How to prevent Whiplash
Whiplash Preventer – Whiplash happens when your head snaps back and forth during an accident. This quick jolt can induce muscular spasms, neck discomfort, headaches, and even arm and limb numbness. Many accidents happen because someone was distracted or failed to pay attention to the road, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take steps to help prevent whiplash from happening when it does occur. Use the tips below to learn how to prevent whiplash after an accident.
Whiplash can happen to anyone, even when you’re not involved in an accident or collision. The sudden jolt of your head snapping forward and back caused by something like suddenly stopping your car can lead to whiplash, which can make it painful to move your neck around or even lift your arms up over your head for weeks afterward.
While you can’t avoid these jerks, you can decrease their impact and go back to regular movement faster. Here are six tips on how to prevent whiplash if it happens to you in the future.
Several million people get whiplash every year, and these injuries can cause considerable pain, as well as headaches and other symptoms that make it difficult to work or enjoy everyday activities. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to prevent the onset of this potentially debilitating condition, whether you’re a driver or someone who has to sit in the backseat of the car. HD Legal has put together this guide on how to prevent whiplash while driving and while sitting in the backseat of the car.
What is Whiplash?
Whiplash is a sudden, severe neck injury. It’s usually caused by a car accident and can lead to temporary or permanent disability. Many victims never recover from whiplash, but there are preventative measures you can take to lessen your chances of developing it after an accident. Read on for ways to lower your risk of suffering from whiplash.
What causes Whiplash?
Whiplash can be caused by being rear-ended in a car, hitting your head against an immovable object, or even sports injuries. Whiplash can also happen while driving when another driver abruptly cuts you off and you jerk forward. Many times whiplash happens due to everyday activities like lifting heavy objects. By learning what causes whiplash we can prevent many of these cases from occurring and control its impact on our lives.
Common signs of Whiplash
Symptoms of whiplash generally appear within days following the injury and include:
Neck pain – neck stiffness
Cervical spine pain
Soft tissue injury
Poor posture
Bone spurs
Spinal cord problems
Discomfort is exacerbated by neck motion.
Neck problem – loss of range of motion
Headaches, usually commencing at the skull base
Shoulder, upper back, or arm ache
Arm tingling or numbness
Fatigue
In addition, a few people have the following:
Hazy perception
The ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
Disruptions to sleep
Irritability
Difficulty staying focused
There are issues with memory.
Depression
When to see a doctor
A car accident, sports injury, or other traumatic injury may cause neck discomfort or other whiplash symptoms. It’s critical to rule out fractured bones or other injury that might cause or aggravate symptoms.
How to prevent Whiplash in a car accident?
In order to avoid whiplash injuries it is vital that you put yourself in a position which will protect your neck and vertebrae from injury. This should be a priority for all drivers, no matter how experienced or new they are to driving.
What device prevents whiplash?
While airbags and seat belts assist protect us in front and side impact collisions, a correctly built seat and set head restraint can help us avoid whiplash injuries in a rear-end crash. In order to decrease whiplash, the “headrest” between the head and the head restraint must be reduced. This is not feasible nor pleasant for the passenger.
How much do you get for whiplash claim in Scotland?
Given the impact on your lifestyle, social life, career, and in certain cases, personal relationships, you might expect to get more compensation if your disability is serious. You will be supported by private physiotherapists and medical professionals as required.
There is a three year time limit to to make a compensation claim. To ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation, claim within the time limit.
Whiplash Injury Compensation Scotland
To get free legal advice, call our road traffic accident claims specialists immediately. We will answer any of your questions about whiplash and the claims process. Our Glasgow Accident Lawyers handle all cases on a No Win No Fee basis.
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