Whiplash Injuries After An Accident

Whiplash -What Symptoms To Look For

After a motor vehicle accident, "whiplash", can be a serious injury that needs
to be treated and managed carefully in order for a full recovery to be made.
Whiplash mainly affects the cervical (neck), thoracic (mid back), spine, and shoulders, and results from the sharp deceleration occuring at impact.

Whiplash injuries do not always do not always appear immediately after the crash. They are often delayed because adrenelin and mental stress caused by the accident, begin to settle in. Some people have immediate pain and must seek emergency medical treatment.

1. If experiencing any pain, always have it checked out at a local emergency room.

2. If you visit your General Practioner, be aware that they may not have enough experience in that area, and are not as well equipped as a hospital. Hospitals have x-ray and MRI scan capabilities, so it is advisable to visit a hospital before a GP .

3. Symptoms should go away within several weeks, but if they don't, always request additional
treatment such as physiotherapy or manipulative (Chiropractic) therapies. Severe cases may require orthopedic help.

4. Don't ignore the injury whatever you do. Seek some type of treatment to resolve the problem, because it can become more severe without treatment.

If the accident was not your fault, you can and should make a claim for personal injury
compensation. You are intitled to free "No Win No Fee" representation by a personal injury attorney. All your legal costs will be covered. Few cases ever reach court, so there is a good chance that a swift and acceptable resolution can be arranged.

A good attorney will make sure you receive:

• Compensation for pain and suffering, and loss of earnings if you have been unable to work.
• Treatments, costs for medications and therapy programs that ensure you receive high quality treatment to assist in your recovery.
• Vehicle related losses, loss of use, rental cars, and vehicle damage.
• Miscellaneous items, and out of pocket expenses.

The most important thing is that you recover from your injuries as quickly and fully as possible. Many advances have been made in whiplash therapy, and the advice is to remain active.