Accident victims who experience the sudden movement of the head during a crash often suffer from whiplash. The technical term is cervical acceleration/deceleration (CAD) trauma or syndrome. This refers to the rapid movements that can injure the vertebrae of the neck and the muscles and ligaments that support them. This type of injury may be the result of a distracted driver who might be texting while driving and rear-ends the victim's car.
A whiplash injury can lead to the reduction in the range of motion in the neck for a driver or a passenger. This happens because the neck muscles are stretched to their limits during a car or truck accident. The soft discs between the spinal bones can stretch or tear, and vertebrae can be forced out of their normal position, reducing range of motion.
Symptoms of whiplash include:
If you suffered a whiplash accident, you need a skilled attorney at your side to fight relentlessly to recover damages. At the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, a whiplash injury attorney with our firm can challenge the insurance company and respond to the arguments insurance companies make to deny your claim. One of our aggressive attorneys can pore over accident reports, medical records and take on the big insurance companies for you. We can pursue the full compensation you are entitled to under Oklahoma law.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident and have sustained whiplash, contact the Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving victims in Tulsa and in communities throughout Oklahoma. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay us unless we win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
