatment of whiplash. If you find that you develop psychological symptoms including anger, anxiety or depression following your injury, prompt treatment of any emotional condition is also recommended. If you were involved in a traumatic accident, you may benefit from emotional support in the form of counseling or psychiatric help.
If you have been injured in an automobile accident (through no fault of your own), and have been diagnosed with whiplash, a Colorado personal injury attorney can help. Unfortunately, whiplash injuries are not taken seriously by many insurance companies. As a result, you may find yourself involved in an insurance dispute while trying to recover from your injuries. These disputes are unnecessary and can create severe financial and emotional difficulties. Your Colorado personal injury attorney will need to negotiate with insurance companies on your behalf to ensure you receive all of the treatments you need to fully recover from your whiplash injuries.
If you have been injured in a car accident, contact Denver car accident lawyer John R. Fuller today. The Denver personal injury attorney you select often makes the difference between a settlement that favors the insurance company and a settlement or verdict that is fair and meets your needs.
Our Colorado personal injury law firm has the experience to know when our clients are being treated fairly and will respond accordingly. Contact John R. Fuller, P.C., for a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
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