Whiplash Injuries Uncovered

Whiplash injuries usually happen because of the sudden back-and-forth motion of the head, arising due to car accidents, high-impact incidents or sports collisions. The unexpected impact results in a violent forward and backward head motion that strains the neck’s muscles, ligaments and tendons. Suffering a whiplash injury can be both painful and overwhelming. Symptoms typically emerge within 24 hours and include neck pain, stiffness, headaches, fatigue and in some cases, even cognitive issues.  When facing such an injury, knowing how the liability is ascertained and the type of evidence required to prove a whiplash injury is crucial.  In this article, we shall have a look into these aspects.

Establishing Liability in Whiplash Cases

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TRAFFIC OFFENCES AND YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM

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When you pursue a personal injury claim against another driver after an accident, you are claiming that this other driver is at fault for the accident, and therefore caused the damage and injuries you suffered as a result. Therefore, in order to be successful in your personal injury claim, you first need to prove (through evidence) that the other driver was at fault for the accident. The question this blog will answer is how traffic and/or criminal charges placed against another driver can help you prove they are at fault for an accident, and how these can be used as part of your personal injury action. This is especially true in provinces like Alberta that have At Fault insurance legislation.

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