1stClaims: Whiplash Claims

Whiplash is the term used to describe a soft tissue injury to the neck when you are involved in a car accident. The pain can last for a matter of days or in more severe cases a number of years. However, only a minor percentage of whiplash injuries result in long term injuries with most people making a full recovery. The important point is to make sure you are treated by professional medical staff as soon as possible.

What does "whiplash" mean?

The term "whiplash" is usually used to describe only rear end collisions, often where a car is stationery and another car drives into the rear of it.

How is the whiplash injury caused?

The first movement in a whiplash injury is your body being pushed forwards and upwards by the car seat. As your head is not normally connected to the seat (ie not touching) it remains in the same position while the rest of your body is moving forward with the seat. If the headrest is in the correct position, rather than the neck being thrown back over the top of the headrest, the headrest will finally move the neck forward with the seat as it comes into contact with it.

The next movement as the car stops is the body being thrown forward. If restrained by a seatbelt the neck will then move forward over the rest of the body, flexing the neck now forwards. It is while the neck is over stretched (hyperextension and hyperflexion) that the whiplash injury is sustained.

Why Choose 1stClaims for Your Whiplash/Road Claim?

• You keep 100% of your whiplash claims
• You pay nothing whether you win or lose your claim
• Your solicitor is chosen by one of our directors who was a personal injury solicitor for 14 years. This ensures you are put in touch with the best solicitors to ensure you receive a 1stClass service from 1stClaims!
• All 1stClaims solicitors are monitored by client feedback to ensure a quality service is maintained for your benefit