Salt Lake City Whiplash Injury Attorneys

Need Legal Help for a Whiplash Injury?

Focused Representation for Clients Experiencing Neck and Soft Tissue Trauma

At Waddoups Law, we understand that whiplash injuries are often dismissed as minor or temporary. But for many individuals, the physical pain, emotional strain, and financial burden that follow a whiplash diagnosis can be overwhelming.

Whether caused by a Utah car crash, a sudden impact, or another act of negligence, whiplash can disrupt every area of your life, and healing shouldn’t be something you face alone. Our experienced personal injury attorneys in Salt Lake City are here to stand with you, advocate for your full recovery, and pursue the compensation you deserve.

When you partner with Waddoups Law, you get more than legal representation—you gain a dedicated team with over 90 years of combined experience, ready to guide you through every step of your claim with compassion, clarity, and skill. Contact us today to learn more.

What Is Whiplash—and Why It’s Often Overlooked

Whiplash is a soft tissue injury when the neck is forced to move suddenly back and forth, similar to a whip cracking. It’s most commonly associated with rear-end car collisions, but it can result from a wide range of trauma. Because it affects muscles, tendons, and ligaments—not bones—it doesn’t always appear on imaging scans, making it easier for insurance companies to challenge.

That’s why it’s essential to understand the signs and get medical attention immediately. Whiplash may not be immediately apparent at the scene, but it can lead to long-term complications if not properly treated and documented.

Common symptoms of whiplash include:

• Neck pain and stiffness.
• Headaches, particularly at the base of the skull.
• Pain between the shoulders or upper back.
• Dizziness or blurred vision.
• Fatigue and sleep disruption.
• Difficulty focusing or memory issues.
• Reduced range of motion in the neck or shoulders.

How Whiplash Injuries Commonly Occur

Whiplash can result from more than just car crashes. Any forceful or sudden motion that causes your head to jerk unexpectedly can result in this type of injury. Our legal team has helped clients recover after a wide variety of incidents that caused soft tissue trauma, often when the at-fault party never imagined they’d caused significant harm.

Understanding how your whiplash occurred helps us investigate fault and pursue the correct legal strategy.

We regularly represent whiplash victims injured in:

• Rear-end and side-impact car collisions.
• Truck and commercial vehicle accidents.
• Motorcycle and bicycle crashes.
• Pedestrian strikes.
• Rideshare incidents involving Uber or Lyft.
• Slip, trip, or fall injuries.
• Physical assaults or falls on unsafe premises

Don’t let the nature of the accident downplay the severity of your injuries. Even low-speed impacts can lead to painful, lasting whiplash symptoms. If you have been in an accident in Utah, seek medical care immediately, then contact our skilled whiplash injury attorneys in Salt Lake City to discuss your claim during a free consultation.

Why You Need a Lawyer for a Whiplash Injury Claim

Whiplash injury claims are often some of the most contested by insurance companies. Adjusters may argue that your injuries are exaggerated, preexisting, or unrelated to the accident. These tactics are frustrating and unfair. Having an experienced attorney by your side can make all the difference in evaluating and resolving your case.

At Waddoups Law, we know how to combat these strategies. We build strong, evidence-backed claims by:

• Documenting the full extent of your injuries and symptoms.
• Gathering detailed medical records and treatment notes.
• Working with physicians and specialists to support your diagnosis.
• Calculating all economic and non-economic losses.
• Handling all communication and negotiations with the insurance company.
• Preparing for trial if a fair settlement isn’t offered.

You shouldn’t have to fight alone. When you work with our firm, you get a team dedicated to helping you move forward.

What Compensation Can You Recover for a Utah Whiplash Injury?

The aftermath of a whiplash injury often involves more than physical pain—it can mean time off work, costly treatments, disrupted routines, and lasting anxiety. Under Utah law, injured individuals can pursue compensation for these losses through a personal injury claim.

Our job is to make sure no category of damage is overlooked.

We break compensation into two main types: economic and non-economic losses. Your team at Waddoups Law will analyze every aspect of your situation to ensure that your demand letter reflects the full scope of your losses.

Economic Losses:

• Medical expenses (past, current, and future).
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity.
• Physical therapy and rehabilitation costs.
• Transportation to and from medical appointments.
• Out-of-pocket costs related to your injury.

Non-Economic Losses:

• Physical pain and suffering.
• Emotional distress and mental anguish.
• Loss of enjoyment of life.
• Permanent impairment or ongoing limitations.
• Increased risk of future injury.

We tailor each demand to reflect the reality of your life post-injury, not just what’s on paper.

How Waddoups Law Helps You Move Forward

At Waddoups Law, our approach is personal, team-based, and driven by results. We understand how hard it is to deal with pain, medical bills, and insurance stress all at once. That’s why we make the process easier by taking your case on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you.

What sets our team apart:

• Over 1,200 successful mediations and 85 jury trials.
• More than 90 years of combined experience.
• A team-focused structure that makes your case a shared priority.
• Direct communication and consistent support.
• A clear promise that your net settlement will exceed our legal fee.

We are deeply invested in helping you achieve the best possible result because your recovery is our mission and our success.

We Also Focus on the Following Areas:

• • ATV Accidents
  • Brain Injury
  • Construction Accident
  • Dog Bites
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motorcycle Accident
  • Pedestrian Accident
  • Product Liability
  • Rideshare Accident
  • Slip and Fall
  • Truck Accident
  • Wrongful Death
  • T-Bone Injury
  • Hit & Run 

Talk to a Whiplash Injury Attorney in Salt Lake City Today

Whiplash can impact your life more than most people realize. Don’t let your injury be minimized or dismissed. You have the right to be taken seriously and fully compensated.

Contact Waddoups Law today to schedule your free consultation. Let our team evaluate your case, answer your questions, and build a strong claim to support you.

When you’re ready to take the next step, your team will stand with you.