WHIPLASH TREATMENT – INJURY COMPENSATION CLAIMS

Car accidents are the most common cause of whiplash injury particularly in rear end collisions where a vehicle is struck from behind. The shock of the collision jerks the head further forward than the neck would normally stretch causing personal injury. People who have sustained whiplash often do not realise the severity of the injury and disregard their symptoms as being “just a stiff neck”. However, whiplash is far more serious than a few aching muscles and may include sprains, tears and tissue damage. Getting proper whiplash treatment is important as the condition may worsen without appropriate action. If you are unsure whether you have experienced this injury in a car accident, take the safe course and consult a doctor as soon as possible with a view to obtaining appropriate whiplash treatment.

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While neck pain is the most typical symptom of whiplash, irritability, dizziness and sleeping problems may also result. These symptoms do not always appear immediately after the accident occurs. Sometimes the symptoms of whiplash do not manifest themselves until a month has passed since the accident. This often means that whiplash treatment is delayed until what was at first minor damage has worsened to a chronic condition.

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Various treatment for whiplash is available to those who have suffered this very common injury. Physiotherapy is the most widely used form of whiplash treatment however some whiplash victims prefer to consult a chiropractor.

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You may be able to claim compensation if you have suffered whiplash in an accident that was not your fault within the last three years. A successful claim means that the party at fault will have to compensate you for the pain and suffering resulting from the injury as well as any economic losses which may include the cost of private whiplash treatment.

To claim compensation, you need as many details of the accident as possible. Vital details include the names and contact numbers of the people involved in the vehicle collision and also the contact information for any witnesses. Other details such as the location, time and date of the accident are also useful. If you can, also record the events leading up to the accident. It is best if these details are put into writing as soon as possible after the accident occurred and while your memory is still fresh.

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For free legal advice about your potential whiplash personal injury claim, call our helpline or complete our online claim submission form. Our team of solicitors are experts in personal injury compensation claims. The advice from our experts is free and our solicitors operate on a no win no fee basis. Compensation is paid in full – win or lose there is no charge.