By:Julian Hall Whiplash Compensation Claims Advice Whiplash Injury is a sudden moderate to severe strain affecting the bones, discs, muscles, nerves, or tendons of the neck, which is composed of seven small bones known as the cervical spine. Symptoms may appear straight away or develop gradually over hours, days, or weeks after the injury. Symptoms of whiplash may include • Pain or stiffness of the neck, jaw, shoulders, or arm • Dizziness • Headache • Loss of feeling in an arm or hand • Nausea or vomiting Diagnosis Whiplash Injury can be difficult to diagnose because X rays and scans do not always reveal the injury and diagnosis is usually based on observation of symptoms, medical history, and physical examination Treatment is usually by way of medication, physical therapy, and supportive treatments. Severe whiplash may be treated with a surgical collar. Compensation The amount of compensation payable following a whiplash injury depends on the severity of the injury, the recovery period, and whether or not there are any permanent residual symptoms Medical History If you believe that you have suffered a whiplash injury in an accident it is important that you seek medical advice as soon as possible from either your General Practitioner or in more serious cases the Accident and Emergency department of your local Hospital. The medical record of your injury will used in part for the assessment of the value of your claim, and it is therefore important that the injury is documented as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms. ********************************************************************* If you need advice or would just like to speak to someone, please don’t hesitate to give Claims Master Group a call on 08000 71 22 71. The Personal Injury, Accident Claim, No Win No Fee, Whiplash Compensation Claims Advice specialists. Article Source: http://www.redsofts.com/articles/ Julian Hall is the director of Claims Master Group The Personal Injury, Accident Claim, No Win No Fee, Road Traffic Accidents specialists. More Articles from Legal Category: Get to Know About Bankruptcy Furniture How To Choose An Attorney Approaching a Slip Fall Injury Lawyer in Westchester Are You Properly Executing Due Diligence In Your Business Activities? Protect Your Rights, Wishes, And Family With A Durable Power of Attorney When Is It Appropriate To Have A Power Of Attorney? Get Tax Benefits, Protect Your Assets With An Irrevocable Trust Denver Malpractice Lawyers Available for Medical and Legal Malpractices In Need Of A Medical Malpractice Lawyer When Do You Need Mesothelioma Attorney The Need for a Slip Fall Injury Lawyer in Bronx Why Contact A Clinical Negligence Solicitor? How to Find a NH Bankruptcy Lawyer Who Can Claim Clinical Fee Negligence? What Is The Importance Of A Partnership Agreement?

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