Neck Injuries

Whiplash is the term used to describe neck injuries ranging from hyperextension injuries to cervical sprains. The most common cause of whiplash injury is a car collision but similar damage to the muscles, soft tissues and ligaments may also occur due to other incidents such as whilst participating in sports.

Whiplash injuries can include passengers as well as drivers and can occur in a car, on public transport, in a taxi and in other vehicles. A common myth is that whiplash only takes place during high speed collisions. But the fact is that whiplash injury can be sustained even when the car is driving at a slow speed. Wearing seat belts can be helpful in avoiding these injuries to a great extent.

Some of the common types of neck injuries include muscle spasms, muscle strains and fractures. Muscle strain is caused due to a strong and sudden jerk, overuse or too much tension such as lifting heavy weight. As far as fractures are concerned, a neck fracture is a very serious issue and needs immediate medical attention.

If you have recently faced a bus or car accident, then you should notice whiplash symptoms in your neck area which may include persistent headache, stiff neck, tenderness in neck muscles, difficulty in swallowing, difficulty in moving the head, neck, back, shoulder pain and burning sensations.

If you are suffering from any of these symptoms, then it is wise to seek medical advice immediately. The good thing is that any kind of whiplash injury can be treated and reversed. Heat therapy, physical therapy and muscle relaxants are also helpful in treating neck injuries. But in severe cases injury can lead to brain damage, spinal cord damage and intervertebral disc damage. These cases may be treated with extensive medical procedures such as surgery.

Identifying the symptoms earlier can easily help in treating permanent injury and full recovery. If you have been involved in an accident resulting in neck injuries, contact Excalibur Solicitors for assistance in pursuing a compensation claim. Excalibur Solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis and ensure that you keep 100% of compensation recovered.