Whiplash
Whiplash Injury Compensation Claims
Whiplash is a common road traffic injury but one, in some cases, which can be very serious, causing long-term distress and discomfort.
If you have suffered a road traffic whiplash injury and are seeking legal advice you may wish to speak to one of our specialist legal team who are local to you.
Whiplash Compensation Guide
Compensation awards for whiplash injuries vary but routinely can involve a few thousand pounds being paid out or £10,000 plus.
Whiplash is often caused by rear end collisions and involves an injury to the neck.
The pain of whiplash can last for a few days or years in some cases, although only a minority of victims experience long-term injuries.
Whiplash Recovery Times
The symptoms of whiplash can often take a while to develop.
Following an accident it can take up to 12 hours for the symptoms to show. Sometimes, the pain and stiffness is worse the day after the injury. The injury can either make a recovery quickly or may continue to get worse in the days that follow.
Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash symptoms are numerous and can cause severe discomfort. Following a whiplash injury, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision can occur. Remember, to contact a doctor if such symptoms do not get better soon.
The common symptoms of whiplash include:
- Neck pain
- Stiffness
- Neck swelling
- Tenderness of the neck
- Loss of mobility
- Headaches
- Back pain
- Numbness in arms, hands
- Muscle spasms
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
Other symptoms of whiplash can include problems swallowing, blurred vision, vertigo, tinnitus, memory loss, lack of concentration, stress and irritability.
Cause of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury happens due to the neck and head being pushed back by the movement of the car during an accident.
When the car stops the body is thrown forward. It is then while the neck is stretched that the whiplash injury occurs. The injury is also sustained due to the impulsive stretching of the spine.
Quite often whiplash injuries are caused by low impact collisions, including speeds little more than a few mph
Making A Claim For Whiplash Injury Compensation
There are many factors involved when making a claim for whiplash injury compensation, including the degree and length of suffering caused, the amount of medial treatment required and a prediction of the likely nature, length and duration of the injury.
If you are considering making a claim for whiplash injury compensation, the best thing to do is speak to a qualified lawyer who will be able to assess your claim thoroughly and offer the appropriate advice on all aspects of your case.
