Whiplash Injury – What Can Cause it?
Have you suffered a whiplash injury?
Whiplash is caused by a sudden change in speed, leading to the head rapidly ‘snapping’ backwards and forwards.
A road traffic accident, where a vehicle is hit from the rear, is the typical incident that causes people to suffer a whiplash injury. A car that has been hit from behind by another vehicle will suddenly speed up in a forward direction, causing the body of the driver and passengers to lurch forward. The head and neck will violently jolt backwards and forwards as they attempt to catch up with the body.

If you have suffered a whiplash injury our personal injury experts can help you claim the compensation you are entitled to. Call today on 0800 0193 515.
Aside from road traffic accidents, a whiplash injury can be caused by any situation where an abrupt change in velocity can occur, leading to the head and neck to be out of sync with the rest of the body.
Sportsmen are particularly prone to suffering whiplash injuries, especially those involved in high contact sports such as rugby or football. Any situation where the neck and head are open and vulnerable to a sudden change in velocity can cause a whiplash injury.
Have you been involved in any similar incidents? You might have suffered a whiplash injury.
Whiplash Injury – How Much Can I Claim?
Neck injuries as a whole can range from a whiplash injury as a direct result of a road traffic accident, to more serious back and shoulder related injuries such as paraplegia, fractures and dislocations.
A whiplash injury itself could last for a few weeks up to two years if more serious.
Take a look at what other victims of whiplash and neck injuries have received in compensation:
- Severe – up to £95,000
- Moderate – up to £16,000
- Minor – up to £5,000
Whiplash Injury – Speak to One of Our Personal Injury Specialists
Have you suffered a neck injury as a result of an accident?
Call us at Duncan Gibbins on 0800 0193 515. Alternatively click here to make a call back request at your convenience or fill out the claims for below.
Our team has bags of experience and with whiplash injury experts in house we have all the knowledge and expertise you need in order to help you make your personal injury claim in a quick and easy fashion.

