Whiplash and Other Soft Tissue Injuries
An injury to the muscles, tendons and ligaments can cause you as much pain and suffering as a fracture. Sometimes these soft tissue injuries are even worse than broken bones. While bones may eventually heal, soft tissue injuries can continue to cause you pain for the rest of your life.
Reybroek Barristers in Toronto represents people who have suffered whiplash and other soft tissue injuries from car crashes and other accidents. Our lawyers are dedicated to helping you obtain all of the accident benefits and other financial compensation you are legally entitled to receive.
How We Can Help
Since Ontario's auto accident insurance is a no-fault system, you will need to file a claim for accident benefits with your own insurance company. We can help you make the claim and deal with any coverage or benefit problems. In addition, we will assess your case to determine if you have the option to sue the negligent party for further damages. Please contact our office to arrange a free consultation.
Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash frequently occurs when the car you are in is involved in a collision. The impact causes your head to rapidly whip forward and then back, overextending the supporting soft tissues. Symptoms can include:
- Neck pain and stiffness
- Headache
- Shoulder pain and stiffness
- Back pain
- Pain radiating into the shoulders, arms, back and legs
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Jaw pain
- Arm pain and weakness
- Blurred vision
- Ringing in the ears
Delayed Reactions, Hard-to-Diagnose Symptoms
Soft tissue injuries are not always apparent immediately after an accident. The symptoms may take days or even weeks to appear. These injuries can be hard to diagnose, because they do not show up on an X-ray or MRI. The insurance company may claim there is nothing wrong with you. Yet the pain and suffering from the injury can prevent you from returning to work, returning to work part time, pursuing a different career or performing the activities you once enjoyed.
Our lawyers are experienced in car accident and insurance law. We are dedicated to treating our clients with compassion and respect. There is no risk and no obligation to learn if we can help. Please call us toll free
