Whiplash injuries should be dealt with by a doctor

If you are suffering from whiplash following a car accident that was not your fault, we can help you make a whiplash injury claim. Our service is completely risk free and you will be protected from all costs and fees at all times, win or lose.

For whiplash injury claim advice call us on Freephone 0808 143 43 42, 24 hours a day.

How to prevent a whiplash injury in a car accident
With any type of accident and injury, if prevention is at all possible, it is far better than cure. Whiplash is a very common injury in car accidents, yet car manufacturers believe that by simply adjusting and positioning the car seat headrest, around 80% of all whiplash injuries could be prevented.

The optimum position for your headrest should be around 2 inches from your head. The middle of the headrest should be level with the top of your ears. You should always check and if necessary, adjust your head, before every journey, especially if other people drive your car.

Seat belts don’t reduce the risk of cervical strain to any great extent, but they do reduce the risk of serious injury and can save your life.

The effect of airbags in the prevention of whiplash injury is currently being researched.

New technologies are being developed to help reduce the risk of whiplash injury, with impact reactive head rests already available in some cars.

Recovering from a whiplash injury
Thankfully most people make a full recovery from a whiplash injury, and whilst the pain can last a couple of months, most people make a full recovery within 12 weeks. In more serious cases symptoms may continue for up to a year. The length of time it takes for whiplash symptoms to develop following a car accident can indicate the length and severity of the injury.

Pain and discomfort immediately following the accident usually signifies a more serious injury than when symptoms develop gradually over the course of a few days. The risk of sustaining long-term problems following a whiplash injury is very small.

By seeking medical advice as soon as possible following a car accident, you will be able to minimise the effects of a whiplash injury. It will also help with any potential claim if there is a record of your injury with your GP or local hospital.

We can help you make a whiplash injury claim
If you have suffered whiplash in a car accident that was not your fault, we can help you make a whiplash injury claim. Our service will not cost you a penny and we guarantee that you will be protected from costs and fees at all times and you will receive 100% of your compensation, without any deductions.

Our solicitors work on a no cost, no win, no fee basis, which means that if your claim is successful, our solicitors can claim their fees and costs will be paid by your opponent’s insurance company. If you lose your claim you will still have nothing to pay. See No-win, no-fee for more information.

Call us now for free legal advice
For more information about making a whiplash injury claim call us now on Freephone 0808 143 43 42. We’ll give you free and independent legal advice so you can decide whether you wish to pursue a compensation claim.

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