You can file a whiplash claim at any time after an accident, as long as it is filed prior to the expiration of the statute of limitations. You should see a medical professional—whether you go to the hospital via an ambulance from the accident scene or drive yourself to the hospital immediately after an accident, even if you think you feel fine. After you have been diagnosed with whiplash, contact an Orange County whiplash attorney to file a whiplash claim.
Make sure you get a copy of the police report and a copy of your medical records from the initial visit after the whiplash accident, and from every visit afterward. You will need to provide your medical records for the discovery process of the whiplash claim. If there were witnesses, make sure they are listed on the police report, as witness can be very helpful when trying to reconstruct an accident scene for a whiplash claim.
Emery Brett Ledger brings more than 27 years of experience to personal injury law. He founded & led The Ledger Law Firm in securing over $100 million in compensation for clients with life-altering injuries & complex claims. Licensed in California, Texas, & Washington, Emery earned his law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law. His practice areas include car & truck accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injuries, maritime claims, & mass tort litigation. He has been recognized by The National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100, Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Top 25, and America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys. Emery also received the 2025 Elite Lawyer Award & holds a perfect 10.0 Avvo rating with Platinum Client Champion status. His legal work has been featured on CNN, Forbes, NBC, & ABC.
