Work accidents resulting in whiplash claims

While it is fairly common to sustain a whiplash injury in a car accident or a sporting accident, whiplash claims have also come about as a result of work accidents.

There are many jobs that require manual labour such as lifting, fetching, carrying and working from height, all of which can leave the body open to stretches and strains, particularly back and neck injuries. In addition, any sudden fall or impact could cause a whiplash injury.

When it comes to whiplash claims YouClaim are the undisputed specialists and we have worked on successful personal injury claims for whiplash compensation after an array of accidents at work.

Lifting and carrying
Whether you work in a shop, a warehouse or on a construction site, stock, tools and equipment will regularly need to be shifted from one place to another. There are health and safety guidelines about lifting and carrying so as to avoid personal injury but you could sustain a whiplash injury were you to put extra strain on your neck while lifting or carrying, making it tense up and strain.

Falling from height
Window cleaners, construction workers and those in similar professions may be required to work on ladders and platforms which puts them at an immediate increased risk of having an accident at work. In the event that you were to have a fall from height, the work accident with the highest rate of fatality, you could end up having to make a whiplash claim.

Road accidents
As already stated, road accidents are one of the most frequent causes of whiplash injuries and there are many people who drive for a living, putting them at even greater risk of suffering the painful neck injury. Whether you are a postman, delivery driver, taxi driver or salesperson, the more time you spend on the road the more exposure you have to the chance of suffering car accident injuries.

Diving
Some professions, such as deep saturation diving in support of the offshore oil and gas industry and professional instruction, involve diving. There are many risks involved with diving including decompression sickness, but diving can also put the neck under tremendous strain and whiplash injuries are not unheard of.

Make a whiplash claim after a work accident
Have you been involved in a work accident or any other accident that wasn't your fault and sustained a whiplash injury? If so, you could be in a position to make a whiplash claim for compensation.

Living with a whiplash injury can be a great inconvenience in terms of pain, distress, lost earnings and medical expenses and we support you in the belief that you should be compensated.

When you contact YouClaim and we take on your case we will appoint you a personal injury solicitor who will talk you through each stage of the claims process, be at hand to offer you free legal advice and fight to get you the most compensation available.

Making a claim through us won't cost you a single penny at any time, we work on a no win, no fee basis and promise that you won't have to pay for costs or fees, regardless of whether your claim is a success or not.

To find out more about our services chat to us online via e-chat or send us a call back request and one of our friendly claims advisors will get back to you at the time you say is best. Alternatively, fill out an online claim form or call 0800 10 757 95 and make a no win, no fee whiplash claim right away.