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Accident Lawyer UK is a network of specialist personal injury solicitors who will deal with a whiplash injury claim on a no win no fee basis and compensation is paid in full. Win or lose there is no charge. If you have been injured in an accident within the last three years, do yourself justice and use the helpline or complete the contact form and we will immediately put you in touch with a specialist solicitor. If after talking to that solicitor you decide to proceed no further you will not be charged for any advice.

Acceleration / deceleration syndrome is caused by sudden trauma affecting the neck. The trauma can be moderate to severe and affects the necks' bones, muscles, nerves or tendons. Such instances are prolific - there are estimated to be 100,000 cases in the UK each year, mainly as a consequence of road accidents, accidents at work or those sustained while playing sport. Injury arises when the neck is forced backwards suddenly, and then forwards in a reflex action. The bones of the neck may move slightly out of place, or muscles and tendons may be torn or stretched, resulting in irritated nerves that cause problems with blood flow and the transmission of nerve impulses. Most persnal injury applications in the county court relate to a whiplash injury claim.

Diagnosis of the condition is based on observation, physical examination and consideration of medical history to determine the nature of any injury to the neck or spine. The symptoms are numerous and may occur immediately after an accident or some time after it, even weeks subsequent to the incident. In severe cases the injury may be cronic and may never fully heal resulting in substantial compensation being awarded in a whiplash injury claim.

Acceleration / deceleration syndrome's symptoms

• Head or neck pain
• Dizziness
• Stiffness in the neck or pain or stiffness in the jaw, the shoulders or the arm
• Blurred and/or deteriorated vision
• Pins and needles, numbness or muscle spasms in the shoulder, arm or hands
• Reduced flexibility
• Sickness - nausea or vomiting or both
• Problems with the lower back

Risk factors Involved in Whiplash

• The injury's severity is generally associated with the relative weight of the vehicles involved. The driver and passengers of smaller cars are likely to suffer worse trauma.
• Drivers or passengers who are aware of an impending rear end crash are inclined to suffer less severe injuries
• Occupants of the vehicle who are looking sideways or downwards increase their risk of facet joint injury
• Seatbelts are effective in reducing the incidence of serious head injury
• Headrests, if they are placed in the proper position, will generally reduce injury
• Collisions to the side of the vehicle tend to produce injuries of greater severity compared to rear end shunts
• Exhibiting severe symptoms immediately after the accident may indicate that bone, joint or neurological problems exist

The Facts

• It is often not that serious and it is rare to sustain permanent damage
• Treatment has a high success rate and only a small proportion of individuals are likely to suffer long term residual symptoms
• Serious problems are usually indicated at the time of the accident or not long after it
• If neck pain is experienced hours or days after the accident, do not panic - it is generally an indication that there is no serious injury
• Lower back damage, though painful, is seldom serious
• Pain tends to improve substantially in a few weeks, often in a few days