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A few years ago I was shopping in a large chain store when I slipped in some linseed oil that had been spilled on the floor. I ended up seriously injuring my right shoulder and I eventually needed surgery...

- Robert Nutting
My husband and I were in a serious car accident in which the other driver crossed into our lane and hit us head on. My husband broke his back and I hurt my shoulder so bad that I needed surgery. The first lawyer we hired told us our case was only worth a small amount of money...

- Cheryl H
I came from my home in the United Kingdom to work at a children’s summer camp in northern New Hampshire. Not long after I arrived, I was bitten in the face by a large Akita dog.

- Evie Newbold
Several years ago I was rear-ended while driving and suffered a back injury. The back injury got worse and worse and eventually I was unable to continue working as a landscape architect. Needless to say I was very concerned about my future...

- Rick Kelley
As painful as my injuries and rehabilitation were, I truly did not consider them to be part of the nightmare, because they were, after all, accidents. The actual nightmares were delivered through the callous indifference of insurance companies and the sheer insanity of the Workers Compensation system.

- Diana Willoughby

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Symptoms of Traumatic Brain Injuries Suffered In New Hampshire Car Accidents

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Automobile Accidents

Automobile/bicycle collision results are in.

Awarded: $875,000

Rear-end auto accident results in back surgery and loss of quality of life.

Awarded: $750,000

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Causes, Symptoms and Insurance Issues Surrounding Whiplash

Causes

Whiplash occurs when the neck suddenly extends forward (extension), backward (flexion) or sideways. Though this type of injury can happen many ways- from an accident at work to a fall on an icy sidewalk, the most common cause is a car accident. Rear-end car crashes, in general, are to blame for this injury to the soft tissues of the neck. Some injuries are so severe that

Symptoms

Symptoms of whiplash can come on immediately following an accident. However, you may not notice pain or stiffness until days after the crash. The following list contains the most common symptoms of whiplash. If you believe you have whiplash please seek medical care immediately.

Neck pain or stiffness
Shoulder pain or stiffness
Headache or dizziness
Difficulty swallowing and chewing
Abnormal sensations such as burning or pricking in the neck, shoulders or back
Blurred vision
Pain between the shoulder blades
Low back pain or stiffness
Nausea
Ringing in the ears
Vertigo
Pain in the jaw or face

Treatment Options

Treatment of whiplash usually begins with over the counter pain and anti-inflammatory medications. If the symptoms do not subside in a reasonable amount of time additional steps may be taken. Physical therapy and prescription medication can be helpful for some sufferers. Though most injuries heal in four to six weeks there are whiplash injuries so severe that the pain is long lasting and debilitating.

Issues Surrounding Whiplash

One of the problems with whiplash is that the pain may subside and then reappear months or even years after the accident. By then insurance claims have been settled, their pay out not enough to cover medical bills. Be sure to document all symptoms and present them to your doctor and your lawyer. New Hampshire attorneys Van Dorn and Curtiss have the winning record and experience to help you win your case.