Whiplash From A Rear End Collision

Whiplash most commonly happens as a result of a rear end collision. In this article we explain why this is, how the injury occurs and what action you can take if you have been wrongfully harmed.

Rear end shunts - a common cause of whiplash

Rear end shunts are often the source of whiplash. It is so common because if a driver fails to display due care and attention while driving, he or she will easily bump into the back of the vehicle in front of them.For example, if you are slowing down before a junction or traffic light, the driver behind you should be able to anticipate this reduction in speed. Additionally, if you break suddenly, the driver behind you should have left a large enough gap between your vehicles to prevent a collision. But if the driver behind is not paying attention, or is tailgating you, he or she will hit the back of your car.At the moment of impact, your head will be thrown back and forth in a violent, rapid motion. This 'whipping' movement will stretch your neck beyond its normal limit, damaging the soft tissue. Within a matter of hours (or sometimes days) this injury will cause you to experience a stiff and sore neck, reduced neck and shoulder movement, headaches and fatigue. Together, these symptoms are known as whiplash.

What should you do after a collision?

If you have suffered whiplash because of a rear end collision, you should seek medical assistance from your GP or nearest Accident and Emergency department. This will ensure you receive the right medical advice, and will also guarantee that you have not sustained a fracture or other, more serious, injury.You should also contact a solicitor who specialises in whiplash claims. This is because if your vehicle has been hit from behind, it will almost never be your fault. In the overwhelming majority of cases, the person who drove into the back of you will be responsible - not only for the accident itself, but also for your injuries. This means that you have suffered whiplash through another person's negligence, making you the victim of personal injury. You will therefore be legally entitled to compensation for the damages you have wrongfully endured.

Contact a solicitor today

If you think you might be in a position to claim compensation for a rear end shunt, you should not waste any time speaking to a solicitor. Whiplash claims must be made within three years of the event, so begin the process today.

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