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A whiplash injury that occurs in the state of Maryland often warrants the need for a whiplash injury law firm Maryland residents can rely on.

Whiplash is colloquial term that is often used for soft-tissue injuries of the neck that are caused by sudden, back and forth, jerking motions of the head. Cervical acceleration-deceleration (CAD) describes the mechanism that causes the injury. Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) describes the symptoms that are often a result of this kind of injury.

Whiplash can be painful and debilitating for the person who suffers from it. Many people who suffer from whiplash do not initially have symptoms in the hours immediately following the accident or incident that caused the injury. It often takes 24-48 hours for symptoms to appear.

While whiplash can be caused by many different things, it is a very common result of automobile accidents. When someone has been in an accident, it is recommended that he or she seek medical care even symptoms are not present. In the event that symptoms of an injury start to present themselves, it is good to have record of this via medical appointments and treatments.

If you have are suffering from whiplash that is the result of an automobile accident or other event that occured in Maryland, talking to a whiplash injury law firm in Maryland may help you to understand your rights. If your injury is the result of someone else’s negligence, or malicious or reckless behavior, you may be entitled to compensation from the person who caused your injury.

Whiplash and Motor Vehicle Collisions

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Whiplash is a common result of motor vehicle collisions, especially when they are the result of rear-end collisions. This is because a person’s safety belt holds their torso in place while their head is abruptly flung forward and then jerked backward from the force of the crash. This rapid movement often causes soft tissue damage in the neck.

If you are suffering from whiplash that is the result of a car crash or other incident that occured in Maryland, discussing your rights with a reputable whiplash injury law firm in Maryland may help you to understand what your next steps should be.

Whiplash Symptoms

Neck and muscle strains are common symptoms of whiplash injuries. The muscles, ligaments and tendons in the neck can be strained, sprained or even tear completely.

Even if you do not initially have symptoms of whiplash after an accident, it is a good idea to seek medical care so that if you wind up needing a good whiplash injury law firm in Maryland, they will be able to use this documentation as evidence to make a strong case for you.

Common symptoms of whiplash include but are not limited to:

Pain
Numbness, weakness and/or tingling
Discomfort when moving the head (and neck)
Headaches
Dizziness
Neck stiffness
Blurry vision
Difficulty sleeping

If you or someone you love has suffered because of whiplash that has negatively impacted your life, there is a good chance that a personal injury lawyer will be able to give you legal advice on what your rights are.

For a whiplash injury law firm Maryland whiplash victims and their families recommend, contact Cohen & Cohen for a free case evaluation, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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