Whiplash as any who has suffered from it will tell you can be a very painful condition
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
Whiplash as any who has suffered from it will tell you can be a very painful condition. It is caused when the head and the neck are subjected to a violent acceleration-deceleration force. The most common cause of whiplash is in car accidents although it can also happen playing sports or even head banging (rock fans beware!). If you have suffered an injury of this type in a car crash whiplash injury claims solicitors can help you to claim the compensation you deserve.
If you have received a whiplash injury in a car crash you should immediately seek medical attention. Sometimes the symptoms of whiplash will not be felt for a day or two after the crash. Some of the symptoms include:
Neck pain and stiffness
Back pain and stiffness
Headaches
Dizziness
Fatigue
Visual disturbances
The way whiplash injuries are treated has changed enormously in recent years. It used to be common medical practice to immobilise the neck area with the use of neck braces and surgical collars. However it is now accepted that the best way to deal with injuries of this type is to keep the area as mobile as possible. The use of neck braces has been shown to lead to chronic conditions and lengthen the recovery process considerably.
Following the injury it is advisable to rest for a day or two with an ice pack applied to the affected area. Once any swelling has gone down you can start to gently exercise the muscles in the neck to help speed up recovery. Avoid and strenuous activities such as playing sports and heavy lifting. It is also advisable to avoid standing or sitting in one position for too long as this can cause the muscles in the neck to tighten up and stiffen.
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Every year in the UK thousands of people make whiplash injury claims for the injuries they have suffered in car accidents
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
Every year in the UK thousands of people make whiplash injury claims for the injuries they have suffered in car accidents. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people sustain in car accidents on the roads of Britain. Most of the people who suffer whiplash type injuries will go on to make a complete recovery from them usually within a couple of months. However some whiplash injuries can be much more severe and lead to long lasting or even permanent damage.
If you have suffered a whiplash injury you should speak to a solicitor immediately. He will be able to offer you advice about your case and how likely it will be to succeed. He will also be able to give you an idea about how much compensation you will be able to claim for your injuries. Payments for whiplash injuries depend on the nature and severity of the injuries. As a guideline you could expect:
Minor injuries: £800-£3000
Minor to moderate injuries: £3000-£5000
Moderately severe injuries: £5000-£10,000
Severe injuries: £10,000+
When you are making a claim for a whiplash injury it is worth remembering that the money you receive for your injuries only makes up a part of your compensation entitlement. The amount of money you could claim may well be much greater. This is because there are a number of other things you can claim compensation for such as medical treatment, expenses and other losses. The most important item is lost earnings. If you were forced to take a prolonged period of time off work or could not return to work at all you would be able to claim a substantial sum of money.
The whiplash injury claims process is simple and straightforward so contact a solicitor today about your case.
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Are you thinking about starting a whiplash claim
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
Are you thinking about starting a whiplash claim? It is important that before you start this you know what steps you need to make in order to get the best results. Lets check then what the best way to start making you whiplash claim is.
In order to start the process and even before hiring a solicitor there a number of papers you need to have at hand. For example, you need to have the exact date and time where the accident occurred as well as a detail list of any witnesses you might have at the time of the accident.
After this, it is important that you have a paper or report or witnesses that can provide information about how your life has changed after the accident happened. How do they see the difference between the person you were until the moment you are now. If necessary (but it can be a really good plus point) photo evidence of your injuries and photos of the moment of the accident or such.
Obviously you will need a doctors report that states that you have suffered from whiplash and that have some sort of injury. If you have any costs because of the accident or suffer from any external loss, remember to include it in order to be financially compensated for this. Remember to save receipts that validate your money claims and were caused because of the accident, even after visits to the doctor whether for recovery or just checking your health.
All of these points are important and your solicitor will require them from you in order to form a strong case. Make sure you have all this at hand so you wont have to search for them at late the last minute.