Boulder Whiplash Attorney

Obtain Financial Compensation After a Whiplash Accident

Whiplash is a common injury which causes uncommon pain and inconvenience. Immediately after an accident, many motorists feel shaken but “okay.” In the coming days, however, they experience intense neck stiffness. Many injured motorists cannot tip their head up or down or look to the right or left.

Insurance adjusters like to minimize the impact of whiplash, falsely alleging that victims are exaggerating their pain. If you were injured in any type of accident, you need an experienced lawyer by your side to build a successful injury claim. Call The Ferrell Law Firm, PLLC to speak with our Boulder whiplash injury attorney about your injury. Our consultations are free of charge.

Defining Whiplash

This is a soft tissue injury impacting a person’s neck and shoulders. Ligaments, tendons, and muscles can all be injured.

Whiplash is most common in car accidents, especially rear end collisions. While waiting at a stop light, our clients are often struck from behind by distracted or tired drivers. Their heads are thrown forward before snapping back. This whip-like motion gave rise to the name whiplash.

Our clients also suffer whiplash in slip and falls, motorcycle accidents, and premise liability claims. Any accident could result in a painful neck injury, so go to the hospital if you experience any discomfort following an accident.

Whiplash Symptoms and Treatment

As a soft tissue injury, whiplash might not immediately present any symptoms. You might be so focused on the accident you don’t immediately feel pain.

In a day or two, however, you could begin to experience classic whiplash symptoms:

• Neck stiffness. It’s common to be unable to move your head.
• Dizziness. You might struggle to stand.
• Headaches which start near the base of the neck.
• Fatigue. A person who suffers whiplash can feel tired all the time.
• Ringing in the ears or blurred vision.  

Due to these symptoms, many people cannot work or even leave their houses. Unable to move their heads, they are consigned to staying at home until the swelling subsides.

Treatment usually focuses on managing symptoms as the soft tissue heals. A doctor might prescribe pain medication to make patients comfortable and corticosteroid injections to manage swelling. Over time, you might receive massage to help loosen the muscles and reintroduce movement.

Compensation for Whiplash

Any accident victim can request compensation if the person who injured them failed to act with sufficient care. This is called negligence. We have made whiplash injury claims in the following cases:

• Car accidents. A distracted or fatigued driver could have crashed into your car, causing injury. We can seek financial damages by submitting a claim on the driver’s liability coverage or suing them personally.
• Motorcycle accidents. A motorcyclist can suffer whiplash when struck by a distracted or intoxicated motorist.
• Slip and fall. The property owner could have failed to keep the property safe or reasonably warn visitors of a defect. Many people slip on trash, ice, or loose tiles, and they suffer whiplash when they strike the floor.
• Other premises accident. You might have suffered whiplash when merchandise fell off a shelf, and we might sue the owner.

Our objective is to obtain full compensation for our clients. We can request damages to cover medical treatment, including massage and physical therapy. Other damages cover lost wages, property damage, and pain and suffering. Call our office to speak with a Boulder whiplash lawyer about your case.

Why These Are Difficult Cases

Unfortunately, whiplash injury victims can face stiff resistance when they submit an injury claim. Some insurers believe that whiplash is not a serious injury. They might question why you are missing months of work or why you need so much massage therapy. They might deny a claim or offer only a fraction of what you deserve.

Our legal team knows how to submit claims in a forceful way. We have years of experience negotiating with insurance companies, and we leverage this knowledge to your benefit. We can gather medical records and help you document the pain and inconvenience caused by whiplash.

Another complication is comparative negligence. The defense might allege you are partially to blame for the accident. Under Colorado Revised Statutes § 13-21-111, an accident victim can receive compensation only if their share of fault is not as great as the defendant’s share. Any comparative negligence will also result in reduced compensation.

Schedule a Free Case Review with our Boulder Whiplash Injury Lawyer

The Ferrell Law Firm opened our doors to help the Boulder community with personal injury claims. We understand how whiplash can throw a person’s life upside down, and we are committed to obtaining the maximum compensation available under the law. Call us to schedule a free consultation at 720-687-2795.