{"id":3066,"date":"2024-02-12T08:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-02-12T15:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-personal-injury\/?page_id=3066"},"modified":"2024-02-15T11:41:22","modified_gmt":"2024-02-15T18:41:22","slug":"can-i-sue-for-whiplash-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/az-personal-injury\/blog\/can-i-sue-for-whiplash-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Sue For Whiplash In Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h2>\n

In Arizona, over 29% of the car crashes in 2022 resulted in injuries, as reported by the <\/span>Arizona Department of Transportation<\/span><\/a>. Whiplash is a common injury in car accidents due to the abrupt, unexpected impact. Unfortunately, the pain and damages associated with a case of whiplash can cause significant disruption to your daily life, making it important to seek appropriate compensation to help you cope with the potential medical expenses, lost time at work, and general pain and suffering.<\/span><\/p>\n

An individual\u2019s ability to <\/span>sue for an injury in Arizona<\/span><\/a> will be determined by fault, injuries, and damages incurred. A skilled <\/span>personal injury attorney in Phoenix<\/span><\/a> will be able to help you determine if you have the ability to sue for your whiplash injuries and maximize your chances of receiving appropriate compensation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whiplash Injuries from Car Accidents<\/h2>\n

Whiplash is a neck injury that stems from a highly forceful and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. It commonly occurs in car accidents because the fast lurching from the impact causes an individual\u2019s neck to whip forward and backward so quickly that it can cause serious damage. Whiplash commonly affects muscles, ligaments, joints, vertebrae, and discs in the neck. Some common signs that a person has suffered whiplash, include:<\/span><\/p>\n