Ask anyone what they know about whiplash and they will surely tell you it is the name for neck pain caused in a rear end collision car accident. Not as many people are certain of why it occurs and exactly how whiplash is caused.
Whiplash can happen in any accident that forces the neck to move violently. It is most common in car crashes where one vehicle is hit from behind, although it can happen in many different situations as well. The accidents that cause whiplash all put the neck through damaging motions and crippling forces. There is a distinct neck motion that causes whiplash, described in more detail below.
The 'whip' in whiplash
The neck movement that most commonly causes whiplash is a whipping motion, hence the name. When a car is hit from behind, the neck and head are naturally thrown backwards as the mass of the body is thrust forward with the car. However, when the car then comes to an abrupt halt, the head and neck are pushed forward again sharply.
This movement pushes the neck muscles beyond their normal range, straining and damaging them. Like all muscle strains the pain can take hours or even days to become apparent after the strain has occurred. When it does however, it can be severe.
How to make a whiplash compensation claim
If you suffered a whiplash injury in the last three years in an accident that was not your fault then it is possible claim compensation. It is advisable to always use the best people to manage your whiplash claim. Here at Whiplash Injury Compensation we have handled thousands of claims for clients, getting them maximum 100% compensation on a no win no fee basis. Don't hesitate…contact us now to get started.
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