The Long-Term Medical Costs of Whiplas

If you are involved in a car accident in Cook County, your life changes in an instant. Many victims walk away from a rear-end collision thinking they escaped serious harm. They feel a slight stiffness. They have a dull headache. They assume it is minor.  But after a few hours the pain gets worse.  Days go by and the pain doesn’t go away.  This is a common course for “minor” accidents.

At Goldberg & Goldberg, LLC, we know better. We have spent over 50 years representing victims of negligence. What looks like “minor whiplash” often evolves into a life-altering medical condition.

The Reality of the Injury

Whiplash is officially known as Cervical Accelerated-Deceleration (CAD) syndrome. It occurs when neck tissues are whipped beyond their normal range. Insurance companies call these “soft tissue” injuries. They try to downplay them.

The medical reality is more complex. Many victims develop Chronic Whiplash Syndrome. This involves permanent damage to cervical discs and nerve roots. For our clients, this means years of chronic pain. It means vertigo and cognitive difficulties.

Staggering Long-Term Costs

We do not just look at your first ER bill. We look at the “tail” of the injury. The financial burden of whiplash accumulates over decades.

• Specialized Imaging: Standard X-rays often miss soft tissue damage. You may need repeated MRIs.
• Rehabilitative Care: Many patients require lifelong physical therapy to stay functional.
• Surgical Intervention: Conservative treatments often fail. This leads to costly spinal injections or fusion surgery.
• Lost Earning Capacity: Chronic pain makes working difficult. The loss of future income is often the largest cost.

Maximum Justice for Your Future

Insurance companies rely on a “delay and deny” playbook. They want you to settle before the true cost of your injury is clear. You need a firm with the medical knowledge to prove the extent of your damage.

We treat car accidents with the same rigor as our record-setting medical malpractice cases. We understand the medicine. We know how to hold negligent parties accountable.

Do not let an adjuster dictate your future. Protect your rights.

Contact Goldberg & Goldberg, LLC for a FREE CONSULTATION at 312-368-0255.