It is common knowledge that neck pain is a symptom of whiplash, but it is not so commonly known that upper and lower back injuries can be caused in a whiplash accident too. A back injury can be just as agonising and distressing to those afflicted.
How often does back injury occur with whiplash? There is much debate about this, but various research in the USA suggests it occurs in between twenty five and fifty percent of whiplash cases. Although it is not as widespread as other symptoms, it is still unfortunately a part of many victims' symptoms.
How does a whiplash back injury occur?
A back injury can happen when the movement that causes the neck strain occurs. This is principally when the head is thrown backwards then forwards in a whipping manner. The movement damages the muscles surrounding the spine in the neck.
As the spine is long and interconnected, the muscles in the back can also be affected. Usually the strain is not as bad as that which occurs in the neck, this is due to less movement being forced on the lower parts of the spine.
Any lower or upper back injury/strain suffered with whiplash is usually treatable with common painkillers and heat or ice treatment. All whiplash cases and symptoms should be examined by a qualified medical professional so that the correct diagnosis and treatment can take place.
Whiplash compensation for back injury
It is possible that the amount of compensation awarded for whiplash may increase if the victim has suffered back injury and pain too. A back injury can result in time being taken off work, and wages lost. This money is recoverable in a successful whiplash compensation claim.
Here at Whiplash Injury Compensation, we have the experience to get you the full amount of whiplash injury compensation you deserve. We take cases on a no win no fee basis, whatever the result you pay us nothing. We ensure you keep 100% of the compensation awarded to you too.
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