| Whiplash injuries are caused by hyperextension of | | | | further. Obviously, painkillers such as paracetamol |
| the neck both forwards and backwards in quick | | | | and ibuprofen are often prescribed to relieve the |
| succession; people commonly experience whiplash | | | | pain of the symptoms, but otherwise treatment |
| injuries in circumstances where a collision causes | | | | is very straightforward. Neck braces are |
| rapid acceleration or deceleration. Often this is as | | | | nowadays only ever used in extreme |
| a result of a road traffic accident, but in some | | | | circumstances, as they are considered restrictive |
| contact sports people are susceptible to whiplash | | | | to the recuperation process. |
| injuries. | | | | If you are unfortunate enough to have suffered a |
| Whiplash injury symptoms include the following; | | | | whiplash injury, either on the road or on the |
| Neck pain/stiffness | | | | sports field, you may be entitled to a no win, no |
| Shoulder pain/stiffness | | | | fee, compensation claim - provided it can be |
| Lower back pain/stiffness | | | | proved that someone else was at least partly to |
| Headaches | | | | blame. You will also be able to take advantage of |
| Tingling/numbness in arms/hands/fingers | | | | a free first consultation, where your case will be |
| Dizziness | | | | assessed on a no obligation basis, to make sure |
| Fatigue | | | | both parties are happy to take the case forward. |
| Blurred vision | | | | A no win, no fee claim is advantageous to the |
| Insomnia | | | | client because it means that you get to keep |
| Concentration problems/short term memory loss | | | | every penny of the compensation you are |
| Symptoms can be experienced for a number of | | | | awarded - your lawyer will collect their court fees |
| weeks after the accident, but your GP should be | | | | and legal costs from the defending party. |
| consulted immediately, to rule out any serious | | | | It is very important to make sure you shop |
| damage. Diagnosis is difficult since doctors cannot | | | | around for the best company, as there are many |
| use MRI scans, X rays or CAT scans to | | | | accident lawyers around who will all offer no win, |
| determine the extent of the injuries, instead | | | | no fee claims. The key is to work with one who |
| having to make a judgement based on the | | | | also offers a wealth of experience, and can show |
| patients description of their symptoms. | | | | you legitimate testimonies from people who have |
| Immediately after the injury victims should apply | | | | achieved success with them in the past. If you |
| some form of ice pack, to help reduce the | | | | have been involved in an accident which you think |
| chance of swelling around the affected area. The | | | | you are entitled to claim on, then get in touch |
| best way to treat a whiplash injury is not to wear | | | | with the lawyers at Accident Consult, a |
| a neck brace; in fact patients are actively | | | | trustworthy company who will handle your claim |
| encouraged to follow their normal routines as | | | | in an honest and efficient manner, which is why |
| much as possible, to prevent the neck muscles | | | | they are the first choice for thousands of |
| and surrounding area from stiffening up even | | | | accident victims every year. |