Whiplash Injuries and Children

Adults aren't the only ones who can suffer a whiplash injury as a result of a rear-end collision. Children can also be affected. Unfortunately, only a few studies have focused on children and whiplash injuries as a result of car accidents.

Children and Whiplash

Part of the problem involved in studying and diagnosing whiplash in children is that depending on their ages, children may not be able to express themselves clearly, if at all. Some of the signs that a child has a whiplash injury may include: 

• Ÿ Nightmares;
• Ÿ Mood changes; and
• Ÿ Sleep disturbances. 

The older the child is, the more likely the child is going to be able to clearly articulate their physical symptoms of whiplash, including 

• Ÿ Headaches;
• Ÿ Dizziness;
• Ÿ Difficulties in concentrating;
• Ÿ Tiredness;
• Ÿ Blurred vision; and
• Ÿ Stiff neck and shoulders. 

As with adults, whiplash symptoms may not be apparent directly following an accident, but may appear in the days and weeks following the crash.

It is important to have your child examined by a physician after a Clarksburg car accident, but especially a rear end collision. Your child's doctor will help you decide on the proper course of treatment to help relieve your child's pain.

If you or your child has whiplash injuries as a result of a West Virginia car accident, make sure that you document your injuries and any damage to your vehicle. Keep copies of all of your medical and rehabilitation-related bills. You should also contact an experienced Clarksburg personal injury attorney to discuss the merits of your case. A reputable lawyer will be honest and upfront about the type of damages, if any, that you may be able to recover as a result of your car accident.

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Contacting a Clarksburg Personal Injury Attorney

Unfortunately, car accidents are a regular occurrence on West Virginia roadways such as I-79, I-77, Route 50, Route 33, and I-68. In fact, our state averages over 40,000 car crashes, over 400 deaths, and over 11,000 serious injuries each year. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a West Virginia car accident, order a FREE copy of our consumer guide, The 7 Biggest Mistakes that Can Wreck Your West Virginia Car Accident Claim then contact a Clarksburg personal injury attorney at The Miley Legal Group for a FREE consultation - 304- 326-1800