Whiplash after a car crash can turn into weeks or months of pain and expensive medical bills, which is why reaching out to Regan Zambri Long’s award-winning Washington, DC car accident lawyers is a smart move. We have the resources to take on insurance companies that try to minimize these injuries, and we work with respected medical professionals and other experts to clearly document how whiplash affects your health today and down the road.
Our attorneys bring almost 200 years of combined experience to car accident claims, which has led to over $1 billion recovered for injured clients. Over 100 5 star Google reviews reflect the trust people place in us. Our board-certified founding partners are featured among the nation’s 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, and our firm is consistently recognized among the Best Law Firms in America.
Complications from whiplash can rack up medical expenses at an alarming rate. Working with a skilled whiplash accident attorney increases your chances of securing the maximum amount of compensation that will offset all medical costs related to your accident. Contact Regan Zambri Long today. One of our attorneys will call you back, and we’re available 24/7. There’s no fee unless we win your case.
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The most common cause of whiplash is a rear-end car accident. Rear-end car accidents are when a driver hits your car from behind. In Washington DC, rear-end collisions are the most common type of automobile accident, mostly due to the heavy traffic in the District. The Mayo Clinic reports that whiplash affects an estimated 3 million people each year, and rear-end crashes account for the majority of those cases. These kinds of accidents can be caused by:
Many people underestimate the severity of whiplash and consider it a minor injury. That could not be further from the truth. Researchers at Johns Hopkins call whiplash a misunderstood injury that involves muscles, discs, nerves, and tendons. This particular injury has a wide range of symptoms, including:
If you were recently involved in a car accident or injured on the sports field and are experiencing any of these symptoms, you should seek medical attention immediately. If the symptoms of whiplash are not tended to properly, they could worsen very quickly. Once you have had a thorough examination by a doctor, reach out to a Regan Zambri Long car accident attorney to get the claims process started.
While many car accident injuries may be apparent right away, whiplash can take days or weeks to emerge fully. There are several reasons why it can take a while for symptoms of whiplash to appear, including:
Because of these factors, it is vital to seek medical attention immediately after the accident and again if symptoms worsen in the days and weeks following the wreck.
A medical doctor can usually diagnose whiplash after hearing your symptoms, thoroughly examining you, and asking questions about your injury. The doctor may start with an X-ray to rule out other back and neck injuries. However, whiplash injuries can damage your soft tissue, which may not appear on the X-ray.
The two other ways a doctor will diagnose whiplash are:
Once a whiplash diagnosis is made, your doctor will begin a treatment plan based on the injury’s severity, age, overall health, and medical history. Treatments for whiplash may include:
The one thing these treatments have in common: they are all expensive. Ongoing medical treatment for chronic pain or injuries can rack up the victim’s bills. The Regan Zambri Long car accident attorneys will ensure you recover a fair settlement covering all current and future medical expenses.
Whiplash can be minor, but for some vulnerable members of society, the complications from whiplash can be detrimental.
People who are most likely to suffer from severe complications after sustaining whiplash include:
If your whiplash injury causes you chronic pain and suffering, know that you have legal options. Call Regan Zambri Long to begin the legal process today.
There are several steps to take when you file a whiplash injury claim. You are not required to have legal counsel when you file. Still, your chances of securing higher compensation will greatly increase if you have an experienced whiplash accident attorney. Whiplash injuries account for more than 65% of all bodily injury claims, which means insurance companies handle these cases constantly and often scrutinize them closely.
An experienced attorney knows how to document the injury properly, respond to common insurer tactics, and push for compensation that reflects the real impact of your symptoms.
The most important thing to do is ensure you are safe and healthy. If you were in a car accident that caused whiplash, or if you were in a sports accident or violent altercation, seek medical attention immediately. If the person who was responsible for the accident tries to talk you out of going to a doctor, do not listen to them. Going to a doctor will help you recover, and it will be beneficial in your whiplash accident claim.
Be sure to call our whiplash accident attorneys before you make or take any calls to the insurance company. Insurance companies are notorious for lowballing whiplash accident victims with the lowest settlement offer possible. A Regan Zambri Long whiplash accident lawyer will not allow that to happen. Call today for a free consultation, and we will handle the correspondence and the negotiations with the insurance companies.
If you were injured in a car accident, the liability for the accident may be on several parties. The Regan Zambri Long whiplash accident lawyers will obtain the police report, use footage from the accident, speak with eyewitnesses, and document photos and testimonies to determine each party at fault. Once we have determined, we will hold each party accountable for their negligence. We will aggressively pursue the following damages:
There is no estimate of how much compensation you may receive from a whiplash accident claim, as it depends on the severity of your injuries. However, the Regan Zambri Long whiplash accident lawyers have secured millions for their clients over the years, including a $14 million settlement for a car accident victim.
We are deeply aware of how stressful an accident can be and how it can turn your life upside down in seconds. Our goal is to pursue the maximum amount of damage possible in the quickest amount of time. We want you to collect the compensation you are owed and be able to move on and rebuild your life. Call our whiplash injury lawyers today to learn how we can help you.
Once our car accident lawyers gather all the information necessary, we will file the whiplash accident claim on your behalf. Our firm practices across the DC Metro Area and is well-versed in personal injury laws. It is important to note that the statute of limitations (the time limit you have to file a personal injury claim) in in Maryland and Washington, DC, is three years from the date of the injury. In Virginia, the statute of limitations is just two years. While that may seem like a long time, medical bills pile up quickly, and if you miss the deadline, you may forfeit your right to claim any type of compensation for the accident.
The Regan Zambri Long car accident lawyers will ensure all the paperwork is correct and filed promptly. While we will work tirelessly to secure a settlement in your favor, we have the resources and financial backing to take your claim to court. If the settlement is unfavorable, your whiplash accident attorney will be with you throughout the trial to ensure a favorable verdict.
While there is no average settlement amount for a car accident that causes whiplash, several factors can cause a larger settlement to be reached. This includes:
To ensure you get maximum compensation for your whiplash injury claim, be sure to document everything from the accident, seek medical attention, and call Regan Zambri Long.
Following an accident that results in a whiplash diagnosis, there are steps you should take to ensure you get the maximum amount of compensation for your injuries and losses.
If you or a loved one were injured in a car accident or other traumatic injury that resulted in whiplash, do not delay in seeking legal recourse. At Regan Zambri Long, our whiplash injury lawyers will do everything possible to ensure you get the compensation you need for your injury and long-term recovery goals.
Over the last three decades, we’ve helped clients rebuild after serious injuries by securing more than $1 billion in personal injury settlements and verdicts, including numerous seven-figure recoveries for people hurt in car accidents. Whiplash cases often look straightforward at first, but proving the full impact of soft-tissue injuries takes experience, medical insight, and persistence. That combination is what our firm brings to every claim.
Our deep roots in Washington, DC matter in cases like these. Partner Jacqueline Colclough is widely recognized as the District’s leading nurse attorney, bringing firsthand clinical knowledge into the courtroom alongside decades of trial experience. She and partner Christopher Regan currently serve on the Board of Governors for the District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association, while partners Patrick Regan, Salvatore Zambri, Victor Long, and Paul Cornoni have all served as President. That leadership reflects a firm trusted by peers to help shape personal injury law in the District.
That trust is echoed in individual recognition. Salvatore Zambri has been named among the Top 10 Super Lawyers in Washington, DC, with Paul Cornoni and Patrick Regan also earning spots in the Top 100. Patrick Regan has additionally been recognized by the National Law Journal as one of Washington, DC’s “Top Ten Power Lawyers,” an honor reserved for attorneys known for handling the most demanding cases.
Nationally, our credentials run just as deep. All three founding partners are board certified in Civil Trial Law and Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a distinction held by a small fraction of attorneys nationwide. They also hold AV Preeminent ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting peer recognition for legal ability and professional integrity. Every partner at the firm has been named to Lawdragon’s list of the 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in the United States, and Regan Zambri Long is consistently recognized as one of the Best Law Firms in America.
When you are dealing with the pain, uncertainty, and disruption that often follow a whiplash injury, having a team with this level of experience and credibility can make a real difference in how your claim is handled and how seriously it is taken.
Call a whiplash injury or car accident lawyer from Regan Zambri Long for a no-obligation, free consultation.
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