Whiplash Injury Guide

Whiplash Injury Guide

If you have recently been involved in a car accident but are unsure whether your injuries are down to whiplash it is essential you read on.

Whiplash is a form of injury that involves any damage caused to the neck. Injury is normally caused by sudden impact that forces the head to jilt. This usually results in the ligaments and tendons in your neck becoming damaged.

Symptoms of whiplash include pain around the neck and surrounding areas, including your back, arms, shoulders and head. You may also feel a tingling in your fingers, or muscle spasms. Other symptoms include sickness, headaches and loss of movement.

If you’ve recently been involved in an accident and have experienced any of the above then get in touch with your doctor immediately. They will then be able to tell you if you’re suffering from a whiplash injury.

Whiplash is an injury that will normally heal itself in time. However things such as placing an ice pack on the injured area or taking painkillers can often help.

If you find that you are suffering from severe pain then seek medical advice from your GP.

It is often prescribed that people suffering from a whiplash injury should rest if possible. Although in some cases, depending upon the injury, minor exercise can help. Your GP may insist on you seeing a physio to help with your recovery.

The most common cause of Whiplash is though Road Traffic Accidents, especially those involving motor vehicles. If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer Whiplash in a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault then you may be able to claim for compensation.

Hopefully, you will have suffered minor injuries if any, but unfortunately not everyone is as lucky. If you do have a whiplash claim, then the Injury Lawyers are here to help you.

We are a small independent law firm who specialise in injury claims. It is our priority to make sure you get the best result possible so we look at every case individually and keep you up to date with its progress.