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Whiplash Accident Claims
Whiplash of the neck is caused by any sudden moderate or severe
involuntary forced movement of the head in any direction, and
the resultant rebound of the head or neck in the opposite
direction. Consequently there are injuries to the surrounding
and supporting tissues of the neck and head including tendons,
muscles, bones and discs.
To get advice on any whiplash
compensation claims advice you may have contact our personal
injury claims solicitors today.
Whiplash Symptoms
These may not appear straight away. They can develop gradually
over time after the injury.
Basic Whiplash Symptoms Include:
Fatigue |
Neck pain and/or stiffness |
Dizziness |
Blurred Vision |
Pain Between the shoulder blades |
Difficulty Swallowing |
Pain in the arms or legs, feet and hands |
Irritability |
Ringing in the ears |
Numbness and tingling |
Shoulder pain |
Vertigo |
Low back pain and/or stiffness |
Nausea |
Headaches |
Vomiting |
Whiplash Diagnosis
Whiplash can be difficult to diagnose, a physical and neurological examination is
performed. X rays and scans do not always reveal the injury and
diagnosis is used to evaluate the patient's general condition.
Based usually on observation of, medical history, symptoms, and
physical examination to back any whiplash compensation claim. Our
personal injury solicitor can advise on the right course of
legal action in all cases.
Whiplash Treatment
This is usually by way of various home or medical
therapies and treatments. For example severe whiplash may be
treated with a surgical collar. Speak to one of our
personal injury solicitor before trying to obtain
compensation.
1) Take acetaminophen for pain relief or ibuprofen for anti-inflammatory action.
2) Apply ice to your neck for 35 minutes, 4 times per day.
3) Do not apply ice directly onto skin.
4) Place towel between the ice and your neck.
5) Continue to use ice until pain stops.
Medical
1) Neck massage
2) Pain relievers
3) Heat
4) Ice
5) Bed rest
6) Soft cervical collar for neck immobilization
7) Motion exercises at early stages with limited range
8) Combined with heat therapy - 72 hours after the injury
9) Avoid excessive neck strain in the following weeks
Whiplash Compensation Claims
Whiplash compensation is dependent upon the severity of
the injury and will affect the amounts payable.
Other factors include the recovery period, and any
permanent residual symptoms. A Claims Master Group
personal injury solicitor are
at hand to help.
Medical History
The medical record of your injury will used as part of the
assessment your whiplash compensation claim.
Suffered a whiplash injury in an
accident?
You must seek medical advice as soon as possible.
Normally your doctor, or if it’s more serious, the Accident and
Emergency department of your local Hospital. As part of your
claim assessment, the medical record of your injury will used.
It is therefore important that your injury is documented as
soon as possible after you’re aware of any symptoms.
Contact our
personal injury solicitor with
Claims Master Group for a no win no fee settlement on your whiplash compensation claim.
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