People involved in car accidents often experience whiplash. Neck pain and migraines are among the usual symptoms of whiplash personal injuries.   A personal injury attorney in Alexandria, VA at Hickman Law Office can help guide you on what to expect with this type of personal injury  Whiplash is a personal injury typically occurring in a rear-end collision.  It happens when as the result of the car collision, the neck is whipped back and forth.  Frequently, this whipping action causes neck pain.

Medical treatment after an accident is important.  Often, people who experience whiplash personal injury do not go to the doctor on the day of the accident, thinking the pain will go away. This is a mistake.  It is important to have a medical examination to assess the severity of the personal injury on the day of the car accident.    While the pain may go away in a few days by itself,, this is not always the case.  The pain can intensify over the next few days.  While a minor case of whiplash will last for days or weeks, a severe case can have intermittent symptoms for years.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHIPLASH

Medical treatment is important in identifying the personal injury.  Early treatment will not only make you feel more comfortable but may also lessen the treatment time.  Treatment varies depending on your particular symptoms.  Treatment may include bed rest, physical therapy, exercises, and restricted work.

CONTACT YOUR ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA ATTORNEY

It is important to contact experienced injury attorneys as soon as possible after the accident.  Any delays in medical treatment can harm the amount of money you could receive from the insurance company.  Personal injury cases in what we do at Hickman Law Office.  We take great pride in the excellent results we achieve for our clients.  We will take you step by step through the process.  Give us a call if you have been involved in a car accident.  We are on your side of JUSTICE.  We handle personal injury auto accident injuries in Alexandria, Virginia.  We also handle these matters in the entire Commonwealth of Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C.