Whiplash Treatment.

One of the most common car accident injuries is whiplash. Whiplash is a type of spinal cord injury that is best described as a “neck sprain,” where your spinal cord becomes tender and sore. The neck area can also become swollen and uncomfortable, so whiplash treatment will be required to reduce discomfort.

If you have been injured in an auto accident and think you may have whiplash, it is important to see a doctor to diagnose your whiplash symptoms, receive medical treatment and rule out any other spinal cord injuries.

A whiplash injury may appear minor at first, but the pain may be hiding more serious injuries — such as a herniated disc — which might appear later. Since you only get one financial settlement at the end of your case, it’s important to be certain that all of your injuries are taken into consideration. With one chance for justice, don’t you think you should consult with a knowledgeable personal injury lawyer?

Whiplash Treatment Options

Medical treatment for whiplash can be done at home, but home treatment might not be the best choice in the long run. We recommend that you get checked out by a doctor for whiplash treatment. Your doctor most likely will recommend a treatment plan that includes a mixture of the following:

Neck massage
Neck rest
Bed rest
Ice therapy
Heat therapy
Oral pain relievers
Immobilization of your neck with a neck or back collar

Whiplash is treatable and most whiplash symptoms heal over time. If left untreated, however, that pain can become severe and begin to adversely affect your life. If you are in this situation, you should consult with an experienced personal injury lawyer right away so that you can receive the maximum compensation for your whiplash.

Why Hire Our Personal Injury Lawyers?

Since 1992, the personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC have been helping people just like you recover the maximum financial compensation for whiplash injuries. We know the legal process can at times be very confusing, but hopefully our experience can help guide you through the insurance claim process.

Our firm’s founder, Michael Pines, is a former insurance company lawyer, so he knows how the insurance companies work. If you do not want insurance companies to take advantage of you, you should hire an experienced personal injury lawyer from our law firm. You shouldn’t have to worry about fighting insurance companies or even recovering what you lost in the car accident.

That’s what we’re here for.

We’re here to help you recover the maximum personal injury settlement with the least amount of stress, and we are dedicated to helping you obtain the fair and just compensation you and your family deserve.

If you or a loved one have been involved in an automobile accident and suffered whiplash, we urge you to contact our bilingual offices as soon as possible following the accident at 1-800-655-6585 or please click here for a free consultation with an experienced personal injury attorney. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you owe us nothing until we recover money on your behalf.

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[caption id="attachment_21715" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Photo Credit: The San Diego Union Tribune"][/caption] Last week, we reported on a car accident in San Diego that resulted out of alleged teen street racing. In new developments, the 18-year-old driver charged with the death of the two teenagers involved in the street racing has pleaded not guilty to vehicular manslaughter among four other charges according to reports at the San Diego Union Tribune. The news follows the earlier arrest of another 16-year-old driver that was taken into custody on similar charges. Just shortly after his arraignment, Michael Johnson, the 18-year-old driver of a Volvo S40, said, according to his attorney, that he is not the responsible party in the tragic San Diego accident fatalities that occurred April 4. Accident reports indicate that Johnson was returning from a spring break beach party in La Jolla when he was allegedly involved in a street racing contest with another teen driver – the unidentified 16-year-old driver of a Volkswagen Passat whose name has not been released since he is a minor. According to Deputy District Attorney Kristen Spieler, the two vehicles were zigzagging across lanes at speeds reaching up to a staggering 100 m.p.h. The 16-year-old driver in the Passat lost control over the vehicle, causing the car to flip over several times across multiple lanes of the road. Two passengers, Anthony Foreman, 18, and Jayli Campbell, 16, were thrown from the Passat and died at the scene of the accident. Two passengers survived the crash. Charlotte McQuillen, survived the accident although she suffered serious injury as a result of the collision including reports that say the teen will have to recover from traumatic brain injury. Anthoney Taylor, 16, also survived the crash although his injuries are unclear at this time. Johnson did not flee the scene of the accident according to police reports and cooperated with authorities once officers assessed the scene of the collision. The teen has no prior criminal record, although authorities say his vehicle was found containing a small amount of marijuana. Johnson is being charged with intoxicated driving, although his lawyer says there were no field sobriety tests to confirm the teen’s alleged intoxication. Teen driving: reminders for concerned parents Last week, we blogged on actions parents can take to prevent teen car accidents. Tips include:

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Enforcing the rules. Every teen driver needs to know that rules are there for a purpose, and when they are broken, consequences will follow.
Have a DUI backup plan. As most parents can attest, there are many instances when teen drivers run into problems that supersede their know-how and maturity. Drinking is one of those problems. In cases of emergency, your teen should have an open-door policy where they feel safe to call you when they need help – such in the case of drunk driving or driving while intoxicated.

About the Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC The Law Offices of Michael Pines, APC are specialists in car accident injury. Every personal injury attorney in our San Diego office works hard to seek maximum recovery for every injured client. Your case is handled without any out-of-pocket costs, so do not hesitate to speak to a San Diego personal injury lawyer today for a free legal evaluation. Call us at 1-800-655-6585.