Whiplash
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Whiplash Injury Attorneys
Whiplash involves injury to the muscles, vertebrae, and ligaments of the neck. In extreme situations, the jerking motion involved can even cause damage to nerve roots and discs. While most whiplash injuries heal within 3-4 months, in some cases victims can suffer chronic headaches, neck or back pain, even loss of sensation in one or more of their extremities. At the law office of Aiken & Scoptur, our personal injury lawyers recover damages for victims of whiplash facing short-term disability, lost wages, and mounting medical expenses as a result of their injuries. While we prepare your case our office will take steps to ensure that any employment or medical benefits you're entitled to will be activated as soon as possible. Should you encounter difficulties with your employer, our attorneys are prepared to protect your job as well.
To get back on your feet again - literally and financially - contact the personal injury attorneys at the law office of Aiken & Scoptur today. We provide free consultations and are happy to explain the rights and protections available under the Family Medical Leave Act should you have a problem with your employer.
Determining whether You have a Case
Certain symptoms are associated with whiplash, the onset of some requiring months before they are made fully manifest. In general, if you've suffered any of the following after a rear-end collision or side impact car accident, you should consult a doctor and contact our office as soon as possible:
- Chronic headaches
- Dizziness
- Muscle weakness
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Radiating shoulder pain
- Muscle twitching
- Burning or prickling sensations in extremities
- Back pain
- Memory loss
- Insomnia
- Increased irritability
When Legal Action is Advisable
The problem with whiplash injuries is the uncertain nature of their long-term effects on an accident victim. What may at first seem like just a stiff neck and some mild shoulder pain may develop into chronic headaches, balance problems, and numbness or weakness in an arm or hand that prevents you from working, playing an instrument, or enjoying a loved activity. In order to treat the long-term effects of whiplash, your doctor may recommend surgery, physical therapy, or pain medications, all of which cost you money and may impact your ability to function at a normal level.
Evaluating Your Options - Contact Aiken & Scoptur Today
If you're unsure whether you have good grounds for pursuing legal action involving a whiplash injury, contact the law office of Aiken & Scoptur today. We will evaluate your case during a free initial consultation and determine the best way for you to proceed should you decide to seek damages for your injuries.
Our personal injury attorneys serve clients throughout Wisconsin including Portage, Wautoma, Elkhorn, Stevens Point, Rhinelander, Merrill, Mauston, Dodgeville, Menomonie, Delavan, Eau Claire, Appleton, Kenosha, La Crosse, and Racine.
