Neck injuries in rear-end collision

One of the most common injuries to suffer from in a road traffic accident and car collision is a neck injury. During a rear-end car collision, the vehicle is struck and subjected to a forceful forward acceleration and the passenger is then pushed forward by the seat- back. The head of the passenger then lags backwards and forces the neck into a swift extension motion. What follows is a head movement forward relatively to the torso and may stop in a somewhat flexed neck posture. This is what is also known as the ‘whiplash motion”.

There are numerous symptoms that can follow and injury after a neck trauma in rear-end collision. Some of them are connected to the central nervous system via the cervical nerve-roots and these include pain, weakness, abnormal responses in the parts of the body (mainly shoulder, upper back and neck). Other reported symptoms include vision disorder, dizziness, headaches, unconsciousness and neurological symptoms in the upper extremities.

Redress accident compensation solicitors will deal with your claim for compensation on a No Win No Fee basis if you have suffered a personal injury from a road traffic accident that was not your fault, even if you are unsure if you have a valid claim contact our specialist solicitors on 0800 0287828 and we will advise you on the first steps to receiving the compensation you and your family deserve.