Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that unfortunately, people obtain as a result of being involved in a road traffic accident. Most people that have been involved in a road traffic accident do not actually realise that they have whiplash.
Often the shock of being involved in a collision diverts people’s attention from their injuries. Most people think that they feel fine and the pain will go away, but if you are not medically trained, how can you tell if you have a whiplash injury? Here at The Injury Lawyers we are expert whiplash solicitors – so we know everything to do with whiplash.
Following a road traffic accident, the symptoms of whiplash often take a while to develop; it can take up to 6 – 12 hours for them to surface, and sometimes even longer. The pain and stiffness associated with whiplash if often a lot worse the day after the accident and still may continue to worsen for several days later. If you have been involved in a road traffic accident, I am sure that you know all too well about what the pain and suffering is like.
Some of the most common symptoms of whiplash can include:
- Neck, shoulder and back pain and stiffness
- Swelling and tenderness along the back of the neck
- Reduced movement or sometimes even loss of movement due to the pain being too much
- Headaches
- A pins and needles sensation or numbness in your arms and hands
- Back pain
- Dizziness
- Tiredness
- Difficulty swallowing
- Vertigo – which is a sensation that you are moving or spinning while standing still
- Tinnitus – which is a perception of noise in one ear, both ears or inside the head
Do any of these symptoms sound familiar to you? If so you will more than likely have whiplash, and if the accident was not your fault you will be entitled to claim for the compensation that you deserve. If you have been involved in a collision with another vehicle and you are experiencing any of the symptoms outlined above I would advise you to seek medical advice from your local GP. There is nothing worse than suffering from these symptoms without any medical advice or treatment. Your GP will normally advise you to take pain killers to treat mild to moderate pain and may even advise you to undertake a course of physiotherapy treatment.
If you have been involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault do not suffer in silence and get the compensation that you deserve. If it was not for the negligent actions or careless driving of other road users’ people would not be put in this position. For some free, friendly legal advice call The Injury Lawyers today on 0800 634 75 75.
