Whiplash Injury is a term that describes an injury that occurs following damage to the neck, usually as a result of a sudden movement of the head and neck which is very often experienced in car accidents. This type of injury affects the discs, muscles, nerves, or tendons of the neck and can result in a great deal of pain. The pain is a result of the inflammation of the muscles and tendons in the neck following the accident.
Symptoms of Whiplash Injury
The symptoms of whiplash injury following the accident may appear immediately or may take several hours, days or even weeks to become apparent.
Symptoms of whiplash injury may include:
- pain and lack of mobility in the neck, back, jaw, shoulders or arms
- memory loss, insomnia, fatigue, depression and other psychological problems
- headaches
- dizziness or balance problems
- loss of feeling or pins and needles in arms or hands
- nausea or vomiting
- blurred vision
Diagnosis of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury is diagnosed by observation of symptoms and a physical / neurological examination. An M.R.I. (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan may be recommended in order to assess damage to the muscle, ligament and discs in the spine.
Treatment of Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury is treated with anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relief medication and a course of physiotherapy. Severe cases of whiplash may require a surgical collar. Only very severe whiplash injury requires surgery, when a disc in the vertebrae has torn or ruptured.
Compensation for Whiplash Injury
Compensation for pain and suffering of whiplash injury depends on several factors, including:
- severity of the whiplash injury
- how long the injury symptoms persist
- permanent, residual damage as a result of the injury
- loss of earnings as a result of the injury
- additional financial losses
As with any personal injury compensation claim it is important to seek medical advice as soon as the whiplash injury occurs. In case of severe whiplash injury this will most likely the Accident & Emergency department of a hospital, otherwise you should consult your G.P.. In order to make a successful claim it is essential that the injury is documented by a medical professional.
Our expertise can save you time and stress
With many years of experience in dealing with road accident compensation claims, we understand the legal issues but more importantly the human issues involved in making a claim for compensation for your neck and whiplash injuries. We work with fully qualified, specialist personal injury solicitors across the UK that have many years of experience in dealing with car accident compensation claims. We believe that is it a clients right as an accident victim to be dealt with by honest and trustworthy professionals that know the law inside out so that your claim for compensation runs as smoothly as possible.
Make Your Claim for Whiplash Injury Compensation
If you would like to make a claim for compensation for your whiplash injuries and financial losses resulting from your non fault car accident, call our dedicated team today for free on 0800 810 0840, alternatively you can fill out an online enquiry form, either way, we are here to help you.
