CAR ACCIDENTS AND WHIPLASH

How long can this pain in my neck go on?  Well that depends in how serious your neck injury.  Some factors that will determine how long your pain will last includes:

• Age
• The seriousness if the accident.
• Any treatment for your injuries after the accident.

‘Whiplash Associated Disorder’ (WAD), is  a term used to describe and grade whiplash injuries from 1 to 5 pertaining to car accidents and it's symptoms.

Rear end accident, t-bone accident or even a head-on collision can cause the head and neck to violently thrust forward, back or side to side. Pain experienced after the accident, is due to strains and possible tears to surrounding muscles, tendons and ligaments of the neck as well is impaction of the lower vertebrae in the cervical (neck) spine (most commonly at C5 and C6 spinal level).

Diagnosing whiplash requires a physical examination and possibly MRI or X-ray.  One the severity of the injury is determined then a treatment plan is put into motion for recovery.

WAD can result from speeds as little ad15km/h, even in minor altercations, one should seek medical advice on the treatment and rehabilitation of any resulting neck pain.

Adequate treatment must be sought in the early stages of Whiplash, neck pain.  Delay in treating WAD can can result in degenerative changes causing weakness to the supporting soft tissues of the spine, resulting in a chronic pain condition which still requires attention.

Symptoms of any neck injury may include:

• Pain and aching in the neck and upper back
• Headaches
• Pins and needles in the arms and hands
• Pain on any particular movement of the head and neck
• Dizziness and even visual disturbances
• Weakness felt in the arms and hands

If you have been involved in a car accident and suffer from any of the above, it will  probably be in your best interest to seek advice from a pain specialist to determine a correct diagnosis and assist in your recovery.  Once you have seen a physician to treat your whiplash, the next step is to hire a personal injury attorney.

Report That Crash in NYC

The NYPD is primarily responsible for collecting crash data in New York City. It's estimated that approximately 78,000 crashes happen each year in the New York City metro area. However, the NYPD’s Collision Investigation Squad investigates less than half of 1 percent of all crashes (Transportation Alternatives, 2012. Reclaim, Vol 18, #4, p.19).

New York City needs more comprehensive crash reporting, and that starts with New Yorkers like YOU.

In addition to mapping more information about where and how crashes and “near misses” occur, this map also provides a tool for witnesses of a crash to reach out to the victim(s), for any police, legal or insurance needs.

These accidents include:

   Cyclist & Motorist crash

   Pedestrian & Motorist crash

   Motorist & Motorist crash

If you witnessed a crash:

• If the crash has not yet been reported on the map, fill out the Survey.
• If the crash is already on the map, submit a Witness Peport. Your comments will remain private.

Checkout: www.crashstories.org

According to Paul Ajlouny, New York Car Accident lawyer, There were 451 pedestrian fatalities in the five boroughs of New York City from 2009 to 2011. Manhattan ranked third in the fatalities, with 93 deaths from vehicle accidents.

Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road -- Dangerous!

New York did you know? Webster Avenue and East Fordham Road, in the Bronx, was identified by the Department of Transportation as the city’s most dangerous intersection in 2008. Fourteen pedestrians and two cyclists had been hit that year, and 131 since 1995

This is an interesting observation, Maybe I missed it - but no mention of "The Boulevard of Death," Queens Boulevard?

Tell us what are the worst intersection and dangerous roads that you are aware of?

New York car accident lawyer Paul Ajlouny, has seen and heard it all for over 30 years.What causes these accident?

• slippery roads
• poor visibilty
• exhausted driver
• distracted driver

The Worst Intersection in New York.

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Child Injuries Preventable : New York Rear-end Accident

A 3-month-old boy suffered a fractured skull when a minivan rear-ended another vehicle driving backwards on the New York State Thruway near the northbound toll plaza in Spring Valley, NY.

A 14-month-old girl suffered bruises during the crash as well. according to police reports both babies were sitting on the laps of adults and safely secured in rear-facing infant seats when the crash occurred.

The 3-month-old boy suffered bleeding on his brain and was being treated in the hospital’s ICU. The 14-month-old girl suffered minor bumps and bruises.

Both vehicles were demolished.

The crash occurred the driver of the four-door sedan on the the state highway accidentally passing the tollbooths, where trucks must pay to drive on the Thruway.

The driver began then to back up along the center lane when a minivan rammed the sedan from behind. The van carried 12 passengers, including the two infants and was traveling from Brooklyn to Monroe.

The impact propelled the sedan forward by 30 feet, according to police. No other persons were hurt in the collision, other then the babies.

Let's review the factors that contributed to this vehicle accident.

1. Distraction of the drivers
2. Negligence of the parents involved not safely restraining the two children.

It is common knowledge that children under 4 must be buckled in child safety seats. The speed of the two vehicles is also under investigation. Injuries could have been prevented in recent New York rear-end accident had proper child restraint  precautions taken.

New York car accident attorney, Paul Ajlouny reminds drivers that what the child restraint laws are:

• Children under three years old must use an appropriate child restraint when traveling in vehicle (except in the rear of a taxi).
• Children aged three or more years old and up must use an appropriate child restraint when traveling in vehicles fitted with seat belts

269 People Killed in NYC Traffic Crashes

According to DOT data, 269 people died in vehicle-related crashes in New York City last year. While that total shows New York City’s streets to be the safest of any major American city and less deadly than a generation ago, as Mayor Bloomberg said when announcing the same data last year, “even one traffic fatality is too many.”

According to NYC car accident lawyer, Paul Ajlouny, traffic accident claims that walk through the door, are on the rise. Contributing factors for vehicle collisions include: Drunk drivers, fatigue behind the wheel, cell phone distraction.

269 People Killed in NYC Traffic Crashes Last Year

zygapophyseal joint injury from whiplash

Facet Joint Disorders and Whiplash

If you have been hurt in a car accident and are feeling pain in your neck, you probably have whiplash.

Whiplash, neck sprain, strain, is an injury to the makeup of the neck.

Whiplash is often the result of rear-end car crashes -- usually from a side impact or collisions head-on.

Whiplash can cause injury to the intervertebral joints, discs, ligaments, cervical muscles and nerve roots.

The cervical facet joint medically known as zygapophysial joint, is commonly injured in whiplash.

Statistically each year, over 2 million people are injured and suffer from whiplash. Whiplash can be caused by:

• Motor vehicle accident 
• A sports injury 
• A fall 
• Being struck by a falling object

Whiplash can be very real and can be very painful. Find more from New York Whiplash Lawyer, Ajlouny Paul Specializing in Whiplash Chronic Pain Injuries and Facet Joint Syndrome.