Whiplash

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.

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

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. Our personal injury solicitor can advise on the right course of legal action in all cases.

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.

Home

Take acetaminophen for pain relief or ibuprofen for anti-inflammatory action.

Apply ice to your neck for 35 minutes, 4 times per day.

Do not apply ice directly onto skin.

Place towel between the ice and your neck.

Continue to use ice until pain stops.

Medical

Neck massage

Pain relievers

Heat

Ice

Bed rest

Soft cervical collar for neck immobilization

Motion exercises at early stages with limited range

Combined with heat therapy - 72 hours after the injury

Avoid excessive neck strain in the following weeks

Compensation

Whiplash compensation is dependant 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 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.