Whiplash advice & information
Need whiplash advice? If you've suffered a whiplash injury
we can give you free whiplash advice and help you claim compensation.
If you have sustained a whiplash injury in a car accident that wasn't
your fault we'll give you free whiplash advice and can help you make
a claim for compensation. By law you are entitled to claim compensation
for a whiplash injury for the pain and suffering caused.
For free whiplash advice and to see if you have a valid
claim simply complete the free claim assessment or call our free whiplash
advice line on 0800 781 7789.
Whiplash advice - compensation
Compensation can be claimed by anyone who has suffered a
whiplash injury in an accident that was someone else's fault
- usually a road traffic accident in a car. A whiplash injury
can cause extreme discomfort and the pain and suffering
can last for up to six months.
Whiplash advice - compensation amounts
The amount of compensation awarded varies greatly as the
circumstances of each accident and whiplash injury are different.
When awarding compensation for whiplash injury consideration
is given to the severity, recovery period, and whether or
not there are any permanent or long term symptoms. Compensation
is also payable for any financial losses suffered in addition
to the whiplash injury and any other expenses caused as
a result of the accident. Call our free whiplash advice
line for more information on 0800 781 7789.
Whiplash advice - Whiplash Diagnosis
Diagnosis is usually based on observing the patients symptoms,
medical history, and a physical and neurological examination
to determine the extent of injury to the neck and spine.
X-rays may also be used to eliminate the possibility of
fracture. Depending on the patient's symptoms, a CAT Scan, MRI, or other imaging tests may be
necessary to assess the condition of the cervical spine's
soft tissues including intervertebral discs, muscles and ligaments.
Whiplash advice - Whiplash Treatment
Treatment for whiplash injury sustained in a car accident
used to involve immobilising the neck with a cervical collar. However early
mobilisation is now encouraged, although a soft collar may be used for
a short period. Pain medication, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle
relaxants may be prescribed. Severe injury may still be treated with a
surgical collar, cervical traction, heat or ice.
Whiplash injury
treatment rarely requires surgery.
People who have suffered a whiplash injury are encouraged
to resume their normal daily routine as soon as possible - although
avoiding certain physical activities that may aggravate the injury,
as people who stay active and exercise their necks, despite the pain,
typically recover more quickly.
Whiplash advice - Medical attention
It is important that you seek medical advice as soon as
possible following a whiplash injury by either visiting you doctor
or the Accident and Emergency department of your local Hospital.
The medical record of your injury will be taken into consideration when
assessing of the value of your claim, and it will support your claim
if the injury is documented as soon as possible.
For free whiplash advice and to see if you have a valid
claim for whiplash injury compensation now by completing the free
claim assessment or call our free advice line on 0800
781 7789
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