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Neck injury claims which lead to the door of a personal injury lawyer are usually the result of someone being the victim of a road traffic accident, incident while playing sport, or a fall.
The sudden, violent movement of the head caused by an accident leads to soft tissue damage to muscles, joints and ligaments, commonly known as whiplash.
Occasionally, more severe back problems may result, but generally with rest, painkillers and physiotherapy, the problem will resolve in a matter of weeks or a few months.
Unfortunately, a few people find that their neck injury may continue to give them long-term pain and discomfort, affecting their lives quite severely, but it can be quite difficult to diagnose whiplash as the cause.
Because the spine is such a complex series of joints, nerves, muscles and ligaments, problems in one area have a knock-on' effect on other parts, so what was initially neck trauma may later be connected to pain in the arms or lower back.
Surgery is sometimes used to relieve severe pain, but otherwise continuing with daily life and keeping the injured area mobile with special exercises is the common recommendation of doctors and physiotherapists.
The question of lifestyle may also make a difference to pain management for a whiplash victim. Sitting in one position at a computer all day is not good for a healthy back, let alone one which has been injured.
Appropriately-adjusted chairs and desks, computer equipment set up to avoid physical strain, and regular breaks and exercise are all part of a regime which should eventually restore back and neck health.
If you find a whiplash or back injury has prevented you from continuing with regular activities, including work and family life, and you were involved in an accident which was not your fault, you may have grounds for making a neck injury claim.
Making a whiplash or neck injury claim with YouClaim
If you have been involved in an accident and suffered whiplash neck injury, which was not your fault or only partly, you may be able to make a claim for personal injury compensation.
The experienced panel of solicitors working for YouClaim has helped thousands of victims throughout the UK to obtain 100% compensation for pain, suffering and loss of earnings caused by accidents.
All our lawyers are supervised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and will be happy to provide you with initial advice about the likelihood of your damages claim succeeding. If you decide to be represented by YouClaim, there is a good chance of winning your case but, even if you don't, you can be certain it won't cost you a penny with our guaranteed no win, no fee arrangement.
To take the first step in establishing your neck injury claim, contact one of our legal advisers through this website, using a claim form or echat, or call YouClaim on 0800 10 757 95.
