Alan Curtis Solicitors - Whiplash Injury

Whiplash Injury

Whiplash injuries are common in road traffic accidents. The term is widely-used, sometimes too widely. It describes a number of conditions caused by the violent movement of the head in relation to the neck or spine. It usually arises from a sudden forcible backwards and forwards (or forwards and backwards) bending of the neck, for example when very rapid deceleration of a vehicle occurs.

Ladies with their smaller, more delicate necks are generally more susceptible to this injury than men, particularly those who have thicker necks. Symptoms, which do not always appear immediately, may worsen after a day or two. The most frequent complaints are headaches and stiffness in the neck or back of the head and, sometimes, dizziness and nausea.

It is important that medical advice is sought as soon as possible. A GP should be consulted if standard painkillers such as paracetamol do not bring relief.

Whiplash cannot be detected by scans or x-rays. Unless a fracture or dislocation is also suspected diagnosis will usually be made on the basis of the nature of the accident and a patient’s description of the symptoms.

No single treatment for whiplash is widely accepted among doctors. If there is no fracture or dislocation, exercising and pursuit of as normal a routine as possible is encouraged. Indeed there is some evidence that those who wear a collar and rest for several weeks may actually recover more slowly than those who are able to resume a normal routine. Physiotherapy is sometimes necessary. If you and your GP believe that you require physiotherapy we will fund this on your behalf and reclaim the cost from the other driver’s insurers.

In many cases the likelihood of long term after-effects is small with good prospects for a complete recovery. The Judicial Studies Board Guidelines indicate that where a full recovery takes place within about 2 years awards between £2,500 and £4,250 may be appropriate, reducing to between £750 and £2,500 where a full recovery takes place within a year. Sometimes people can suffer from psychological consequences of a road traffic accident. These can be mild such as minor travel anxiety or complex post traumatic stress syndrome. If you believe that you have psychological problems then please notify us immediately as we can arrange private treatment for you and will need to arrange for a medical report from another specialist.

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