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The introduction of headrests as part of the seating in all vehicles was heralded as a big breakthrough in the reduction of driver and passenger injuries and a commensurate lessening of car accident compensation claims.
Headrests play a large part in preventing and minimising brain, neck and spinal cord injuries in a car crash and can reduce the whiplash effect of sudden braking. However, a headrest which has not been adjusted and does not support the head correctly can in itself cause an injury.
This situation is most likely to arise where a number of drivers use a particular vehicle. They usually alter the driving position because it is obviously uncomfortable and difficult to use the car's controls without adjustment but forget about the headrest.
According to a study by the Insurance Bureau of Canada, only 14% of drivers used a headrest in the correct position. Drivers, and passengers, can be injured when a car is travelling as slowly as 10mph unless they are using a seatbelt and headrest in the optimal positions.
Check whether your headrest is correctly aligned:
The top of the headrest should be in a straight line with the top of your head;
The centre of the headrest should be slightly above the top of your ears;
The distance between the headrest and the back of your head should be between five and ten centimetres.
Headrests can help to prevent many serious injuries in a vehicle crash but if you have suffered an injury through an accident which was not your fault you may be entitled to make a personal injury damages claim to recompense you.
Finding a car accident compensation lawyer
YouClaim prides itself on its virtually unparalleled success rate in resolving car accident compensation claims.
So, whatever the nature of your personal injury, if you believe that the actions of another person have resulted in you suffering pain, suffering and loss of earnings, we will give you the best chance of claiming the compensation you deserve.
What's more, win or lose, we will never charge you a penny to fund your claim, and our 100% compensation promise of no win, no fee means that no-one will ever take a cut from your damages award.
To find out more about what our no win, no fee solicitors can do for you, fill out a claim form or have an e-chat discussion and, if you would like to speak to one of our friendly, helpful legal advisors about a car accident compensation claim, call us on 0800 10 757 95.
