• About
    • Our Attorneys
    • Verdicts and Settlements
    • Community
      • Sponsorship Request
      • Partnerships
      • Project Backpack
    • Testimonials
    • Scholarships
      • Cancer Scholarship
    • Careers
    • Our Core Values
  • Practice Areas
    • Car Accident
    • Truck Accident
    • Motorcycle Accident
    • Product Liability
    • Mesothelioma
    • Workers Compensation
    • Dog Bite
    • Slip and Fall
    • Wrongful Death
    • Maritime Injury
    • Pedestrian Accident
    • Dangerous Drugs
    • Defective Devices
    • Mass Torts
    • Premises Liability
    • View All Practice Areas
  • Areas we Serve
    • Lafayette
    • Alexandria
    • New Iberia
    • Marksville
    • New Orleans
    • Monroe
    • Arnaudville
    • Baton Rouge
    • Breaux Bridge
    • Broussard
    • Cankton
    • Carencro
    • Cecilia
    • Duson
    • Cade Coteau
    • Grand Coteau
    • Lake Charles
    • Opelousas
    • View All Areas We Serve
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • FAQs
    • Videos
    • For Referring Attorneys
  • Hurricanes
  • Contact Us
Available 24/7 • 365 Days (337) 777-7777 Hablamos Español
(337) 777-7777 Hablamos Español
No Win - No Fee AVAILABLE 24/7

How Dangerous Is Whiplash?

Put 350 Years of Experience in Your Corner GET A FREE CASE EVALUATION
Over $1 Billion Recovered
For Our Clients
Attorney David Laborde | Attorney Digger Earles
  1. Home
  2. FAQs
  3. How Dangerous Is Whiplash?
On This Page
  1. Potential Symptoms of Whiplash
  2. How Our Law Firm Helps Whiplash Victims
  3. Review Your Whiplash Case for Free
Contact Us Today

Get The Help
You Need

I NEED HELP NOW

Your personal injury lawyer can help you calculate your recoverable damages, which may include:

  • Medical Bills
  • Income Loss
  • Property Damage
  • Pain & Suffering
  • Emotional Distress
  • Lasting Disfigurement
How Dangerous Is Whiplash?

Whiplash injuries can range from mild to severe, potentially impacting your ability to concentrate or move around without pain. While whiplash is not generally dangerous, it can cause long-term health issues, including chronic pain. Your health care team will create a customized treatment plan and explain the recovery time you can expect.

If you suffered whiplash in a car accident or as the result of an accidental fall, our law firm can guide you through the process of seeking compensation. Your settlement or court award could include tangible damages, like medical bills, and intangible damages, like pain and suffering.

To ensure you get fair compensation, our car accident lawyers in Lafayette will carefully evaluate the extent of your whiplash injury and related damages and fight for their value.

Potential Symptoms of Whiplash

You could suffer whiplash in a car accident, slip and fall, or from playing sports. According to Cleveland Clinic research, the short-term effects of whiplash can include symptoms like:

  • Neck, back, and shoulder pain
  • Limited range of motion
  • Spastic muscles
  • Headache and fatigue 

Whiplash is caused by a violent back and forth jolting of your neck. Its long-term consequences can include:

  • Chronic, persistent pain
  • Loss of memory 
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Difficulty sleeping
  • Moodiness and irritability

It can cause you to have trouble communicating, managing your emotions, and processing information and concepts. The longer it persists, the worse whiplash can become, making prompt diagnosis and treatment important.

The Immediate and Ongoing Costs of Whiplash

Further Cleveland Clinic research cites possible treatments for whiplash, including pain management and massage therapy. You might also require injectable medications, long-term rehabilitation, and chiropractic care. Such medical care, especially in the long term, can be costly. 

If this injury resulted from another party’s negligence, you can hold them accountable for your treatment expenses. In addition, you could seek financial recovery for:

  • Current and ongoing income loss: For the time you spent out of work due to your injury and recovery
  • Property damage or total destruction: For example, if you suffered whiplash in a car accident
  • Physical and emotional pain and suffering: For daily pain you experience

When you hire our law firm to represent you, we can tell you what your whiplash case is worth. Our Lafayette personal injury lawyers can validate your damages using medical records and bills, salary history statements, accident and incident reports, and other forms of evidence that support your compensation request.

CTA CTA

Laborde Earles injury was great for me they took care of me very fast and professional. If for any reason I need legal help they will be who I use.

Client
Call Us Today We Are Here For You
(337) 777-7777

How Our Law Firm Helps Whiplash Victims

Our lawyers are zealous advocates for victims of someone else’s carelessness, recklessness, or negligence. We fight for financial recovery on each client’s behalf. When our personal injury team is on your side, we will:

  • Collect and organize your evidence
  • Build a strong case to establish your right to damages
  • Prove the at-fault party’s financial liability
  • Determine the financial value of your case
  • Negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurer
  • Take your case to court if necessary

Your physical and financial recovery is our entire team’s priority, so we fight hard throughout the negotiation process to ensure we get the best possible outcome for you. We also aren’t afraid to fight for compensation at trial.

We Will Represent You in Court

Sometimes, a lawsuit is the best option for seeking damages. For example, suppose the at-fault party’s insurance company does not make a settlement offer we find agreeable. In that case, we will not hesitate to take your case to court to demand the financial resolution you deserve. 

To make sure you can go to court and ensure you do not run out of options for compensation, we will file your lawsuit in time to comply with the personal injury statute of limitations. According to CC Art. 3492, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a lawsuit. 

If you do not do so within that time, your right to damages could be in jeopardy. We want to help you avoid this costly consequence because it could leave you with no legal avenue for compensation.

Read About Our Commitment to Client Recovery

Getting compensation for whiplash victims is our team’s passion. When clients we have recovered compensation for talk about our firm, they say:

  • “My experience with Laborde Earles has been excellent. Each individual… has been a pleasure to deal with.” – Mark Paquin
  • “Everyone there was kind and helpful. I would definitely recommend [them to] anyone looking for legal advice.” – Jason Guilbeau
  • “I had the best experience with this firm… The team is so professional and kind. I’m a client for life!” – Kailey Guidry

Your case against the negligent party who caused your whiplash is important to our team, so we fight as hard for you as we did for these clients.

CTA CTA

I thank God for Digger & David. I don’t know what we would have done if it hadn’t have been for them.

Rick Smith | Client
Contact Us Today We want to be there for you

Review Your Whiplash Case for Free

Did an accidental injury leave you with a case of whiplash? Though whiplash is not necessarily dangerous, you have a right to seek damages for the pain it causes you. Our personal injury team will explain how to seek financial recovery in Louisiana and guide you through the process. 

Contact one of our Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers team members by calling (337) 777-7777.

Why We Are

The Best Choice For You

Over 1,000+ 5-Star Google Reviews Across Our Locations
Over $1 Billion Recovered For Our Clients
An Award-Winning Team in Your Corner
You Get the Full Team on Your Case, Including David & Digger
Communication with You is a Top Priority
We Give Back to Our Communities

No Fee Unless We Win Your Case

Available 24 hours a day • 7 days a week
GET YOUR FREE CASE EVALUATION
Whiplash Injury FAQ:
What is the Average Settlement for Whiplash Injury from a Car Accident? What is the Average Settlement for Whiplash Injury from a Car Accident?

  It is difficult to place a fixed amount on the average settlement for a whiplash injury from a car accident. If you qualify for compensation, the amount awarded will depend on the

Can Whiplash Be Permanent? Can Whiplash Be Permanent?

In many cases, whiplash goes away after a few weeks. Sometimes, however, victims may feel whiplash symptoms for years after an accident. Each person heals differently, so your recovery process may

How Long Does It Take for Whiplash Symptoms to Appear? How Long Does It Take for Whiplash Symptoms to Appear?

How long it takes for whiplash symptoms to appear will vary from one injured person to the next. It can take days, sometimes even weeks. If you were involved in an accident that jarred you or caused

Contact Us Form
CONTACT US TODAY NO WIN, NO FEE GUARANTEE
Name(Required)
Name(Required)
Untitled
Untitled

FAQ Categories
  • Accidents in Intersection
  • Bicycle Accident
  • Car Accidents
  • Defective Product
  • Dog Bite
  • Head Injury
  • Hurricane Damage
  • Jones Act
  • Knee Injury
  • Maritime Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Mesothelioma
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Neck Injury
  • Pedestrian Accidents
  • Personal Injury
  • Premises Liability
  • Rear End Collisions
  • Rideshare Accidents
  • Robocalling
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Slip and Fall Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Truck Accidents
  • Whiplash Injury
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Wrongful Death
  • Zantac

 

Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Sue Someone Personally After a Car Accident? Can I Sue Someone Personally After a Car Accident?
What Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Do? What Does a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Do?
What Percentage of Truck Accidents Are Caused By Cars On I-10? What Percentage of Truck Accidents Are Caused By Cars On I-10?
Find Yourself a Passionate Lawyer Now!
  • Forest Hill Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Saint Martinville Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Mansura Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Barre Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Harvey Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Egan Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Ruston Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Henderson Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Forked Island Personal Injury Lawyer
  • Breaux Bridge Personal Injury Lawyer
How can we help you

How We Can Help You

Let our injury attorneys help you maximize the compensation you deserve to turn your life back around.


Contact us today if you want to tell us about your accident. We have someone available to discuss your situation at all times of the day.

Contact Us

(337) 777-7777

FREE Case Evaluation

No Win - No Fee
Name(Required)
Name(Required)
Email Opt In
SMS Opt in

Contact Us

(337) 777-7777

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Lafayette
1901 Kaliste Saloom Rd,
Lafayette, LA 70508

Phone : (337) 777-7777

Alexandria
100 Versailles Blvd, Suite A,
Alexandria, LA 71303

Phone : (318) 777-7777

Marksville
306 North Washington Street, Suite A,
Marksville, LA 71351

Phone : (318) 310-8922

New Iberia
230 W. Main Street,
New Iberia, LA 70560

Phone : (337)-547-2777

Lake Charles
530 E College St,
Lake Charles, LA 70605

Phone : (337) 612-6909

New Orleans
821 Baronne St, Suite D,
New Orleans, LA 70113

Phone : (504) 777-7777

Baton Rouge
660 St Ferdinand St,
Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone : (225) 777-7777

Practice Areas

  • Bicycle Accident
  • Car Accident
  • Dangerous Drugs
  • Dog Bite
  • Maritime Injury
  • Mass Torts
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Premises Liability
  • Product Liability
  • Toxic Torts
  • Truck Accident
  • Slip and Fall
  • Wrongful Death

About Links

  • Our Attorneys
  • Verdicts and Settlements
  • Community
  • Testimonials
  • Scholarships

Leave a Review

  • LAFAYETTE
  • ALEXANDRIA
  • MARKSVILLE
  • NEW ORLEANS
  • NEW IBERIA
  • LAKE CHARLES
  • BATON ROUGE

Copyright © Laborde Earles Injury Lawyers 2025.
All Rights Reserved.

Disclaimer / Privacy Policy / Sitemap

Hennessey-Digital-Badge