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Absolutely nothing. Whiplash is (usually) just a minor strain in the tendons of the neck and will heal by itself (although it takes a while and can be quite uncomfortable). Take painkillers do some mild strengthening exercises and don't go to rock concerts.
The great/bad (depending on point of view) thing about whiplash is that without an MRI (very expensive - will only ever be done under private medical care) it's completely undetectable). Most whiplash cases in UK and US are faked but paid out anyway due to precedent.
What else can I help you with?
How many people had a whiplash injury this year?
The estimated rate of whiplash injuries is 3.8 per thousand of population. Between treatment and loss of earnings, whiplash injuries cost the US some 30 billion dollars annually.
Whiplash is an injury to the what?
It is an injury to the neck. When the head is thrown backwards from force-such as in a car accident-and the neck is overextended-whiplash can occur. Below is an article that goes into more detail on whiplash.
Is Whiplash A Head Injury?
yes
What kind of lawyer does whiplash injury claims?
Most personal injury lawyers will deal with whiplash injury claims. They can be found in the newspaper, phone book, or through the internet.
What is the prognosis for whiplash?
With treatment, whiplash can usually be cured in one week to three months after injury occurs.
What is the treatment for whiplash injury?
Whiplash injury is commonly treated with analgesics (painkillers) and neck braces. Paracetamol is typically prescribed used to treat moderate neck pain.
Is a whiplash neck injury permanent?
Whiplash is not a permanent injury. Most whiplash victims recover within three months or less, usually within a week or two, however some do continue to experience pain and require surgery to fix it.
Can you get whiplash from being in a car accident?
Yes, you can. In a 'rear end' collision the most common injury is whiplash which strains the neck.
How does orienteering lower the risk of injury?
Osteoarthritis of the spine increases the risk of whiplash injury.
What is the average settlement for whiplash injury in the state of Texas?
15,000
When is an attorney needed in a whiplash injury claim?
An attorney is needed when a whiplash is claimed through any car crash, as this means that an injury was caused and someone is to blame, and you need someone to back you.
What is the typical settlement for whiplash and arm injury?
In the UK it depends entirely on the severity of the whiplash injury and arm injury, Your solicitor will obtain an independent medical report describing the severity of your injuries. To see examples of compensation amounts for different types of whiplash injuries and arm injuries see the related links entitled "car accident compensation" and "arm injury claim" respectively,
