Whiplash

Personal injury and whiplash

Whiplash is a very common personal injury in the area of road traffic accidents. Whiplash is a result of a sudden deceleration or acceleration of the body, which occurs from a shunt or crash. The neck cannot keep up with the body and so is thrown forwards or backwards.

The effects of whiplash can include stiffness, pain, and headaches.

Whiplash rehabilitation

An ice pack on the neck within 24 hours of the personal injury will greatly help to reduce swelling and any potential long-term effects. The ice should be applied for 20 minutes, left for 20 minutes, and so on. Painkillers can also be used to help relieve the pain of whiplash.

Medical professionals may prescribe a set of exercises to stretch and increase blood flow to the affected area, in order to aid the healing process and reduce the symptoms.

Whiplash next steps

If you would like to investigate whether you may have a personal injury compensation claim from whiplash, then please call 0800 035 15 65 or visit our > Contact Us page for further information.