WHIPLASH SYMPTOMS
Whiplash symptoms can occur immediately or may develop gradually after an accident and may include:
- pain of the neck, back, jaw, shoulders, or arms
- stiffness of the neck, back, jaw, shoulders, or arms
- headache and dizziness
- nausea or vomiting
- blurred vision
- loss of feeling, or burning or prickling in an arm or hand
- balance problems
- fatigue
- depression
- memory loss
- concentration impairment
- irritability
- nervousness
- sleep disturbances
Whiplash injury is damage to the neck caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head and affects the discs, muscles, nerves or tendons. Fortunately most road traffic accidents are not severe enough to cause permanent damage to the upper or lower spine although this is not always the case particularly in vulnerable groups including the elderly and those who suffer from arthritis. Serious pain usually improves within a few weeks and often in days. Pain which develops a few hours after the accident or even later means that damage to the neck is not serious. Aches and pains can often linger for a considerable period of time however this does not mean that the injury is serious. The discomfort does usually get better over time particularly after specific whiplash treatment but a small percentage of people will suffer long term residual symptoms which are usually minor and do not interfere with normal life. The long term out look following this injury is good and serious injury is usually detected early following an initial medical examination.
We represent an independent network of personal injury solicitors and we are able to deal with a wide range of accident claims. If you are suffering from severe and painful whiplash symptoms we are able to arrange home or hospital visits and medical examinations and urgent private treatment can be undertaken at short notice, to assist recovery, with some of the most eminent medical consultants. If you’ve been involved in an accident we can help you to preserve your legal right to compensation. We offer free consultations for advice to find out whether you have a good case, how to go about claiming and how much your compensation might be worth. We will give you clear unequivocal advice about your chances of success and the anticipated value of your claim. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged anything at all.
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