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Accident whiplash is usually caused by a forceful impact from the rear causing hyperextension of the ligaments, tendons and muscles of the neck from the head rapidly "whipping" back and forth, stretching the neck beyond it's normal range of motion. Most whiplash traumas are incurred during automobile impact or during sporting events.

Within twenty-four hours, a traumatic impact can leave its victims with neck injuries along with related pain including dizziness, numbness, irritability, ringing in the ears, memory problems, headaches, shoulder and back pain and related complications that may last for the rest of their lives.

Tests to determine the extent of the injuries may include x-rays, an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), or CT (Computerized Tomography) scans.

Treatment of severe whiplash is determined by a physician and may include prescription painkillers and muscle relaxants along with numbing injections for pain relief. The application of heat, cold, and ultrasound may also be used. While supporting cervical collars to immobilize the neck may be recommended for a short time.

Hospitalization, private medical treatment, the costs of medications, and loss of income are a few of the burdens a sufferer and their families might face. The victim and their relatives may confront decisions that must be decided upon within a short amount of time after the injury. Aside from emergency medical care and long term therapy, choices as to either settle with the insurance companies or to engage a solicitor to seek compensation and damages may also be of primary concern for the future of any injured party.

By deciding to settle with an insurance company, an agreement as to compensation may be decided upon based on the company's guidelines and will usually document if any additional future claims may be possible.

The No Win No Fee system is a conditional fee agreement scheme that replaces the Legal Aid system regarding personal injury in the UK. It specifies that the injured party should pay no costs for legal fees whether the injured party's claim is determined to be successful or not. If the injured party does not win the determination from the court, the solicitor will pay the legal fees. If it is determined that the party at fault caused the injury, they will be obligated for all expenses incurred by the victim. The solicitors that accept these kinds of injury claims are called personal injury lawyers.

To make a personal injury compensation claim the amounts asked for have to be backed up by substantial evidence and Dr's reports. They are then decided by the court with an injury specialist calculating the charges to make sure they are based on actual suffering incurred, loses of income are documented and the physician charges are in line with standard fees.

To make an injury claim, a form can be filled out online in some cases, or with a solicitor, and must include but is not limited to: Accident/incident details including time, place and persons involved. Drawings or photographs would be beneficial. Include any witness statements and their contact information. Add Police reports and their contact information. Include all of the medical reports, x-rays, test results, and statements from any physicians and therapists. Calculate all physician and technician fees related to treatments. Your solicitor may help to compile resources in some of these areas.

For compensation of loss of income you'll need to furnish proof of income and proof of income lost. Have Dr. Visits recorded. Include all documented proof of any fees or charges incurred as a result of the accident in addition to medical fees. Add information about any other injury or accident that may have added to the claim either before or after the documented injury. If you carry any insurance, those details also need to be furnished. Think of and include any other substantiating details pertaining to your claim.

There are time limits on filing claims and the times that claims are settled may vary wildly depending on information supplied, the verification of the information and complication of the claim. The more prepared you can be, the quicker the claim could be settled. Solicitors may be able to estimate the time and extent of any compensation expected from the supplied information and to be able to determine the time estimated for a resolution.

With the No Win No Fee law, the victim has no expenses related to an injury not caused by him and the loosing party or person(s) who caused the injury, is liable for all of the costs to pay for all legal, medical and lost income suffered by the injured party. Furthermore if the claimant looses the personal injury claim in court, the solicitor absorbs all legal costs. An accident whiplash can certainly benefit from the new UK scheme.