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Whiplash Injury
The most common injury resulting from
a car accident is whiplash.
A whiplash injury occurs when the soft tissue in the spine is stretched
and strained after the body is thrown in a sudden, forceful jerk.
Typical complaints of a whiplash injury are:
headaches
stiffness in the neck
stiffness in the back of the head
mild dizziness
problems thinking or remembering
numbness and tingling
low back pain or hip pain are also common
These symptoms appear within the first
couple of days after the accident and usually pass after a few days to
a few weeks.
The risk of sustained after-effects from a whiplash injury
is very small and the chances for complete recovery are good. However,
whiplash is still a strain injury and, as with other strain injuries,
it is not unusual for the pain to last for a number months.
If you have suffered a whiplash injury
in an accident, you are likely to have been in considerable pain and may
be unable to work. On top of your injury, the last thing you need is to
be out of pocket!
We're ready to help you claim the compensation
you deserve.
If you've suffered in an accident that
you think wasn't your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your
whiplash injury and any other losses.
You have 3 years from the date of your
accident to make a claim but, to ensure that you have the best chance
of success, we would urge you to do this as soon as possible after the
accident.
We'll get you the compensation you
deserve and it won't cost you a penny.
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