According to medical dictionaries, whiplash is a “hyperextenstion-hyperflexion” injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking movement of the head, either in a backward or forward direction.” That’s all very well, but as none of us are doctors, that definition is about as helpful as shouting in sign language. Most commonly caused by road traffic accidents, whiplash occurs … Read
A community support officer from Teeside receives compensation for the provision of badly fitting armour which caused him to develop back and neck problems overtime. He is now unable to do the job he was employed to do. Read
A paralyzed man who was involved in a car crash has been awarded a record £11.15 million in a personal injury compensation payout. This award went to Wasim Mohammed, and is thought to be the highest ever personal injury compensation claim settlement in the UK. Read
Introduction by the UK governement of new “Sick Note” proceedures this year could result in a big rise in personal injury claims through the courts. Read
It is not just the recent spell of icy pavements and roads that can cause accidents. Every now and again most of us will admit to tripping up from time to time when we are out and about, at work, at the shops or walking down the road. But, if you have been hurt falling or slipping as a result … Read