Were you diagnosed with whiplash following a car accident in Dallas, Texas? Whiplash is not just a minor soft-tissue injury you have to get over.
A dedicated Dallas whiplash injury lawyer at Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. can help you recover the money you need for medical treatment and pain and suffering. Call (972) 550-6818 today for a free consultation.
Why Choose Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. After a Dallas Whiplash Injury?
Since whiplash rarely leaves obvious outside marks, insurance adjusters regularly undervalue related claims and discount the pain and suffering you’ve experienced. You deserve an experienced personal injury firm that knows how to prove your damages and protect your right to full compensation.
Accident victims throughout Dallas, TX, choose our law firm because:
- We are seasoned courtroom advocates, led by a top trial attorney with over 300 verdicts and arbitrations to his name
- We have a proven history of recovering multi-million dollar outcomes for injured individuals across Texas
- We are regularly recognized by top legal organizations, including the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and Texas Lawyer Magazine
- We have extensive experience handling complex soft tissue and motor vehicle claims, including car crashes, truck accidents, and motorcycle accidents.
- There are zero upfront costs or legal fees unless we secure financial recovery on your behalf
Contact us today to speak with a car accident attorney in Dallas who will evaluate every detail of your collision and advocate for your physical recovery.
Understanding Whiplash and Soft Tissue Neck Trauma
Whiplash occurs when a sudden, violent force whips the head forward and snaps it backward. This violent motion stretches the neck ligaments far beyond their normal range of motion.
Whiplash is most commonly suffered during rear-end collisions, but it can also happen in t-bone accidents, sudden emergency braking, or even low-speed collisions.
Medical professionals categorize soft tissue injury severity using the Quebec Task Force scale, ranging from Grade 0 (no localized symptoms or physical findings) to Grade IV (severe spinal fracture or dislocation). The majority of insurance claims involve Grade I or Grade II strains, which cause persistent stiffness and limited neck mobility without a clear fracture.
What Are the Symptoms of Whiplash?
Symptoms of neck trauma often take time to appear. Victims may feel uninjured immediately after a crash, only to suffer severe pain and stiffness later, especially as adrenaline fades.
Treating whiplash strain usually begins with conservative care, such as prescribed physical therapy, prescription anti-inflammatories, and targeted rest. Severe cases may require therapeutic chiropractic adjustments or specialized pain management.
Typical symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck stiffness
- Severe muscle spasms
- Restricted mobility/reduced range of motion
- Chronic headaches
- Soreness
- Numbness and tingling
- Radiating pain into the arms
- Dizziness
- Chronic fatigue
Delayed whiplash is one of the reasons every car accident victim should seek immediate medical attention. That symptoms take time to develop doesn’t mean they warrant delayed treatment. Insurance adjusters may use failures to seek immediate medical attention to argue the collision was not the true cause of your injuries.
What Compensation Can You Recover for Whiplash in Texas?
While mild whiplash injuries resolve within months, many victims suffer long-term chronic pain, particularly if the trauma was not properly diagnosed early on.
Fortunately, Texas law permits crash victims to pursue economic and non-economic damages for whiplash and other injuries. These claims allow you to recover compensation for:
- Past and ongoing medical expenses, including chiropractic care and therapy
- Income lost while away from work during your recovery period
- Diminished future earning capacity caused by lingering physical restrictions
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional trauma and mental distress
- Loss of enjoyment of life and daily recreational activities
An experienced attorney can help you track and calculate the damages you’ve suffered and determine the overall value of your claim. They can also help you develop a strategy if the insurer undervalues your damages because your injuries were to soft tissue rather than to the head, spine, or bones.
What Happens if You Share Fault for a Dallas Collision?
Under Texas comparative fault laws (found in Chapter 33 of the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code), you can recover damages as long as you are 50 percent or less responsible for the wreck. However, your payout will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
If you are found 51 percent or more at fault, Texas law bars you from recovering any financial compensation.
In rear-end crashes, where whiplash is a common injury, the rear driver is usually considered primarily or mostly at fault. However, shared fault could still be an issue if they claim you brake-checked them or were weaving carelessly through traffic before the collision. They can also threaten your right to full compensation if they claim you delayed medical care and made your injuries worse by doing so.
An experienced attorney can help you determine whether you share fault for the incident and challenge any unfounded accusations that you share fault.
How Long Do You Have to File a Whiplash Lawsuit in Texas?
Under Texas law, injured victims generally have a two-year deadline from the date of the collision to file a personal injury lawsuit. If your case involves a minor or a government entity, you could be subject to different deadlines.
Missing this statute of limitations will result in the court dismissing your claim and prevent you from recovering financial compensation regardless of your injuries. An experienced attorney can help you comply with the deadlines in your case.
Contact a Dallas Whiplash Injury Lawyer for a Free Consultation
A whiplash injury can cause severe long-term harm, more than a neck brace can show. You deserve full financial compensation for soft tissue injuries and any other harm you suffered.
Trujillo Gonzalez, P.C. is prepared to investigate your crash and demand the money you need to heal. Call today to schedule a free consultation with an experienced Dallas whiplash attorney. We work on a contingency fee basis, and we only charge and collect attorney fees once we recover compensation for you through a settlement or verdict.
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Trujillo Gonzalez PC – Dallas
1111 W Mockingbird Ln #260,
Dallas, TX 75247, United States
Phone: (972) 550-6818
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