Injuries related to Whiplash

It can be very difficult to identify the injuries suffered from whiplash when someone has been involved in a car crash as these injuries will not always appear on an X-Ray.

Common symptoms of a whiplash injuries sustained in a car crash are:

• Neck pain,
• The restriction of neck movement,
• Headaches (known as cervicogenic headaches)
• Lower back pain.

Less common symptoms include a tingling feeling, heaviness and pain in the shoulders. A very small percentage of people suffering from whiplash related injuries have problems with memory, depression and sleep loss. Some people who have been involved in a car crash suffer from late whiplash syndrome which is where the symptoms of the whiplash injury are felt for more than 6 months after the accident occurred.

In a high speed car crash the impact is more severe and therefore the whiplash injuries sustained can be more severe. Severe injuries can include damage to the vertebrae which can become fractured, this can cause spinal cord injury and paralysis.

Another serious injury is damage to discs which can also cause spinal cord damage and requires surgery.

If you have been involved in a car crash and think you may have suffered whiplash injuries, you should speak to your GP and they can advise you as to your injuries.

If you have been involved in a car crash, even if you are unsure whether you would be able to make a compensation claim, contact our No Win No Fee lawyers today on 0800 0891331 and we will investigate matters for you and advise you on your first step towards receiving the compensation you deserve.

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