Virginia Beach Neck Injury Lawyers

The neck is one of the human body’s most essential and sensitive parts. Whether it is affected by the impact following a car accident, force trauma, or stress injuries, you may be able to claim compensation for your personal injury case.

Specific injuries to the head include:

• Whiplash
• Pinched Nerves
• Neck sprain/strain
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Herniated or bulging discs
• Disc Compression
• Fractures

Don’t see your injury above? Have further questions concerning your neck injury case? Claim your free initial consultation.

Why Choose Us to Represent You?

Experience where it counts
Slaughter & Lupton lawyers have decades of experience in neck injuries and retrieving neck injury compensation for our clients.

Dedicated legal expertise
Our lawyers are backed by a team of paralegals and legal assistants committed to the best result.

Hometown Pride
Find us at our Virginia Beach office on Virginia Beach Blvd. and Newtown.
We’re never too far at our Edenton location in the Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before getting started

What is the most common neck injury in a car accident?

Following the impact of a car accident, the intensity and severity of the car accident may cause a variety of neck injuries. Common injuries include whiplash, neck strain, and neck sprain. More severe neck injuries include fractures or dislocations, herniated discs, or spinal cord damage.

How long will my neck hurt after a car accident?

Depending on the severity of the car accident, your neck pain can range from a few weeks to longer-lasting pain with complications without intervention. If your neck pain doesn’t improve within a few weeks or worsens from the time of impact, seek medical care immediately.

What are the signs of a serious neck injury?

Seek medical intervention immediately if you experience:

• Severe pain or pressure in your neck, head, or back
• Loss of sensation in hands, fingers, feet, or toes
• Muscle weakness in neck, back, or head
• Difficulty standing, walking, or moving arms or legs
• Signs of shock: pale/clammy skin, blue or gray lips or fingernails
• Breathing problems

How much can you get from a neck injury?

Depending on injury severity, type, pre-existing conditions, and other factors, neck injury personal injury cases have settlements from $10,000 to upwards of $200,000.

What happens if your neck hurts after a car accident?

Neck or shoulder pain following a car accident can be a sign of whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the neck is injured due to “forceful, rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck, like the cracking of a whip” (Mayo Clinic, 2024).

Can you claim for a neck injury?

In the state of Virginia, you can claim for a neck injury depending on the circumstances.