Los Angeles Whiplash Attorney

Comprehensive Legal Support for Whiplash Injury Victims in California

If you suffered whiplash in a motor vehicle accident or any other incident resulting from someone else’s negligence, you must seek out an experienced personal injury lawyer. Our attorney, Scott J. Corwin, has more than 30 years of experience handling complex auto accident cases throughout Southern California.

In that time, he has secured more than $175 million in compensation for his clients. Mr. Corwin holds an Avvo rating of 10.0, “Superb,” and is a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Membership in this prestigious group, which includes fewer than 700 lawyers nationwide, is limited to attorneys who have won multimillion-dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements.

As your attorney, he will provide the compassionate counsel and personal attention you need to navigate the legal process.

Past whiplash and neck injury accident settlements:

• $1,000,000 – Neck and back surgeries in a minor rear end
• $780,000 – Neck, shoulders, and lower back injuries
• $303,750 – Neck injury in rear-end auto collision

Are you suffering from whiplash? Call Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, today at (310) 683-2300 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our whiplash lawyer in Los Angeles!

What Is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a common neck injury caused by sudden, forceful back-and-forth head-and-neck movement, similar to a cracked whip (hence the name “whiplash”).

Although it is considered an injury, whiplash comprises multiple neck injuries as a result of this motion, including:

• Muscle and tendon strains
• Ligament sprains
• Nerve damage
• Injuries to the spinal discs

What Are The Symptoms of Whiplash?

Some of the most common symptoms of whiplash include:

• Neck pain
• Stiffness in the neck and upper back
• Reduced range of motion
• Numbness or tingling
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headaches, typically located near the base of the skull
• Tenderness, particularly in the neck, upper back, shoulders, or arms

The Severe Impact of Whiplash on Health and Daily Life

In the most severe cases, whiplash can also lead to:

• Sensory issues, including ringing in the ears or blurry vision
• Difficulty concentrating and/or memory loss
• Changes in sleep patterns, including insomnia and excessive sleeping
• Increased irritability and new or worsened depression

Whiplash can be incredibly painful and may lead to a host of other complications. Individuals who suffer whiplash typically require medical attention. Treatment can range from relatively simple, at-home care to more intensive care, depending on the severity of the injury.

Often, victims must rest for several days, weeks, or even months, meaning they must take considerable time off work. This can cause additional hardship for those struggling to keep up with mounting medical bills and other challenges.

Common Causes of Whiplash

Generally speaking, whiplash can occur whenever an individual’s head and/or neck moves violently back and forth. This often occurs due to traumatic events and accidents. In the U.S., motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of whiplash and related neck and back injuries.

Specifically, some of the most common causes of whiplash include:

• Car accidents
• Motorcycle accidents
• Pedestrian-vehicle accidents
• Bicycle accidents
• Violence, including assault
• Large truck and commercial vehicle accidents
• Sports accidents, especially contact sports like football
• Recreation accidents, such as boating or ATV crashes

If you suffered whiplash in an accident or incident caused by another person’s negligent or wrongful conduct, you could have grounds for a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.

Understanding Whiplash and the Serious Effects of Car Accidents

The sudden jolt of a car crash can cause a person’s head to be thrown back or sideways, depending on the impact area.

Whiplash injuries can occur even in low-speed accidents of less than 5 miles per hour, resulting in damage to the:

• Vertebra
• Discs
• Muscles
• Tendons of the neck

Hard whiplash can even result in traumatic brain injury from acceleration-deceleration of the brain inside the skull. Scott J. Corwin has been a part of the National Trial Lawyers Association (NTLA) Top 25 Brain Injury Lawyers in California since 2010. You can count on Scott to make sure the insurance company will treat your injury case with the seriousness it deserves.

What Damages Can Be Recovered in a Whiplash Injury Claim?

After a motor vehicle accident or any other catastrophic event, the person or party responsible for causing the incident can be held responsible. The purpose of filing a personal injury claim or lawsuit is to seek monetary compensation for damages resulting from the event.

Two main types of damages can be recovered in a whiplash injury claim or lawsuit:

Compensatory Damages

As the name implies, compensatory damages are meant to compensate the victim for specific losses they have endured due to the incident. There are two types of damages within this category: general and special.

General damages, also known as non-economic damages, include intangible losses such as pain and suffering. Special damages, also known as “economic damages,” include any losses that can be assigned a specific dollar value, such as medical bills or lost wages.

Punitive Damages

Unlike compensatory damages, punitive damages do not compensate victims for specific losses. Instead, they are intended to punish the defendant and message that similar conduct will not be tolerated.

Also known as “exemplary damages,” punitive damages can typically only be sought in cases involving egregious negligence, wanton or willful misconduct, or intentional infliction of injury. In other words, the defendant must have acted far outside the normal realm of typical carelessness.

Finding the Right Attorney for Your Whiplash Claim

You must find the right attorney to help you with your claim. You want someone with experience in motor vehicle accident claims, as well as claims involving neck and back injuries like whiplash.

Thanks to his thorough understanding of California personal injury law and his network of expert witnesses, our Los Angeles whiplash attorney has achieved outstanding results for clients throughout Southern California. Whether your injury is relatively minor, such as a whiplash, or catastrophic, we can help.

Contact Our Los Angeles Whiplash Lawyer Today

At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we maximize our clients’ recoveries. Attorney Scott J. Corwin is aggressive in negotiating settlements with insurance companies and, whenever necessary, is prepared to represent you at trial. 

We aim to recover the compensation you need to manage past, current, and future losses. You should not have to suffer the immense physical, emotional, and financial consequences of someone else’s carelessness on your own. With our team by your side, you can fight for the fair compensation you are owed.

Attorney Scott J. Corwin represents clients in the following:

• Riverside
• Los Angeles
• San Bernardino
• Orange
• San Diego
• Ventura
• Santa Barbara counties
• Throughout the state of California

At Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, we are dedicated to recovering every penny our clients deserve and to ensuring they receive the justice they need to heal and move forward with their lives.

Contact Scott J. Corwin, A Professional Law Corporation, today to schedule a FREE consultation with our Los Angeles whiplash attorney!