If you were injured due to someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact one of our experienced lawyers at (561) 293-2600 for legal advice and representation.
A Florida whiplash attorney can help you secure funds for medical treatment, lost wages, and other types of damages including your pain and suffering.
Whiplash, also called neck sprain or strain, is a soft tissue injury to the neck. These injuries are often caused by sudden jolts during which a person’s head and neck snap quickly forward, back, or side-to-side — like the cracking of a whip. A common injury in motor vehicle accidents and falls, whiplash can range from mild to debilitating if it affects your intervertebral joints, herniates a disc in your spine, or damages your nerve endings or roots.
Whiplash injuries can cause stiffness, headaches, and back pain. They can interrupt your ability to earn a living, care for your children, or enjoy your life without pain. They can cause or exacerbate far more persistent medical conditions such as slipped discs, and lead to symptoms of depression, fatigue, mood changes, and impaired cognitive functioning.
Proper care and healing time are essential after a whiplash injury. A whiplash injury lawsuit may be your best path to access the necessary funds for treatment. Contact the Florida whiplash lawyers at Osborne & Francis for a free consultation at (561) 293-2600. With locations in Orlando, Boca Raton, and Lakeland, FL, we could begin building your case right away.
While each case is different, the settlement our Florida whiplash attorneys can help you obtain may cover:
The type and amount of settlement that a whiplash attorney can help you secure will depend on the specific facts of your case. It is important to speak with an experienced whiplash attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you on your legal options.
A whiplash injury attorney can handle a wide range of accidents that can result in whiplash injuries. Whiplash is a common injury that can result from any sudden impact that causes your head to jerk forward or backward, causing your neck to extend beyond its normal range of motion.
Here are some of the most common types of accidents that can result in whiplash injuries:
If you have suffered a whiplash injury in any of these types of accidents, it is important to speak with an experienced whiplash injury attorney who can evaluate your case and advise you on your legal options.
So you've been in a car accident. What happens next? There are many things that you should do but here are the three most important:
Number One: See a doctor immediately.
A broken bone is easy to see, but some injuries are not. The most common injuries from car accidents happen in the neck, back, or head. The only way to diagnose and treat them is by seeing a doctor. A doctor can help ease the pain, provide medication, reassure you of how your injury may impact your daily life, and tell you what not to do to make it worse.
A visit to the doctor can also give you legally protected time off to recover and rest your body after an accident, and it documents and provides the evidence you may need for your case. Even a five-mile-per-hour car accident can cause a serious injury. So whether you've had a severe accident or a minor collision, see a doctor. And if you don't have medical insurance, let us know and we'll make sure that you receive the proper care.
Number Two: Write everything down.
Even if it seems small, during times of stress or injury it is common to forget the little details. Make sure you keep note of the pain that you're in. With neck, back, and head injuries, sometimes simple activities such as walking up the stairs or picking up a toddler may cause severe pain.
You may not be sleeping well at night. Documenting how much you sleep and how often you wake up due to pain is also very important. And lastly, if you have any cuts or bruises, take daily photos as you heal. This will provide visual evidence of the injuries that you've suffered.
Number Three: Do not speak to an insurance company until you've spoken to a lawyer.
Please understand that the insurance adjuster works for a billion-dollar corporation and not for you. Their interests are solely for their insurance company, and their goal is to provide you with the least amount of financial settlement as quickly as possible. When you do speak with them, remember they will record the conversation. Why do they do this? Because they've been trained to ask questions that may confuse you. So talk to us before you talk to them.
So remember: See a doctor, document everything, and call us before calling the insurance company for your free private consultation. We are here for you. Real tough lawyers fighting real tough issues.
A whiplash injury lawyer can provide a wide range of legal services to help you with your case. Here are some of the things that a whiplash injury lawyer can do for your case:
If you have suffered a whiplash injury, it is important to speak with an experienced whiplash injury lawyer as soon as possible to learn more about your legal options.
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While many whiplash injuries are recoverable with time, treatment, and rest, they can also cause long-term and sometimes permanent injury to your brain or spine. In combination with other injuries in a car accident, or for older individuals with delicate health, a whiplash injury can be severe, and the pain long-lasting.
You deserve the resources necessary to fully treat your whiplash injury and recover at the pace your body requires. At Osborne & Francis, we have secured numerous million-dollar case results for our clients, and are ready to help you and your family as well.
With offices in Orlando, Boca Raton, and Lakeland, you can reach our compassionate Florida whiplash lawyers by calling (561) 293-2600 today. One call could begin your journey toward justice and a satisfactory case outcome that allows you to move forward with a brighter future.
During whiplash, the brain can bounce around inside the skull, causing it to become bruised or damaged. This can result in traumatic brain injury (TBI), or damage to the nerves and blood vessels in the neck which then affects the blood flow and oxygen to the brain. Furthermore, even mild cases of whiplash can cause changes in the structure and function of the brain, leading to potentially life-long effects and difficulties.
Generally yes, if you have suffered a whiplash injury as a result of someone else's negligence or wrongful conduct, you may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages. This includes individual drivers in car accidents, businesses in the case of workplace injuries, or corporations such as those which manage amusement parks.
While you are not required to have an attorney for a whiplash injury lawsuit, it is recommended that you hire one to handle the complex litigation process. An experienced whiplash injury lawyer can handle all the research and paperwork associated with your case, protect your rights to privacy from the other side, and ensure that you receive full compensation for your damages based on expert calculations of long-term care and inflation costs.
The statute of limitations deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit varies by state. In Florida, the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits is 4 years from the date of the accident. While that may seem like a long time, negotiations can stall and court proceedings may grow lengthy without an attorney staying on top of the matter.
For proven representation, contact our Orlando or Boca Raton offices at (561) 293-2600, and let us handle the paperwork, negotiations, and deadlines for your case while you heal in peace.
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