Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Whiplash and Rear End Collisions (Part B)
Treating Whiplash After a Car Accident
Up to 50% of the people who suffer from whiplash injuries experience pain for months following their initial accident. You may be able to take over-the-counter pain medication and apply ice packs to cope with your whiplash pain, but you should always seek professional medical advice before taking on any kind of treatment method for an injury.
If your whiplash is more severe, your physician may:
- Prescribe drugs such as prescription pain killers or muscle relaxers
- Inject corticosteroid or lidocaine into the affected area to numb the pain
- Suggest ultrasound treatments
- Ask you to wear a cervical collar for part of the day during the first few days after your accident.
Neck Injuries and Your Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawsuit
Having a whiplash injury as a result of a rear end collision is no laughing matter. Even if your whiplash was minor and subsided after a few days, your injuries and the accident should never have occurred. If your whiplash is more severe, your whiplash is undoubtedly having an impact on the quality of your life.
If you have been injured in a Massachusetts car accident and suffered a whiplash injury as a result, you should contact a Boston personal injury attorney to learn about your rights and determine liability.
How to Select Your Personal Injury Lawyer
When you are interviewing personal injury attorneys ask critical questions, like: how long have you been practicing; what is the largest settlement or verdict you’ve obtained, and do you have experience with whiplash and rear end collisions?
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