Whiplash Compensation Claims

The word Whiplash when used in a compensation claim describes an injury to the neck caused by a sudden movement forwards, backwards or sideways of the head.

The symptoms of whiplash often take a while to manifest them selves after an accident. Any inflammation (swelling) and bruising in the neck muscles won't normally be obvious at the time of the accident.

Whiplash compensation claims are the most common injury claim in road traffic accident in the UK.

Road traffic accidents are not the only cause of whiplash, contact sports such as rugby and boxing can also result in a Whiplash injury due to a violent blow to the head. Bear in mind Compensation Claims can in some circumstances be made with sports injuries.

The symptoms of whiplash may take 6-12 or up to 24 hours for to become more apparent. The stiffness and pain is often worse on the day after the accident. The pain may continue to get worsen during the days following the accident.

Typically Whiplash causes pain, stiffness and the temporary loss of movement in the neck. Other possible symptoms or headaches, muscle spasms and pain in the arms or shoulders.

Whiplash compensation claims are not just made by drivers in a road traffic accident, passengers can also make a whiplash compensation claim.

When children or involved in road traffic accidents great care should be taken and you should seek medical attention if the child claims to have any symptoms of whiplash.

Symptoms like dizziness, headaches, blurred vision and any problems in swallowing should only last for a short while after the accident. If any of the symptoms don't clear up you should contact your GP.

Memory loss, poor concentration and irritability or sometimes experienced with whiplash injuries.

If you would like to make a compensation claim contact our compensation claims helpline or go to our contact us form.