Impact Injuries

Impact injuries generally occur on the cervical vertebrae or the neck. When these impact injuries take place, the ligaments, muscles and tendons in the body which have soft tissues, get stretched far beyond their normal elastic capacity and natural range. This intense stretching causes these injuries to occur.

The ligaments and the muscles of the cervical vertebrae and the neck contract so as to prevent the increased and extra motion, thereby protecting and safeguarding the victim from undergoing any further harm. If this does not happen, then the victim may suffer from serious injuries of the spinal cord or neck fractures. At times, impact injuries namely whiplash injuries do not appear at the very point of accident. In the case of whiplash, the symptoms of the injury such as pain in the neck and back can surface some days after the accident.

Recovering from impact injuries can be accelerated by proper and apt medication by an experienced medical practitioner. The use of cold compress and various mobility exercises can assist the recovery process. Generally, whiplash injuries are not severe and thus can be dealt with easily if adequate treatment is received in good time. Though the injury may not be severe it can cause significant pain and discomfort to the victim. If you sustain a serious injury to the cervical disks and the facet joints you should seek immediate medical attention.

Very commonly, these impact injuries are caused by the impulsive movement of the victim’s neck and head. Such an injury can occur in road traffic collisions between vehicles. If you have suffered impact injuries resulting from an accident you can claim compensation if fault for the accident lies with another party. Excalibur Solicitors can help you pursue a compensation claim for the injuries suffered and losses sustained. We work on a no win no fee basis, whereby all compensation received is awarded to the client without any deductions for our fees.