Albuquerque Whiplash Lawyer

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by rapid back-and-forth movement of the head (commonly in rear-end collisions). The motion can strain or tear cervical muscles, ligaments, and soft tissue.

Common Symptoms (may appear hours or days later)

• Neck pain and stiffness; reduced range of motion
• Headaches starting at the base of the skull
• Shoulder, upper back, or jaw pain
• Dizziness, balance issues, or vertigo
• Numbness/tingling in arms or fingers
• Fatigue, sleep disturbance, “brain fog” or concentration problems

Tip: Always get a medical evaluation after a crash — delayed symptoms are common and medical records help your claim.

Common Causes of Whiplash in Albuquerque

Why Whiplash Deserves Serious Attention

• Chronic neck pain and headaches/migraines
• Tingling or weakness from nerve involvement
• Sleep issues, anxiety, or PTSD
• Degenerative cervical spine changes
• Work limitations and loss of earnings

What To Do After a Suspected Whiplash Injury

1. Seek medical care (ER, urgent care, or your doctor).
2. Describe every symptom (even mild dizziness or stiffness).
3. Follow treatment (meds, PT, rest, or imaging as advised).
4. Document everything (photos, pain journal, missed work).
5. Avoid recorded statements to insurers until you get legal guidance.
6. Call us at (505) 900-0000 for a free case review.

Compensation for Whiplash Injuries in New Mexico

• Medical expenses (ER, imaging, PT/chiropractic, injections, surgery, medications)
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Pain and suffering and loss of enjoyment of life
• Emotional distress (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Rehabilitation & future care (ongoing therapy or procedures)

For fatal crashes, families may need a wrongful death lawyer or fatal accident attorney.

How Whiplash Claims Work in Albuquerque

1. Duty: The driver/company owed you a duty of reasonable care.
2. Breach: They were negligent (speeding, distraction, unsafe site, etc.).
3. Causation: The negligence caused your whiplash injury.
4. Damages: You sustained losses (medical bills, income, pain, etc.).

Deadline: Most New Mexico personal injury claims must be filed within 3 years of the crash.

How Our Albuquerque Whiplash Lawyers Help

• Immediate investigation: Reports, photos, vehicle data, site conditions, witnesses.
• Medical documentation: Coordinate with providers; collect imaging and expert opinions.
• Valuation of losses: Current/future medical needs, wage impact, non-economic harm.
• Negotiation & litigation: We press insurers for full value and try cases when needed.

When injuries happen on the job, we also evaluate workers’ comp and third-party claims alongside our workplace compensation attorney team.

Insurance Adjuster Tactics to Expect

• “It was just a soft-tissue strain.”
• “You waited to treat, so it’s not serious.”
• “Pre-existing condition.”

We counter with medical evidence, clear timelines, and expert support.

Evidence Checklist (Bring to Your Free Consult)

• Medical records, imaging results, treatment plans
• Photos of vehicle damage and any visible injuries
• Crash report and insurance information
• Work notes/pay stubs showing missed time
• A brief pain journal (dates/symptoms/limits)