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UK WHIPLASH INJURY CLAIMS
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Accident 999 is a network of personal injury solicitors who have detailed experience in dealing with no win no fee whiplash injury claims. You do not have to fund or finance your claim in any respect and you do not have to pay for any expenses as the claim proceeds. Compensation is paid in full with no deductions and win or lose there is no charge. If you submit your details an experienced advocate who is a member of The Law Society Panel of personal injury experts will respond and give free advice without obligation on what steps you should take to claim compensation. If after talking to us you decide not to take matters further you are under no obligation to do so and you will not be charged for our advice.

Acceleration / Deceleration Syndrome is caused by a sudden, moderate to severe trauma which affects the bones, discs, muscles, nerves, or tendons of the neck. There are estimated to be over 100,000 such injuries in the UK every year and most occur as a result of a motor accident, an accident at work or impact involving contact sports. The injury results when unexpected force suddenly jerks the head backwards and then in a reflex reaction forwards whereupon the bones of the neck move slightly out of position, the muscles and tendons may become torn or stretched causing irritated nerves which can interfere with flow of blood and transmission of nerve impulses.

Diagnosis is based on observation of the patient's symptoms, consideration of the medical history, physical examination, and neurological difficulties to determine whether the neck and spine has been injured. Whiplash symptoms may appear immediately following the trauma or they may not develop until hours, days, or weeks after the injury occurs.

Acceleration Deceleration Syndrome - Symptoms

  • Headaches
  • Neck pain
  • Dizziness
  • Pain or stiffness in the neck, jaw, shoulders, or arm
  • Blurred vision
  • Pain, pins and needles, numbness or muscle spasm in the shoulder, hands or arm
  • Reduced ability to turn and bend
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Low back problems

Whiplash Injury Claims - Risk Factors

  • The relative weights of the vehicles involved have significant influence on injury occurrence and generally the occupants of smaller cars have more severe trauma
  • Occupants who are aware of an impending rear end crash generally have less severe injuries
  • Looking towards the side or down may increase the risk of facet joint injury
  • The incidence of serious head injury is significantly reduced if a seatbelt is worn
  • In the proper position, headrests will reduce injury
  • Side collisions produce more severe injuries than rear end shunts
  • Immediate severe symptoms are likely to indicate a bone or joint or neurological problems

The Facts

  • The condition is usually not serious and permanent damage is rare
  • Whiplash treatment is usually successful and only a small percentage of people will suffer long term residual symptoms
  • Any serious problem is normally noticed at the time of, or immediately after the accident.
  • Pain which develops hours or days after the accident usually indicates that the neck is not seriously injured.
  • Lower back damage is rarely serious.
  • Serious pain usually improves within a few weeks and often in days.