[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"Whiplash injuries occur in car accidents when the head and neck are suddenly jerked forward and then back again. The term comes from the violent snapping motion that resembles what happens when someone uses a whip. Whiplash most often occurs when a driver is rear-ended by another vehicle, causing the victim\u2019s head and neck to suddenly lurch forward before snapping back.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Because whiplash injuries often seem minor at first or do not manifest immediately, it can be challenging to prove these injuries in court. You will need to provide extensive evidence and documentation to back up your claim.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"Whiplash injuries can be difficult to treat. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, your doctor may prescribe pain medication, chiropractic treatment, electric stimulation therapy, massage, physical therapy, and orthopedic treatments.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"In Georgia, any claims related to whiplash injuries fall under personal injury law. State law says that personal injury claims must be filed within two years of the date of injury. If you do not file a claim within two years of your accident, you will most likely lose your right to recover compensation for your injuries.","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is Whiplash?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Do I Prove That I Suffered a Whiplash Injury After a Car Accident?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer2"},"name":"What Is the Treatment for Whiplash?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for My Whiplash Injury in Georgia?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Question4"}],"name":"How to Make a Claim for Whiplash After an Accident in Georgia","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#FAQPage"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Question","name":"How Long Do I Have to File a Claim for My Whiplash Injury in Georgia?","@id":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#Question3"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Whiplash Injuries in Georgia Car Accidents","item":"https:\/\/www.sherrodandbernard.com\/blog\/how-to-make-a-claim-for-whiplash-after-an-accident\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]