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  • Date: 2006-01-24
  • Author: Julian Hall
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    Whiplash
    Whiplash of the neck is caused by any sudden moderate or severe involuntary forced movement of the head in any direction, and the resultant rebound of the head or neck in the opposite direction. Consequently there are injuries to the surrounding and supporting tissues of the neck and head including tendons, muscles, bones and discs. To get advice on any whiplash compensation claims advice you may have contact our personal injury claims solicitors today.

    Symptoms
    These may not appear straight away. They can develop gradually over time after the injury.
    Basic Whiplash Symptoms Include:

    Fatigue
    Neck pain and/or stiffness
    Dizziness
    Blurred vision
    Pain between the shoulder blades
    Difficulty swallowing
    Pain in the arms or legs, feet and hands
    Irritability
    Ringing in the ears Numbness and tingling
    Shoulder pain
    Vertigo
    Low back pain and/or stiffness Nausea
    Headaches
    Vomiting

    Diagnosis
    Whiplash can be difficult to diagnose, a physical and neurological examination is performed. X rays and scans do not always reveal the injury and diagnosis is used to evaluate the patient's general condition. Based usually on observation of, medical history, symptoms, and physical examination. Our personal injury solicitor can advise on the right course of legal action in all cases.

    Treatment
    This is usually by way of various home or medical therapies and treatments. For example severe whiplash may be treated with a surgical collar. Speak to one of our personal injury solicitor before trying to obtain compensation.

    Home

    Take acetaminophen for pain relief or ibuprofen for anti-inflammatory action.
    Apply ice to your neck for 35 minutes, 4 times per day.
    Do not apply ice directly onto skin.
    Place towel between the ice and your neck.
    Continue to use ice until pain stops.

    Medical

    Neck massage
    Pain relievers
    Heat
    Ice
    Bed rest
    Soft cervical collar for neck immobilization
    Motion exercises at early stages with limited range
    Combined with heat therapy - 72 hours after the injury
    Avoid excessive neck strain in the following weeks


    Compensation
    Whiplash compensation is dependant upon the severity of the injury and will affect the amounts payable.
    Other factors include the recovery period, and any permanent residual symptoms. A Claims Master Group personal injury solicitor are at hand to help.

    Medical History
    The medical record of your injury will used as part of the assessment your claim. Suffered a whiplash injury in an accident? You must seek medical advice as soon as possible. Normally your doctor, or if it’s more serious, the Accident and Emergency department of your local Hospital. As part of your claim assessment, the medical record of your injury will used. It is therefore important that your injury is documented as soon as possible after you’re aware of any symptoms. Contact our personal injury solicitor with Claims Master Group for a no win no fee settlement.

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    Contact Julian Hall of Claims Master Group - The Personal Injury, Accident Claim, No Win No Fee specialists. If you need advice or would like to speak to someone don't hesitate to give us a call on 08000 71 22 71.

    http://www.claimsmastergroup.com

     
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