Whiplash claims are usually associated with car accidents. If you are hit in the rear by another driver it is likely you will suffer a whiplash injury even if the collision is a minor one.
Whiplash can occur even during low-impact collisions at low speeds and can seriously affect your health. Symptoms of whiplash injury may include:-
- headache
- neck pain
- muscle spasms
- swelling of soft tissue around the neck
- a restricted range of movement.
Injury compensation claims solicitor, Imogen McMillan says "If you are injured in a collision and your head has been thrown forward you may not at first realise you have an injury. The first thing you should do is go to your doctor and have your injuries checked out. You may think that you are not suffering any ill effects from the accident, but it may be that the symptoms haven’t set in yet, and you are not feeling the full extent of the impact. A whiplash injury can be the cause of more serious health problems if left undiagnosed and can be very debilitating."
After your doctor has advised on treatment for you it is crucial to take some legal advice. We can advise you on whether you have a claim.
Imogen explains "Our initial meeting is free and we can usually offer ‘no win, no fee’. It is important that you keep all documentation between insurers, any medical treatment you have received, travel costs, medical costs, and a record of what time you may have had off work." For a free initial meeting please call 01202 499255 and Imogen will be happy to discuss any questions you may have.