Car Accident Lawyer Serving Ventura County 

Ventura Whiplash Attorney

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that is sustained in a rear-end, head-on or a t-bone accident.  The injury comes about through the neck and spine flexing back and forth with the impact of the two vehicles.  The injury can be very severe, and the victim of the car accident could suffer for months or longer with pain, headaches, backaches and other symptoms while the body tries to rebuild.  In some cases, the injury does not become evident until a day or two after the accident.  When a car accident occurs, the body turns on its "survival mode" which includes adrenaline, and the injured person may not even feel any pain after the accident.  However, the next day or the soon thereafter, they can be so seriously affected by the whiplash that they cannot function.  Such a case demands the assistance of a skilled Ventura County personal injury lawyer who has worked extensively with whiplash cases in the past. 

Whiplash Claims and Lawsuits

Even though the law prohibits texting while driving, there are a large number of rear-end collisions that are caused by drivers who are not paying attention to the road in front of them, many of them currently looking at text messages.  In other cases they may be speeding, DUI, or merely inattentive while driving.  This negligent driving conduct can result in losses to the injured victim of their actions.  In whiplash cases, many are unable to work due to the pain they are suffering, and extensive medical and rehabilitation treatments may be necessary to alleviate the pain.  The claim for compensation for damages must reflect the actual damages suffered by the victim, including the loss of income that may have resulted from the accident.

At the Law Offices of Gerald L. Marcus, the legal team has over 27 years of experience in all types of personal injury cases, and as whiplash is a common injury resulting from a minor car accident, the firm is very experienced in claims related to this injury.  Contact an attorney from the firm to determine how to move forward with the claim for damages and to enlist legal representation that will fight for fair compensation in whiplash cases.