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Whiplash injury
A Whiplash injury is an injury to the neck caused when it is suddenly thrown backwards then forwards as may happen due to the sudden deceleration caused by impact in a motor vehicle accident. This action can damage the joints, ligaments, muscles, nerves discs and tendons in the neck.
Whiplash symptoms are typically noticed the next morning after an accident, and medical advice should be obtained as soon as possible.
Although the effects are not usually permanent a whiplash injury can produce neck pain headaches, dizziness, shoulder and lower back pain for some time after the accident and can be very unpleasant.
If you have suffered a whiplash injury, please ask for a Free Legal Assessment.
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Miss G was a passenger in her partner’s car when he lost control on an icy road. She suffered a back and shoulder injury that healed within 1 year. Excalibur Solicitors resolved the matter within 5 months of obtaining her instructions presenting her with a cheque for £2,350.00
"I was very nervous about claiming but Excalibur made it so easy. I filled in a form, went to a Dr’s appointment arranged by them, and they did the rest."
Miss G from Peterborough
Examples of Compensation Awards for Injury Claims*
Serious Back Injury
£30,000
Wrist Injury
£3,000
Serious Neck Injury
£30,000
Serious Hand Injury
£10,000
Ankle Injury
£3,000
Serious Knee Injury
£20,000
Serious Head Injury
£50,000
*damages for loss of earnings and other losses and expenses are commonly paid in addition to the injury award and will vary in each case