Whiplash injury – information and advice
Every year thousands of people suffer a whiplash injury following a car accident which wasn’t their fault. Those injured are rightfully entitled to claim compensation for the pain, suffering and inconvenience caused. Have you suffered a whiplash injury? If so, contact us now on 0800 197 32 32 to discuss how we can help you claim compensation and organise treatment without costing you a penny.
About whiplash injury
Whiplash is one of the most common forms of injury following a road traffic accident, and happens when the head is suddenly jerked back and forth beyond its normal limits. The jerking motion can damage the muscles and ligaments in the neck to tear and cause the discs between the neck vertebrae to rupture.
Whiplash is a generic term used to describe a particular type of soft tissue injury. However, it is also known as cervical sprain, cervical strain or hyperextension injury.
Whiplash injury symptoms
Whiplash injury symptoms commonly appear within 72 hours following a car accident. Symptoms can include:
Whiplash injury treatment
Whiplash injury treatment can include any of the following:
Medication:
- Pain medications
- Anti-inflammatory drugs
- Antidepressants
- Muscle relaxants
Motion exercises:
Other:
- Cervical collar
- Heat application to relieve muscle tension
- Ice pack
- Massage
About The Claim Solicitors
The Claim Solicitors are one of the UK’s leading personal injury solicitor firms. We deal with compensation claims for people who have been injured in a variety of circumstances. We recognise that the practice of law is a people orientated enterprise and that our approach is friendly but efficient. We also appreciate that our success depends upon the success of our clients and upon the expertise and approachability of our partners and staff. See Our solicitors for more information…
No cost and no risk
You may be concerned about how you will fund your whiplash injury compensation claim. Don’t worry, you won’t have to pay a penny with The Claim Solicitors. At no stage will we ask you for money and no deductions will be made from any compensation awarded to you. If your claim is unsuccessful, you will be fully protected from all costs. See No win, no fee for more information…
Contact now for free legal advice
If the accident that you have had was not your fault and you have suffered a whiplash injury, you should consider making a claim. Everyone is entitled to choose their own solicitor to act for them. If your insurance company puts you in touch with their recommended solicitor, you do not have to use them. You are free to instruct The Claim Solicitors to help you claim. We are totally independent and will work solely on your behalf to get you the maximum amount of compensation (as opposed to an insurance company solicitor who will be working to keep claim costs down).
There is no risk with using our service. Give us a call on 0800 197 32 32 or complete the form opposite and we will call you back to discuss your whiplash injury claim.
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