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Whiplash is a soft tissue injury caused by a sudden extension of the neck muscles or ligaments. Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in road accidents - usually where one vehicle is struck from behind by another. It's estimated that at least one passenger suffers whiplash in around 20% of all road accidents. Whiplash can however, can be sustained wherever the head is moved forcefully, and the movement was unexpected - for example during a fall or contact sports like boxing.

Symptoms of a whiplash injury include pain in the neck, shoulders and arms, dizziness, and prolonged headaches. Where whiplash is particularly severe, the sufferer may experience memory loss or tinnitus (ringing in the ears). If you think you have whiplash, it's important to consult a medical professional as soon as possible. Your GP will be able to diagnose whiplash relatively easily, through examination or x-ray. If you intend to make a whiplash claim, this diagnoses forms an important part of your claim.

To be eligible to make a whiplash injury claim, the accident that caused your injury must have been caused, at least in part, by someone else's actions. National Accident Helpline have a team of legally trained advisors who can tell you within minutes whether they think you can make a whiplash injury claim. If so, they will put you in touch with a specialist whiplash claims solictor who will guide you through the claims process and answer any questions you may have. Wherever possible, your whiplash claim will be handled on a no win no fee basis.