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Whiplash is an injury whose symptoms can sometimes come on gradually. This means that right after your Wisconsin car accident you may not feel any pain or discomfort.  However, within a few days, your muscles start to tighten as your body reacts to the injury.  Though many whiplash injuries are minor, and can be easily treated, others will require months of physical therapy and medication.  In fact, at its most severe whiplash can cause fracture or dislocation of the necks vertebrae or an injury to the spinal cord.

As Milwaukee accident attorneys we often see clients who have been affected by a whiplash injury.  However, the insurance company may refuse to pay a reasonable amount for their claim, even if they have a documented injury.  The issue sometimes lies in the fact that the injury was not immediately apparent, and therefore the accident victim did not seek immediate medical attention.  However, this does not have to affect the amount of your compensation.  If you have been injured, and require medical treatment, the insurance company should honor your claim. 

If you are having trouble getting proper compensation for your injuries you may want to request your free copy of Valuable Information Insurance Companies Don't Want You to Know.  If you have any additional information or need legal advice, contact a personal injury lawyer at Hupy & Abraham for your free consultation.           

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