WHIPLASH TREATMENT - INJURY COMPENSATION

This is a very common injury where elements of the neck, back, vertibrae and spinal cord may be damaged. Many people who sustain a neck injury overlook the symptoms and do not realise that there may be a serious underlying issue. Whiplash injury can often go untreated and without whiplash treatment injuries can become more severe over time. Whiplash treatment requires time and patience and almost always involves physiotherapy. Whiplash treatment can also involve chiropractors who are specialists in non-surgical spinal treatments who can help to identify the source of pain. If there is any doubt as to the seriousness of a neck injury then the advice of a doctor always be sought.

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Delayed Symptoms

Whiplash is a common injury most associated with road accidents. All vehicle occupants are susceptible to this injury when their vehicle is struck with force from behind, with similar injuries occurring in side impacts. When faced with sudden impact the victim’s head can be jerked forward causing damage to the vertebrae, muscles, tendons and nerves. Whiplash normally manifests itself as a neck injury, but can also cause irritability, insomnia or dizziness. Symptoms do not always display immediately which can result in delayed whiplash treatent. Sometimes weeks can pass before any signs or symptoms are evident. It is possible for untreated whiplash injury to degenerate from a minor muscle sprain to osteo arthritis in as little as five years.

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Damages Awards

If you have been involved in an accident in the last 3 years and you have suffered injury, you may be able to claim compensation. If your claim is successful then the offending party will be liable to pay compensation for pain and suffering and all other losses. In order to claim compensation, it is vital you note down details as soon as possible after the accident. You need the names and contact numbers of any parties involved and any witnesses. Also note down the location, time and date of the accident and any other relevant details. It would also be helpful to note down what happened just before the accident, to help determine who was at fault. Take photographs of the location, the damage to the vehicles and the injuries. See a medical practitioner as soon as possible to create a medical record of the injury.

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Specialist Personal Injury Solicitors

Our lawyers are members of the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts¹ who deal with compensation claims using a no win no fee arrangement. Win or lose there is no charge. You will not be asked to fund or finance your whiplash compensation claim, there are no loans to consider, no expenses to pay and no risks whatsoever when we deal with your compensation claim. Damages are paid in full with no deductions². If you would like to talk to a lawyer without any charge or further obligation just use the helpline or complete the contact form and a specialist personal injury solicitor will speak with you on the phone.