{"id":12150,"date":"2021-03-28T09:26:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-28T09:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grillo.ca\/suing-for-whiplash-what-to-do-and-how-to-get-a-fair-settlement\/"},"modified":"2023-04-06T17:01:03","modified_gmt":"2023-04-06T21:01:03","slug":"suing-for-whiplash-what-to-do-and-how-to-get-a-fair-settlement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grillo.ca\/zh-hans\/suing-for-whiplash-what-to-do-and-how-to-get-a-fair-settlement\/","title":{"rendered":"Suing for whiplash \u2013 what to do and how to get a fair settlement"},"content":{"rendered":"

Suing for whiplash \u2013 what to do and how to get a fair settlement<\/h2>\n

When a car accident occurs, one of the most common injuries is whiplash. Although most whiplash injuries occur in rear-end car collisions, they are still common in accidents where the car accelerates or decelerates suddenly, such as head-on and side-long collisions. When the car stops or accelerates suddenly, this motion can cause the neck to bend forward and backward forcibly. Whiplash injuries affect the muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons on the neck. The first sign of a whiplash injury is often a slight pain in the neck. This can be misinterpreted and minimized until the symptoms become worse over time. Many accident victims report more serious symptoms several hours or even days following the incident.<\/p>\n

Can you get compensated for whiplash?<\/h2>\n

Whiplash is a medical condition that you may get compensated for if you file a lawsuit against the at-fault driver or apply for accident benefits<\/a> from your insurer.<\/p>\n

Whiplash is considered a medical condition just like any other that someone can sustain after a car accident. If you sustain a whiplash injury in a car accident, you can receive statutory accident benefits. These benefits are available for both insured and uninsured road users and come with certain limits.<\/p>\n