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Whiplash is a Serious Injury 

Posted on: February 23rd, 2021 by Timothy Hendershot
Whiplash is a serious problem for car crash victims. Cunnane Law can help.

Whiplash is a serious problem for car crash victims. Cunnane Law can help.

Whiplash is a very common personal injury claim which is widely misunderstood, with some believing it is simply a hypochondriac exaggeration, or an excuse to “cash in.” Others consider whiplash to be a mild, short period of soreness that is not worth complaining about.

However, whiplash is, in actual fact, a genuine medical complication with differing degrees of severity. Suffering long-term effects of whiplash by car crash victims and other injured persons is not unusual.

You may be surprised by this, but the medical reality becomes easier to accept once you understand whiplash from an anatomical, neuromuscular perspective.

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is described by the Mayo Clinic as a neck injury due to forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip.

It is important to realize that when a whiplash injury occurs, the soft tissue, the muscles, the tendons, the nerves in the neck, and sometimes the spine itself, can be affected.

The Most Common Causes of Whiplash

By far the most common cause of whiplash is auto accidents, with rear-end accidents being especially associated with whiplash. However, whiplash can occur in any accident where a person’s neck is rocked back and forth suddenly and forcefully.

Short-Term Whiplash Symptoms

Quite often the symptoms of short-term whiplash are not immediately noticeable. These symptoms will be experienced by some victims within minutes or a few hours after an injury, but they can take days or even weeks to develop in most cases.

In general, (though every patient is different), the more severely pronounced the symptoms are, the greater is the probability of long-term whiplash being experienced.

Long-Term Whiplash Effects

Although some whiplash victims recover within a few weeks or sometimes months, in other whiplash injury cases, the restriction and pain can last for a few years or even a lifetime.

Long-Term Whiplash Sufferers, Know Your Rights

Your day-to-day routine and your overall quality of life can be severely impacted as a result of whiplash. Requiring ongoing medical care and lost work time.

If someone else’s negligence caused your whiplash you are entitled to recover fair financial compensation and the cost of related medical bills from the negligent party, which in many cases will revert to an insurance company. Unfortunately, insurance companies have a reputation for attempting to pay out the smallest amount possible regardless of what their obligation might be. Fortunately, that can all be changed by an experienced car crash lawyer. We urge you to talk to a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Keep in mind that strict time limits apply to most personal injury claims, so do not ignore your whiplash symptoms or delay submitting your claim.

At Cunnane Law, we realize that whiplash is very serious, and we are ready to take a firm, aggressive stand against insurance companies. We have years of experience and a great track record for getting our clients the compensation they deserve. So, give the compassionate car crash attorney in Edmonds, WA a call today!

Note: This information was provided not for any specific claim and is written in broad and general terms and may not be the right path to follow for a particular claim or case. This information is not intended to create an attorney client relationship. It is always best to receive direct legal counsel for your legal issues. It is never too early to call the attorney, but it can be too late.

Monetary Damages Can Help After Your Car Crash

Posted on: February 23rd, 2021 by Timothy Hendershot
Use an experienced car crash lawyer to fight for monetary damages.

Use an experienced car crash lawyer to fight for monetary damages.

After an auto accident you may find you have substantial losses and injuries, and in fact this accident could affect the rest of your life, though you may not immediately realize this. Even though the law can never compensate you fully for the losses and injuries you experience, the state of Washington does allow for certain monetary damages in a personal injury case. Contact an experienced car crash lawyer at Cunnane Law in Edmonds for a free, confidential consultation and case review.

After a car accident the potential damages available to you may include:

Medical expenses including prescriptions and medical equipment

  • Property damage
  • Loss of earnings
  • Loss of enjoyment of life
  • Pain and suffering

You should also include in your lawsuit anything that reduces your quality of life.

How a Car Crash Lawyer Will Help to Claim the Money Damages Available

Reduce the stress and confusion of your personal injury case by have an attorney act as an advocate on your behalf to protect your interests throughout the whole process. Having an experienced car crash lawyer for your legal case, instead of you having to stress about it, gives you space to focus on getting well after your accident.

To learn more of what we can do for you, contact Cunnane Law, the car crash attorney experts in Edmonds, WA, to schedule a free case evaluation. We will explain more about your legal rights and options after a car accident during our no-obligation consultation.

Note: This information was provided not for any specific claim and is written in broad and general terms and may not be the right path to follow for a particular claim or case. This information is not intended to create an attorney client relationship. It is always best to receive direct legal counsel for your legal issues. It is never too early to call the attorney, but it can be too late.

Make A Successful Car Accident Claim

Posted on: February 3rd, 2021 by Timothy Hendershot
A successful claim starts the moment after a car accident. Here’s how it works.

A successful claim starts the moment after a car accident. Here’s how it works.

Nobody ever wants to be in a car accident. It’s scary, painful, and expensive. But filing a successful insurance claim starts the moment after the accident. Here are some tips to help you deal with the insurance and financial aftermath of a car accident. 

Call the Police

The first thing you need to do, if you have been in an auto accident, is call the police. The surest way to remember all the details of the accident is to have the police record all the information in an accident report. When it comes to the facts of the accident, this type of documentary evidence is the most acceptable by both the courts and the insurance companies.

Seek Medical Assistance

Seek medical help if you have been hurt, or even if you feel fine. Some injuries, such as injuries to the soft tissue of the neck and back, only become evident weeks after an impact. Allow paramedics at the scene to treat you and if you are told to get further treatment, be sure to follow through. These records will be essential to establish a claim for medical expenses or for personal injury.

Inform Your Insurance Company

As soon as you can, preferably within 24 hours, call your insurance company to notify them of your accident. Take as many photos of the scene, and the vehicles involved, as you can with your cellphone or other camera. Try to photograph of the scene and the cars from every angle as these may be the only photos of the scene. Make a note of the physical damage to your vehicle, any personal injuries, medical bills and lost time and wages from work. If you are not going to make use of the assistance of an attorney, then, at this point you need to file an accident claim with your insurance company. Carry out any instructions from your insurance company and regularly check the progress of the claim with your contact person at the insurance company.

The at fault party’s insurance company may attempt to settle your claim as soon as possible. First, you have no obligation to give the at fault party’s insurance company a recorded statement and in many cases what you say will be used against you. Importantly, be incredibly careful about accepting the first offer and signing your rights away by signing a release of claim. Once you accept the offer and sign the release you will no longer be able to go back and renegotiate. Examine the offer to settle very carefully, if possible, with the help of a personal injury attorney who is experienced and familiar with the settlement procedures used by insurers.

Should you have any questions, our personal injury attorneys are familiar with automobile insurance settlement and claim procedures and would be more than happy to assist you. Please give us a call at Cunnane Law in Edmonds WA.

Note: This information was provided not for any specific claim and is written in broad and general terms and may not be the right path to follow for a particular claim or case. This information is not intended to create an attorney client relationship. It is always best to receive direct legal counsel for your legal issues. It is never too early to call the attorney, but it can be too late. 

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