Being in a road traffic accident is painful, inconvenient and sometimes it can even be life threatening. So, if you have been in an accident and you have suffered from a whiplash injury, read through our key advice below to find out what you should do next.
Whiplash: What Are the Main Facts?
Whiplash is a widespread problem throughout the country, and the figures speak for themselves:
- Between 2014 and 2015, an astonishing 376,513 whiplash claims were made in the UK.
- From 2015 to 2016, around 335,365 claims were made.
- Approximately £2 billion worth of insurance damages have been claimed so far in the UK.
- For every accident that is recorded, 2.7 whiplash claims are made.
Whiplash Symptoms
Whiplash affects everyone differently, and injuries can vary significantly, depending on how severe the accident was. However, many people suffer from the following symptoms:
- Shooting pains in the neck
- Tenderness in the neck muscles
- Muscle spasms
- Stiffness in the neck
- An inability to move the head and neck freely
- Pain in the shoulders
- Discomfort in the arms
- Severe headaches
- Pins and needles in the limbs
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Memory loss
- An inability to concentrate
- Irritability
What Should You Do If You Have A Whiplash Injury?
First of all, you should always seek medical attention. Even if the pain doesn’t seem very intense just after your accident, you could be in shock and your symptoms could get much worse over the coming days.
A medical professional will always ask you about your accident, assess you neck and muscles for any damage that may have occurred, check if you can move your neck freely, and conduct x-rays if they think that you may have also suffered from a fracture.
If you haven’t gone to the hospital right away, book your next available appointment with your GP, and they will be able to tell you how severe your injury is.
Consult A Whiplash Claims Solicitor
Although the statistics may seem staggering, many people in the UK suffer from whiplash after they have been in a car accident, but they do not make a claim. This means that thousands of pounds goes unclaimed every year. But if you have suffered from an injury like this, you should make sure that you claim the compensation you rightfully deserve.
Here at Claims Partnership in Preston, whether you have suffered from whiplash or you have sustained other injuries following a road traffic accident, don’t hesitate to see how we can help you claim today.
Call us on 01772 562084, or fill out our contact form so we can offer you free advice, and let you know if you could make a claim.