{"id":9198,"date":"2012-01-12T09:39:33","date_gmt":"2012-01-12T08:39:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/?p=9198"},"modified":"2012-01-12T09:39:33","modified_gmt":"2012-01-12T08:39:33","slug":"injuries-after-a-road-traffic-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/2012\/01\/12\/injuries-after-a-road-traffic-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Injuries After a Road Traffic Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/injury-lawyers-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/accident-whiplash-claims1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"accident-whiplash-claims\" width=\"232\" height=\"252\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-9335\" \/>Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that is caused by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/road_traffic_accidents.php\">road traffic accidents<\/a>.\u00a0 Whiplash is a soft tissue injury and tends to affect the neck and shoulder area of your body.\u00a0 It is typically caused by the sudden and forceful jolting of your head\/neck.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>It is frequently occurring in road traffic accidents because of the nature of the accidents that involve innocent victims and because the injured party has been wearing a seatbelt.\u00a0 For example, if a negligent third party collides with the rear of your motor vehicle, you will probably be thrown forward and then your seatbelt will kick in and suddenly bring you back to your original position. It is this type of incident, this sudden jerking of your neck, that causes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/whiplash_claims.php\">whiplash<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>So, how do you know if you have sustained whiplash?\u00a0 If you have been involved in a road traffic accident and believe you may have whiplash, here are a few symptoms to look out for:<br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stiff neck, back and shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Neck, back, and shoulder pain<\/li>\n<li>Pins and needles<\/li>\n<li>Headaches<\/li>\n<li>Restricted mobility in affected areas<\/li>\n<li>Sickness and sometimes even dizziness<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember, if you have any symptoms whatsoever, <strong>you should consult a medical expert as soon as possible<\/strong>.\u00a0 One person\u2019s whiplash injury is often different to the next, and a medical expert is best placed to diagnose whiplash and recommend any treatment or medication you may require.<\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theinjurylawyers.co.uk\/\">The Injury Lawyers<\/a> we are on hand every day to provide you with the free, no obligation, legal advice you need.\u00a0 Feel free to get in touch and let us know of your accident circumstances so that we can assess the potential prospects of success of your claim.\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>You should be able to obtain compensation from the negligent party insurers without any cost to you.\u00a0 The law allows for you to be compensated where you have been injured by someone else\u2019s negligence.\u00a0 For instance, if someone has collided with the rear of your vehicle, or pulled out of a side road into your vehicle, or come onto the other side of the road and collided with your vehicle, it is likely that you will have a good claim for compensation where you have sustained injuries.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have been advised that you can make a claim for compensation, look out for any quality injury lawyers who can set you up with some private medical treatment at no cost to yourself.\u00a0 Certain expert injury lawyers can arrange for you to attend physiotherapy sessions to aid your recovery, and the reason there is no cost to yourself is because the cost of such treatment can be claimed back in the compensation that is agreed with the Defendant.\u00a0 After all, it is best for everyone concerned that you recover in the fastest possible time!<\/p>\n<p>To discuss your potential claim and get the ball rolling on it today, give us at The Injury Lawyers a call today for free on <strong>0800 634 75 75<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that is caused by road traffic accidents.\u00a0 Whiplash is a soft tissue injury and tends to affect the neck and shoulder area of your body.\u00a0 It is typically caused by the sudden and forceful jolting of your head\/neck.\u00a0 It is frequently occurring in road traffic accidents because &hellip; <a 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