When you are involved in an automobile accident, regardless of how minor that crash may be, you will likely suffer from some type of injury. In a severe crash, most people realize that your injuries will likely be quite severe. However, even in a minor fender bender, you may experience some less significant injuries that can also be a nuisance and cause you pain and discomfort. One of the most common minor injuries that a person may experience in an automobile accident is whiplash. Even with this minor injury, a Corpus Christi personal injury lawyer can help with your case.
When many people think of a whiplash injury due to an automobile accident, they often think of the many cases where a person has claimed whiplash when they were not really injured. These frivolous cases have given a negative connotation to that term and many people hesitate to use it in their case. However, a good Corpus Christi personal injury lawyer can overcome this negative connotation and help you get the compensation that you deserve. If you have experienced any type of head or neck pain after being involved in an automobile accident, it is important to see your doctor right away followed by a consult with an attorney.
A whiplash injury will often come with many symptoms that do not necessarily affect your neck. Stiffness of the neck is one of the common symptoms. However, there are more symptoms, some of them affecting your head and eyes. Severe headaches, dizziness, trouble remembering things, balance issues and inability to concentrate can all by symptoms of whiplash. Seeing your doctor in conjunction with a Corpus Christi personal injury lawyer can ensure that you are properly diagnosed and your ailment can be used in court to help you in your case.
