WHIPLASH INJURY SOLICITORS COMPENSATION CLAIMS

This condition is the most common injury arising out of road traffic accidents and whiplash injury solicitors instigate tens of thousands of compensation claims across the UK every year. The damage is caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head and neck and is most commonly associated with rear-end motor vehicle collisions although it can be caused by contact sports or falls. It is characterised by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck usually as a result of a sudden strain affecting the discs, muscles, nerves or tendons of the neck. The head is violently thrown back, forwards or sideways followed by reflex contraction in the opposite direction. Swelling and inflammation occur following damage caused by rapid movements, which lead to pressure being placed on the nerves.

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If you are involved in a motor accident that is not your fault and suffer personal injury your whiplash injury solicitor may be able to make a compensation claims. Awards will vary; for mild injury sums of over £2,000 are normal, while exceptionally severe cases of neck injury may receive up to £250,000. Medical records will also be necessary for the assessment of the value of whiplash compensation claims. The amount of compensation following an injury depends on the severity, the recovery period and whether or not there are any permanent long-term symptoms. Further compensation is also payable for financial losses caused as a result of the accident.

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Severe injury can damage the spine and nerves and this may often be resolved only over a long period. In a few cases, injuries develop chronic conditions, which results in constant pain and disability. Damage to the bones in the neck rarely occurs. Symptoms of injury include dizziness, blurred vision, headache, nausea or vomiting, balance problems, pain or stiffness and loss of feeling or prickling in an arm or hand. It may also cause memory loss, concentration impairment, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue and depression.

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If you have had an accident and believe that you may be suffering from personal injury you must seek proper medical advice as soon as possible. Contemporaneous medical records will be used by your whiplash injury solicitors as a basis to estimate the value of your compensation claim for pain and suffering. Diagnosis is normally swift, as this is a common problem associated with road traffic accidents. Diagnosis depends on various factors including the medical history, observation of symptoms and a physical and neurological examination. X-rays are done to remove any possibility of a fracture. A CAT Scan, MRI and other imaging tests may be required depending on the severity of the patient's symptoms.

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Treatment is usually by way of pain medication, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and physical therapy. Severe injury may be treated with a surgical collar, cervical traction and heat therapy. Surgery is not common.

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Our whiplash injury solicitors operate throughout the United Kingdom using the no win no fee scheme. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions and you will not be expected to fund or finance your claim as it proceeds to settlement. We guarantee without reservation that our claims are completely risk free.