A motor vehicle accident (MVA) may cause a variety of injuries in those who were involved, regardless of whether the accident was major or minor. There is another category of injury which may not manifest itself immediately, but could appear in the period following the MVA and become serious as time goes by when left untreated. Such injuries may affect the person’s ability to function, may lead to disability, pain, suffering, loss of income and career and definitely place a huge financial burden on the victim and family.
Though neck pain is a commonly reported problem in many people whether they have been involved in an MVA or not, studies show that persistent neck pain following an MVA is often a residual condition caused by an accident related injury. Most people are familiar with the term “whiplash” injury which is almost invariably caused by an MVA. The symptoms of whiplash injury may appear months after the actual accident and they include neck pain, dizziness, confusion, pain in the upper shoulders and arms, vision and hearing disturbances etc.
In legal and medical terms, these injuries are known as “soft tissue” injuries. They affect the soft areas of the body, meaning the muscles, tendons, ligaments etc. and include sprains, ligament tears, strains, contusions etc. These injuries usually cause persistent pain, discomfort, swelling, soreness, stiffness and/or bruising and are extremely common in those who have been involved in an MVA. This is because the body is jolted against the hard interiors of the automobile or could happen if there is impact against the ground or hard objects.
The period following an auto accident could be highly traumatic for the individual and families. Medical attention is the first priority. However, it is wise to seek good legal representation as soon as possible to safeguard your rights and protect your interests. Our Blyth personal injury lawyers can gauge the merits of your case and put together a viable claim. We provide services of a no win no fee Blyth lawyer who can work with an interdisciplinary team and gather expert medical and eye-witness testimony to back your claim. A long term disability lawyer is one such expert who can also provide valuable inputs. Ensure that you get the right legal representation when you or a loved one experience neck pain following an MVA.
If you, your family or a friend has been injured in an accident, please feel free to speak to one of our injury lawyers for a free consultation about how we are able to assist in making a personal injury claim. We consult in all cities across Ontario with a no win no fee guarantee. Our personal injury lawyers have helped victims secure millions of dollars in personal injury cases. Call us Toll Free On our 24/7 Injury Hotline: 1 – 844 495 7333.
