As most whiplash injuries heal quickly, you may not need to visit your doctor more than once. However, late whiplash syndrome can cause associated injuries which take much longer to heal, and include ongoing pain and suffering for victims.
If you suffer whiplash injury, and you are still feeling pain after three months and/or if you are unable to live a normal life without feeling discomfort, you may be suffering from late whiplash syndrome. You could claim compensation if your injuries prevent you from returning to work, and for ongoing pain and suffering, which a regulated solicitor could give you advice about.If you are suffering late whiplash syndrome after an accident that was caused by someone else, you could claim up to £16,000 compensation. If painful symptoms
Some whiplash sufferers experience ongoing pain in the shoulders and arms, which can be caused by damage to the nerves, and therapy or surgery may be recommended. If you are still suffering pain up to 3 months after the accident which cause whiplash injury, seek specialist advice as soon as you can.
Neck injuries and head injuries can be very serious, and the neck in particular is made up of a complex set of tiny bones and muscles which can easily be damaged during a car accident.Most cases of whiplash injury will heal within a week or two, and a doctor will be able to confirm if more serious injury has taken place. A specialist will be able to scan your neck and back to ensure there is no more serious damage, as small fractures can take place, which go unnoticed at first. If neck injuries are not treated straight away, they may result in more serious injury a few weeks or months later, and a doctor can advise you of the best therapy and medication to help prevent this. Severe whiplash injury can take up to 6 months to heal, as the initial injury causes damage to other parts of the body, including discs in the back.
If you have suffered whiplash injury, or any type of damage to your neck, back or shoulders, after a rear-end shunt or any type of accident that has jolted the head and neck backwards and forwards, you may suffer headaches, dizziness and painful shoulders, as well as pain in the neck and back. This may limit movement in the neck and head, and it is important you seek medical help as soon as possible.
2.Whiplash causes and treatments
Whiplash is commonly caused by one vehicle running into the back of another, and even at low speed this can cause painful injuries. The treatment you will receive for whiplash may include wearing a soft neck collar for up to a week, until your neck muscles strengthen, or you may be prescribed some oral painkillers. Whiplash can cause headaches, shoulder and back pain, and unless you seek the advice of a doctor, you can´t be sure if there has been any lasting damage to your back or neck.
Whiplash in itself is not a serious injury but it could mask more serious injuries or fractures in the back, or head injuries, and it is vital you are examined by a doctor as soon as possible, after your accident. You should recover from whiplash within a few weeks at most, but if your symptoms persist or become worse, your GP may refer you to a specialist for further examination and tests. As with most injuries, whiplash can be severe or minor, and treatments may include wearing a soft collar or exercising the neck gently. Some physiotherapy may also be recommended by your doctor, depending on the severity of your injuries. If the accident which caused whiplash injury was not your fault, you could claim compensation with the help of a regulated personal injury solicitor.Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people claim compensation for in the UK, and most claims are successful. If you are thinking of making a claim, always speak to a regulated personal injury solicitor, who will give you good advice and professional help to make a claim.
If you have suffered a whiplash injury after an accident that was not your fault, you could claim up to £16,000 compensation, to cover loss of income, pain and suffering, plus any medical
3.How will I recover from whiplash?
It will not normally take long to recover from whiplash injury, and you may well see improvements within days. However, whiplash can be painful for up to two weeks, and you may feel pain in the back, neck shoulders and head. Most people who suffer whiplash injury, can return to work in a couple of weeks, if not before, depending on the severity of the injury.
There is no specific treatment for whiplash, and it will not show up on an X-ray or CT scan. If you suffer severe whiplash injury you may need specialist treatment or even surgery, but most cases of whiplash clear up quite quickly, with the aid of a soft collar or gentle exercise. It is possible for sufferers of severe whiplash to feel discomfort for up to three months, and if your injuries are ongoing, you may be referred to a specialist. Tests may then be carried out, such as an X-ray or CT scan to ascertain if there is any other more serious damage to your neck, head or back, causing pain and discomfort. A fracture, for example would show up on this type of scan, where as mild whiplash injury would not. Bone damage could be evident, and you may have sustained more serious injuries which previously went undetected. A specialist will then prescribe you medication or further treatment, including physiotherapy, or in extreme cases, surgery, to help you recover. If you have been suffering whiplash for over 6 weeks, it is possible you could also suffer some psychological injury, including irritability and depression, often caused by lack of sleep. If whiplash symptoms persist for more than 6 weeks, they are known as whiplash syndrome, which causes ongoing pain to the back and neck. Seek medical advice if you don´t feel your injuries are healing as they should, and you may be referred to a specialist. Whiplash can be diagnosed by examination, as it won´t show up on an X-ray, and a doctor will ensure that your injuries are not hiding more serious damage to your neck or back. You may be prescribed complete rest or some gentle exercises to strengthen your neckmuscles.
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