Whiplash is one of the most common injuries associated with road traffic accidents. As it is thought that statistically each of us will be involved in a car accident in our lifetimes, there are a lot of people suffering from varying types of whiplash. Whiplash is caused from a sudden, jerking stretch of the spine which causes a strain or even tearing to the soft tissue of the neck. Whiplash is usually the result of a vehicle collision from behind, but it can also be caused by strenuous sport or activity. As it is such a common complaint amongst victims of car accidents, it can be useful to learn how to diagnose the condition yourself in order to decide when you need to go to the doctor to be seen
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Whiplash is the term used to describe a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. Whiplash is commonly associated with motor car accidents, usually when the car has been hit by another vehicle from behind or from the side. However, whiplash can also be the result of a fall from a bicycle or motorcycle or from a horse. Whiplash is the number one injury covered by car insurers in the UK. It is thought that at least 200,000 people in the UK are affected by whiplash each year and that nearly 20% of people involved in rear-end collisions later suffer whiplash symptoms.
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Whiplash claims are amongs our most comment source of enquires and claims. We have many useful articles and pages about whiplash
What are Whiplash Symptoms?
The symptoms of whiplash can include:
* Neck pain or stiffness
* Pain between the shoulder blades
* Headache
* Low back pain
* Nausea
* Neck pain or stiffness
* Feet and hands
* Headache
* Low back pain
* Nausea
* Ringing in ears
* Numbness and tingling
* Dizziness or balance problems
* Pain around the face and jaw
* Difficulty swallowing
* Blurred vision
* Pain between the shoulder blades
* Pain in arms or legs
How much compensation will I get for Whiplash?
The amount of compensation you will receive for whiplash will vary due to the severity of your whiplash injury.
Your solicitor will refer to a guide called the Judicial Studies Board Guidelines for the Assessment of General Damages in Personal Injury Cases.
* £750 to £2,500 forminor cases where a complete recovery within 1 year
* £2,500 to £4,575 forminor cases where a complete recovery within 2 years
* £4,575 to £8,150 for moderate cases with slow recovery
* £8,150 to £14,500 moderate cases with seriouslimitation of movement
* £14,500 to £19,100 for fracture injuries which caused severesymptoms
* £38,175 to £86,500 very severe injury resultingin severe disabilities
If you need help or advice on making a whiplash compensation claim then get in touch with us now and we can work with you to get the compensation that you deserve.
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