As I'm sure those people who have been unfortunate enough to suffer a whiplash injury will testify, it can be an extremely unpleasant and agonising injury. With hundreds of people suffering whiplash every day, the question is how long will the symptoms last for?
How long does it take to recover from whiplash?
Despite the often excruciating pain that accompanies the early stages of whiplash, the chances of long-term suffering are actually quite slim. Whiplash with slight soft tissue damage will usually recover in a few weeks time. On average it has been suggested that the symptoms of injury usually last for a month. The majority of people will be fully recovered within three months.
In a small percentage of cases (approximately 12%) the pain and symptoms of whiplash can take over a year to settle. For some people the pain can last for years, and cases like this are referred to as chronic whiplash.
Compensation for whiplash injury
The amount of compensation awarded for a whiplash claim can be directly related to the time taken to recover. If you want the highest amount of compensation possible, then get in touch with us here at Whiplash Injury Compensation. We take clients on a no win no fee basis and guarantee that you receive 100% of the money awarded.
For a no obligation initial chat with one of our whiplash injury compensation team, call us FREEPHONE on 0800 988 2478, enter your details into the Callback Request Form on the right or fill in a whiplash injury compensation form online by clicking here.