Any type of neck injury or accompanying whiplash symptoms requires medical attention. If you have experienced neck pain after a serious Florida accident it is important that you don’t dismiss these symptoms as being minor. There may be underlying injuries of which you are unaware. Only a medical professional can thoroughly diagnose your injuries.
Diagnosing Whiplash After a Florida Accident
Diagnosing whiplash is important because of other injuries that can accompany severe whiplash. Typically, an x-ray will be taken of the cervical spine to rule out any other damage. A doctor will want to make sure that there aren’t injuries to the spine, back or other areas of the body.
It is important to have documentation of your injuries so that you can use them as evidence if you decide to pursue a Florida personal injury claim against those responsible for your whiplash injures. So be sure to keep all records, bills, receipts and notes about your accident, diagnosis, medical treatments, and how the injury is affecting your life.
If you are diagnosed with whiplash you may be given prescription medication to help combat the pain. Again, keep records of all the medications that you have been prescribed.
Treating Whiplash After a Florida Accident
Whiplash typically requires time for healing. You may be required to wear a soft cervical collar to aid in the healing process. Generally this soft cervical collar is worn for 2 or 3 weeks.
Other treatments for whiplash may include:
- heat therapy (relieves pain and muscle tension);
- pain medication (such as analgesics);
- anti-inflammatory medication;
- muscle relaxants;
- physical therapy;
- cervical traction (a neck immobilizer worn for a longer period of time); and/or
- local anesthetic injections.
If you have been injured in a serious Florida accident and have suffered injuries, contact a Florida personal injury attorney who can explain your legal options for seeking compensation for your accident injuries.
Contacting a Florida Personal Injury Attorney
When it comes to choosing an attorney, you can’t afford to play a game of chance. Picking a Florida personal injury attorney based on a colorful bus ad or a touching TV commercial won’t necessarily put you in touch with the attorney best suited for your case.
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