Whiplash From a Bus Accident

What Symptoms You Should Look Out for to Determine Whether You Sustained a Whiplash From a Bus Accident

Bus accidents can cause an array of different injuries. Since buses do not have any seat belts or airbags available, passengers are highly likely to suffer from severe harm. 

Some of the most common injuries sustained in bus accidents include broken bones, cuts, bruises, and whiplash.

Though the U.S. currently lacks data available for minor rear crashes, in 2004, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), estimated that 806,000 occupants suffered from whiplash injuries that were caused by a motor vehicle accident. This has created modern day economic and quality of life expenses of over $9 billion a year.

Whiplash is a neck injury that is caused by forceful impact. The neck responds by aggressively moving back and forth. The motion of a whiplash could affect an individual’s spine, ligaments, muscles, nerves, and disks between their bones. This type of injury is usually caused by a rear-end accident.

Victims who have sustained serious injuries, such as a whiplash, after a bus accident may be eligible to file a personal injury claim against the party at-fault for damages. At West Coast Trial Lawyers, our expert bus accident attorneys are available 24/7 to offer legal assistance to victims of personal injury. We will help strengthen your claim and negotiate with insurance companies to ensure you get a fair settlement offer.

To schedule a free consultation, please contact us by calling 213-927-3700 or filling out our quick contact form.Whiplash Symptoms

Symptoms for whiplash usually develop in a few days, and they include the following.

• Neck pain
• Stiffness
• Pain continues to worsen as you move your neck
• Numbness in the injured area
• Lack of range of motion in the neck
• Fatigue
• Blurred vision
• Lack of sleep
• Headaches
• Dizziness
• Tenderness in parts of the body, such as the arms, shoulders, and upper back
• Depression
• Irritability
• Lack of concentration
• Having difficulty with thinking and remembering
• Ringing in the ears

Since the symptoms for whiplash following a bus accident can take up to several days to appear, many victims might not seek medical attention immediately after. It’s common for a victim to go days without experiencing any symptoms.

Whiplash is a common injury that can go ignored or mistreated. Lack of proper care or treatment of a whiplash can result in chronic psychosocial symptoms, such as depression and anxiety.

When treating whiplash, you must seek medical assistance from a doctor. They will guide you through the process of creating a treatment plan that is suited for your condition. Recovery can vary for each individual. Those with mild cases can see improvement within a few days or weeks. However, others with more severe cases may have a long-term road to recovery.

In the United States, there are a substantial amount of economic expenses relating to whiplash that can reach $30 billion each year. This includes the following.

• Medical care
• Disability
• Sick leave
• Lost productivity
• Litigation

It’s of the utmost importance to receive the treatment needed if you’re experiencing whiplash following a bus accident. It is also vital that you get proper compensation for damages so that you don’t end up paying all the expenses resulting from the accident out-of-pocket.

Bus Accident Damages

A bus accident can be caused by various factors, including a bus driver,  bus company’s negligence, or poorly administered county regulations. Anytime the negligence by an individual or group of individuals causes a bus accident, they will typically be held liable for the damages incurred. A bus accident victim must file a personal injury claim to recover damages for any injuries sustained in an accident — including whiplash.

Moreover, California is a comparative negligence state, meaning that a plaintiff can recover some damages whether or not they had some level of responsibility in causing the bus accident. Available damages will be reduced depending on that individual’s degree of fault.

Find Out How West Coast Trial Lawyers Can Help

If you or a loved one were a victim of a bus accident, our expert team of bus accident attorneys at West Coast Trial Lawyers will help you recover compensation for damages you have suffered. This includes medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, emotional distress, and pain and suffering. 

Contact us today by calling 213-927-3700 or filling out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with our knowledgeable, caring, and compassionate legal team.