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By far the most common injury sustained on the UK's roads is whiplash. No matter how you feel at the site of the accident, to be eligible to claim compensation under UK law, you will need to see a medical professional to assess your injury. It is unlikely that you would be able to secure no win no fee compensation for whiplash unless you have seen a medical specialist to confirm the diagnoses.
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Whiplash occurs when the head is suddenly moved sideways, forward, or backward. This sudden motion, relatively common in car accidents, forces the vertebrae out of their normal position and pushes the spine further than it's normal limits. This can be very painful immediately, or the pain can take a few days to manifest itself. Either way, if you see a medical expert as soon as you experience the pain, it is easier to receive compensation for your whiplash. When whiplash happens, the ligaments, muscles, and tendons may be overstretched, or even torn. Sometimes the discs of the spine, which act as shock absorbers, can be torn or ruptured. All of these are problems that can cause long-term problems if left untreated.
Symptoms of whiplash can include headaches, blurred vision, neck pain, dizziness, muscle spasms in arm, shoulder, and/or hands, lower back problems, and a reduced range of movement when turning and bending.
If you've suffered whiplash in an accident on the roads where you were not at fault, you may be eligible to claim compensation for your injuries with the help of a personal injury lawyer. National Accident Helpline has over 17 years experience in whiplash claims, and work on a no win no fee basis.
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