What causes whiplash injury?
One of the most common conditions resulting from a car accident is whiplash injury. This painful condition is caused by the sudden jolting of the neck, usually following a rear impact collision. When the head is suddenly flung forward, the neck will automatically “seize up” to prevent further damage, which produces the whiplash injury. So, as painful as it is, it is in fact the consequence of a protective impulse.
How long is the recovery time?
Recovery from a whiplash injury varies in severity from person-to-person, and recovery time can be hard to predict. However, very rarely does it cause long term harm and most people will recover completely.
Will I have to wear a neck brace?
Until relatively recently, people who have suffered a whiplash injury were invariably given a neck brace to wear. But medical advice nowadays is usually that gentle movement is preferable to complete immobility. However, it is important to consult your doctor before attempting any sort of exercise following a car accident.
Compensation for a whiplash injury
If you have suffered a whiplash injury following a car crash that wasn’t your fault, then you may be able to claim accident compensation. The law allows anyone who has been hurt as the result of someone else’s actions to claim damages – not just for the injury itself but for certain other associated expenses such as loss of earnings, damage to property or treatment costs.
Specialist legal team
Our solicitors specialize in helping people make compensation claims for all sorts of actions, and can work on your behalf on a no win no fee basis. Our service is without cost to our customers and we guarantee that you’ll keep 100% of the compensation that you’re awarded.
Free legal advice
To take advantage of our free 24 hour legal advice line, just call 0800 781 7789 or fill in the online claim assessment form above. We’ll be able to provide you with impartial advice, even if you’re not sure whether or not you wish to proceed with a claim for whiplash injury.
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