We live in LA so we totally get it– the traffic is getting worse and the number of Los Angeles car accidents seem to be going up with the new year. Tarzana is a great place to live, shop and work but also a common spot for major car accidents. If you have been injured in an accident in Tarzana, get in touch with the attorneys at Walch Law immediately to discuss the matter further.

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries to come out of a car accident and it can be a temporary issue or it can lead to permanent damage. Here’s a look at what you need to know about a Tarzana whiplash injury:

• You may not feel it right away— for many, whiplash takes up to a week to develop so while you might think you are fine or mostly fine at first, it is always best to take it very easy and seek a medical evaluation immediately following a Tarzana car or truck accident.
• Ice & Anti-Inflammatory— save the heat for later! If you are experiencing whip lash, ice and anti-inflammatories are your new best friends. Both of these are aimed at calming down your very inflammed muscles. Work with your doctor to determine the right amount and whether you might need prescription strength medicine.
• Range of pains and injuries: Whiplash is not one specific feeling but rather a range of sensations depending on the specifics of your accident impact. Symptoms of whiplash include: limited range of motion, stiffness, headaches, TMJ and much more.
• It doesn’t have to be a car accident: While Tarzana car accidents are the most frequent cause of whiplash, individuals can also suffer from this injury from a bad slip and fall accident as well.

And here’s the final thing you need to know about your whiplash you are experiencing following a Tarzana car accident– you do not have to pay for it on your own. If the accident was not your fault or at least not completely your fault, Walch Law can help get you much-needed compensation for your injuries. If you have whiplash, you probably dealt with some other type of injury that requires the attention of doctors and other medical professionals. The purpose of a car accident lawsuit is to make it so that you are compensated for your injuries as well as the damage to your car. Wondering if you have a case? Let’s talk– fill out our contact us form today.