Length of Recovery

Whiplash injuries are most commonly suffered in road traffic accidents such as rear-end collisions, side or frontal impacts and other kinds of accidents. In a typical rear-impact vehicle collision, the body gets propelled forward and then backwards abruptly. The injury itself is a stress or tear of soft tissues present in the neck, caused due to the forceful and sudden movement.

Sometimes, whiplash symptoms occur immediately while in other cases, the injury symptoms are experienced a few days after the accident.
 
The length of recovery depends upon various factors including the seriousness of the injury, how soon it has been attended to and what type of treatment has been applied to the injury. In some cases, the physician protects the cervical spine allowing it to rest. Using cold packs, heat treatment or a cervical pillow can help the patient feel comfortable and properly supported. Once your neck gets sufficiently healed, the doctor may suggest you to perform some at-home rehabilitation exercises which help in building up stability, help to heal ligaments and mobilise tight and stiff joints. In the long run, they help in stabilising the joints of the spine and improve their function.

The length of recovery for victims who have severe injuries can take many months as they may require considerable treatment to heal their injuries. The recovery period may range from 4 weeks, 12 weeks to even 52 weeks. The physical, psychological and socio-demographic factors can also affect the time taken by a person to heal completely. The recovery process also depends upon the degree of the injury and the type of work that the person does in his or her daily routine.

Excalibur Solicitors can help you pursue a claim for compensation from the negligent third party responsible for the accident. We will work your case on a no win no fee basis, whereby you will receive 100% compensation. With such an injury which has a varying length of recovery it is important to claim compensation for the losses you will incur.