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28th September 2009
According to recent surveys, motor insurance premiums are increasing at their fastest rate for nearly a decade. In just 3 months alone, the average fully comprehensive car insurance policy has risen in cost by 3.5% meaning that a fully comprehensive motor... Read >
Author: David Wilcox21st September 2009
Vehicle crashes and collisions is one of the leading causes of injuries and death in the United States.
It could come in many forms and can hit you on any side of your car.
Here are the different types of vehicle crash and collisions:
Head-On C... Read >
Author: DWakefield17th September 2009
The human body was always a restraint for the ambitions of the human mind. Imagine a body which can’t fly, which can’t run fast, which gets tired while the mind inside of it dreams of drifting through the skies, and conquering all land speed records... Read >
Author: Mark Hudson15th September 2009
You may be surprized to learn that amusement park accidents regularly result in bone fractures, whiplash injuries, serious brain injuries ranging from mild concussions to much worse and even death.
It can also be quite surprizing to learn that amusemen... Read >
Author: Auger Hollingsworth Law Firm12th September 2009
Car accidents, by their nature, can cause a wide range of injuries and disabilities, depending on their severity. As such, car accident claims are quite common and they're the second most difficult claims to prove, after medical negligence. Whether a car ... Read >
Author: Mark Hudson11th September 2009
Accident at work place may cause serious injuries to the workers. It can result in whiplash injuries such as muscle spasms, neck pain, soft tissue pain, frequent headaches, ringing in the ear, tiredness and some times numbness too. Some of them even compl... Read >
Author: Vijay Keerthi11th September 2009
Whiplash injury during an accident can cause serious injury to your muscles, ligaments, tendons, neck or other tissues. A sudden fall, slips, any sport injuries, attacks or assaults can cause whiplash injuries to you. In some cases, severe whiplash injury... Read >
Author: Vijay Keerthi11th September 2009
What is personal injury claim?
If you have been injured in an accident and the fault is of some other person, then, you can claim for compensation from the wrong doer. Such claims made are simply known as personal injury claim.
How do you apply for ... Read >
Author: Vijay Keerthi08th September 2009
How many of us have managed to put our bodies to ridiculous “tests” and then have had to sit back at home with a sore neck and/or a backache? Needless to say; most of us have! Well okay, some out of the most of us didn’t test their bodies just to sh... Read >
Author: Mark Hudson03rd September 2009
Over 80% of no win no fee claims arising from car accidents are for whiplash injuries, according to the insurance industry. This equates to 250,000 whiplash injury claims per year.
A whiplash injury can seriously affect your quality of life. Whiplash a... Read >
Author: Jessica Parker02nd September 2009
A recent survey has shown that car insurance premiums are rising at their fastest rate for nearly a decade. In the past 3 months, the average fully comprehensive motor insurance policy has risen in cost by 3.5%. This now means that the average fully compr... Read >
Author: David Wilcox08th August 2009
HHealth Update: Whiplash
10 Facts About Whiplash Your Doctor May Not Even Know
Since the advent of laws requiring stiffer bumpers on cars, the incidence of whiplash injuries has skyrocketed. It is now estimated that there are over 3 million whipla... Read >
Author: timannis`07th August 2009
In the UK whiplash claims are quite a worry to insurance providers. This is not because there are too many claims made for whiplash injuries, but because many of those made are quite expensive and sometimes either exaggerated or entirely fabricated.
A... Read >
Author: Musa01st August 2009
If I Go To Court and Tell My Story the Jury Will Give Me a Reasonable Verdict Because Kentucky Juries Are Generous
If you have been in an accident in Kentucky you will be facing many decisions that may not be easy ones. If there has been substantial d... Read >
Author: The Schafer Law Office31st July 2009
Whiplash Injury
Whiplash injury happens when the neck’s discs becomes dislocated or twisted due to the sudden impact. According to doctors, this kind of injury can result even in slow-traveling cars since a sudden impact is enough to injure the mus... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group31st July 2009
A large percentage of fatal road accidents happen due to collisions with heavier vehicles. While a large number of car manufactures today ensure that basic crashworthiness of their product, it is acknowledged that the crashworthiness features of the Volv... Read >
Author: weivni3307th July 2009
It is likely that you may meet with an accident while driving a car. You may suffer an injury while driving a car or if you are hit by another car while driving. It is also likely that you may meet with an accident due to unsafe road safety measures. Most... Read >
Author: Sadhana06th July 2009
A family of four have been compensated with almost £8,000 in total after a road collision left them suffering from multiple personal injuries.
The family had been travelling in their Audi A4 while on their way back home from a relative’s home in Gle... Read >
Author: Arti30th June 2009
If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, the first thing to do is to go for a motorcycle accident claim. You can assert every pin and needle that you have lost in the accident. Motorcycle accident is one of the most dangerous accidents. In a motorcyc... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan27th June 2009
Whiplash injuries typically occur in motor collisions where a stationary vehicle is hit from the rear by another vehicle. Injury occurs when the impact of the collision pushes your vehicle forwards suddenly and forcefully causing the neck to jerk backward... Read >
Author: StartClaims26th June 2009
Most vehicles are now equipped with airbags designed to protect drivers in cases of accidents. However, there has been a reported increase of cases wherein these supposedly safety equipment fail to do its function.
Air bags failure to deploy can cause ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group12th June 2009
Accidents can occur due to any reason. They can occur while walking or driving. The majority of the accidents result due to road traffic accident. Roads are indeed a dangerous place to be in. You may never know when you may end up meeting with an accident... Read >
Author: Sadhana08th June 2009
Car accidents are known to be the most dangerous out of all the types of accidents. They cause severe injuries and often lead to death. If you or any of your family member has been involved in a car accident, you can make a claim. You can also benefit by ... Read >
Author: Sadhana06th June 2009
What is Neck Whiplash and How Does It Happen?
Whiplash is most often caused in car crashes when the car in which the whiplash victim is suffering is forced to accelerate from a stationary position to speed and then stop again, all in a matter of seconds.... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis04th June 2009
Suffering a whiplash injury as a result of an accident is common. Whiplash is described as neck pain that follows an injury to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments of the neck. When these tissues are forcibly pushed or pulled beyond their normal range of m... Read >
Author: Joel Desjardin29th May 2009
How to recognise whiplash pain and what to do if you're a whiplash victim
Whiplash is one of the most common road traffic injuries in the UK, making up nearly three-quarters of all claims for injury on the road every year. Every day, nearly 1,200 peopl... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis18th May 2009
Whiplash injuries and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. It is a very serious trauma because neck holds a lot of nerves and a part of the spinal cord. Usually th... Read >
Author: Matt Traverso13th May 2009
It is estimated that 20% of all motorists who are involved in a rear-end crash later suffer from whiplash injury. At least 200,000 people in Great Britain suffer from whiplash annually.
Figures from the Association of British Insurers revealed that ou... Read >
Author: catherine08th May 2009
The amount of whiplash injuries and as a consequence, whiplash claims, are rising in light of the economic climate.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) have stated that they receive around 1,200 claims every day. With the average amount paid out ... Read >
Author: Darren28th April 2009
Car accidents happen, unfortunately, on a regular basis around the country. People jump in their vehicles and head out to work, to pick up the kids and transport them to various after-school activities, or to run to the store, and in any of those instanc... Read >
Author: Jonothan Blocker27th April 2009
Whiplash injury can be a stressful and isolating condition, as there are often no outward symptoms and it can be extremely hard to treat.
With many sufferers feeling like they have no one to turn to, going from doctor to doctor and still getting no rel... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw27th April 2009
Can Whiplash Lead To Long Term Neck Injuries?
The UK has an unenviable reputation of being the whiplash claim capital of Europe, with the injury accounting for almost three quarters of road traffic accident claims. The majority whiplash suffers have only... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis22nd April 2009
Whiplash injuries and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) are a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. It is a very serious trauma because neck holds a lot of nerves and a part of the spinal cord. Usually th... Read >
Author: Kevin Johnson22nd April 2009
Taxi drivers have long had a reputation for driving fast and not paying attention to other cars around them, tending to act as though they think that taxis own the road. However, one taxi driver has realised just how dangerous roads and driving can be.
... Read >
Author: catherine10th April 2009
The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) releases an annual report each year determining numbers and types of accidents on America’s roadways which result in fatalities. In 2007, it was found that 4,584 trucks were involved in fatal accidents for t... Read >
Author: Daniel Berry09th April 2009
Whiplash injuries are one of the most common complaints that people claim for after experiencing a road accident. Solicitors deal with whiplash injury compensation claims every day and are proficient and experienced in this area.
Whiplash is caused whe... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets09th April 2009
Whiplash injuries are one of the most common complaints that people claim for after experiencing a road accident. Solicitors deal with whiplash injury compensation claims every day and are proficient and experienced in this area.
Whiplash is caused whe... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets27th March 2009
Driving instructor successfully sues for whiplash injury
A driving instructor, who suffered whiplash injury during what he described as the 'worst driving test of his career', has successfully sued for compensation.
Andrew Carmichael, 35, suffered a... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis27th March 2009
Personal injuries can result due to various reasons. They may occur due to road traffic accidents, at workplace, due to burns, slip, trip or fall and so on. If you or anyone known to you has been in such a situation, you can make a claim. To make a succes... Read >
Author: Sadhana27th March 2009
Can extra car safety features reduce your insurance premium and help prevent whiplash?
Every driver wants to reduce their car insurance premiums and build up a no claims bonus. Insurance companies often offer insurance discounts to those who have compl... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis27th March 2009
Road traffic accidents often prove dangerous. Traveling on the road can be a dangerous experience. Many of the victims of road traffic accidents end up losing their life. Some of them get away with minor injuries. If you have been a victim of road traffic... Read >
Author: Sadhana25th March 2009
Whiplash injuries are often difficult to classify. Whiplash injury is a type of injury wherein a person is injured and suffers neck pain, backache. It is also accompanied with a sore neck and stiffness of the back and prolonged and frequent headaches. The... Read >
Author: Sadhana23rd March 2009
One of the most valuable lessons in driving is learning how to avoid long term injuries such as whiplash. Medical experts say that rear end collision is to blame for most injuries which affect the soft tissues through the arms and torso.
The winter sea... Read >
Author: Mildred10th March 2009
What is Neck Whiplash and How Does It Happen?
Whiplash is most often caused in car crashes when the car in which the whiplash victim is suffering is forced to accelerate from a stationary position to speed and then stop again, all in a matter of second... Read >
Author: Nick Jervis09th March 2009
A large number of people are meeting with accidents every year. It doesn’t matter if you have been injured as a pedestrian, as a driver or a passenger. You can make a claim for any kind of injuries suffered. Seeking help from experienced accident claims... Read >
Author: Sadhana09th March 2009
In a recent American test, an experiment revealed how unsafe modern cars actually are for whiplash injuries, thus increasing the chances of a whiplash claim.
Ford Motor and General Motors announced shocking sales results for January 2009. With all the ... Read >
Author: catherine28th February 2009
If you suffer whiplash injuries, all your worries will be taken care of by medical and legal advisors. Whiplash injuries are injuries caused by the sudden and unexpected movement of the neck or head during a road accident. It affects the soft tissues of t... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan12th February 2009
Over a period of time, the number of people succumbing to injuries from road traffic accidents has been on the rise. Unsafe road practices, rash driving, improper roads, are some of the actors which lead to accidents. If an injured has resulted due to the... Read >
Author: Sadhana02nd February 2009
A car accident can change your life forever. If you were eve the victim of a car accident or motorcycle accident, then you quickly realize the severity of the situation. Most of these accidents require you to miss time from work and leave you looking for ... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester01st February 2009
Car accidents can be quite violent. It isn't too often that people walk away from these fender benders unscathed. The most common car accident injury claim following a crash is whiplash and similar ailments involving you back and neck. The sudden impac... Read >
Author: Anne Harvester01st February 2009
Whiplash claims induced by whiplash injuries has increased by 25% over the past five years with 1,200 people now claiming for the neck injury every day according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Whiplash is not the most dramatic of persona... Read >
Author: Catherine01st February 2009
Whiplash claims induced by whiplash injuries has increased by 25% over the past five years with 1,200 people now claiming for the neck injury every day according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
Whiplash is not the most dramatic of persona... Read >
Author: Catherine White21st January 2009
Yes, free online injury claim evaluation is available now for everybody who is thinking about forwarding one. We will try to see how it actually works and what benefits you can expect from this new service offered by many, if not all respectable law firms... Read >
Author: deepakpoply09th January 2009
Whiplash injured take quick action by following the correct procedure. Rear car accident happens to more than one passenger and up to 20 percent of car accidents victims suffer whiplash. People complain about common aches and pains around their neck. In s... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan15th December 2008
Whiplash injuries, all your worries will be taken care of by an injury lawyer. Whiplash injury is an injury caused by sudden jolt to head or neck. Whiplash injuries in short, are caused by head or neck being thrown away in an unexpected way by backward or... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan15th December 2008
Recent reports have been suggesting that the UK has become the whiplash capitol of the world with the ABI citing poorly fitted head restraints as the main reason for the 25 percent increase in whiplash claims. The ramifications of this for everyone else i... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords21st November 2008
As common as whiplash injuries are, there still seems to be a shame attached to making a whiplash claim. It should not be the case though, what with a greater amount of vehicles on the road. If you are injured in an accident then you need to make a claim,... Read >
Author: Nigel Thomas11th November 2008
One must be very cautious while driving a car. There are high chances of meeting with an accident. Due to long and tiring journey, or a sudden distraction, you may end up meeting with an accident. Whiplash injuries are the most common type of injury resul... Read >
Author: Sadhana05th November 2008
Does your dog have it all over you when you go for walks? Does your dog drag you around like you're on a leash? Is your dog the master when you go out for a stroll? A Halti dog collar might be your salvation.
Halti dog training collars have been invent... Read >
Author: Ray Darken03rd November 2008
Personal injuries include any kind of injures suffered on the head, neck, back, injuries suffered in a road traffic accident, etc. If the injury has resulted due to the negligence of someone else, one can surely make a claim for it. One can make a claim f... Read >
Author: Sadhana03rd November 2008
Personal injuries claims are not difficult to make. Not many are aware that by approaching a team of accident claims solicitors, one can make a claim fast. Personal injuries claims various kinds of injuries like road traffic accidents, burns, slips, trips... Read >
Author: Sadhana31st October 2008
The thought of making a claim after an accident doesn’t even cross the mind of the victim. The impact of the pain is such that majority of the victims of the accident overlook the fact that they can make a claim. The victims of the accidents suffer from... Read >
Author: Sadhana27th October 2008
Driving on British roads can be dangerous. However if you approach driving with a mature and responsible attitude then you can drastically reduce the risks involved. The most obvious advice is to obey the laws of the road. Some people may think these laws... Read >
Author: viddy5521st October 2008
Most of the common injuries sustained in road traffic accidents are whiplash injuries. Scores of people are inured in road traffic accidents. Both drivers and passengers are affected by it. You can always seek suitable claim for the injuries suffered.
... Read >
Author: Sadhana21st October 2008
Most of the road traffic accidents result due to rash driving. They also arise due to the driver going too fast, or one not paying due attention while driving. If you have been a victim of negligent driving and have suffered whiplash injuries, you can mak... Read >
Author: Sadhana21st October 2008
A person can seek whiplash claim if he or she was driving a vehicle which was hit by a third party due to their negligence. In case, the victim was a passenger in any type of vehicle that was involved in an accident, one can still seek claim. In simple wo... Read >
Author: Sadhana20th October 2008
If you have been a victim of road traffic accident and suffered whiplash, you can seek claim for it. Whiplash is a medical condition wherein the driver or the passenger in a road traffic accident. The victim of the accident may feel there is the spine is ... Read >
Author: Sadhana20th October 2008
Compensation for accidents can be claimed by people who have suffered personal injuries due to accidents which they have met with and its not their fault. Filing claims for compensation has become more common nowadays than in the past. Thanks to growing n... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan29th September 2008
Compensation for accidents can be claimed by people who have suffered personal injuries due to accidents which they have met with and its not their fault. Filing claims for compensation has become more common nowadays than in the past. Thanks to growing n... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan26th September 2008
A health organisation has revealed that road accidents are the most likely cause of death to young people worldwide. It was also exposed that a great deal of whiplash claims from people who were under the age of 25.
Approximately 250,000 motorists suff... Read >
Author: Catherine White24th September 2008
Compensation for whiplash can be claimed by people who have sustained whiplash injuries due to road traffic accidents. The neck is jerked forwards, backwards and sideways during an automobile accident which causes whiplash injuries. Whiplash injuries stre... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan24th September 2008
Compensation for whiplash can be claimed by people who have sustained whiplash injuries due to road traffic accidents. The neck is jerked forwards, backwards and sideways during an automobile accident which causes whiplash injuries. Whiplash injuries stre... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan17th September 2008
Whiplash Injuries are caused by hyperextension of the neck, both forwards and backwards, owing to a quick jerk. Usually people experience whiplash injuries in the case of a collision caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration.
The symptoms of whipla... Read >
Author: Karl Guevara15th September 2008
Large number of road traffic accident claims being made these days is reflective of growing number of population and road congestion. Government having passed strict traffic rules doesn't seem to change the daily scenario of the number of common accident... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan15th September 2008
Large number of road traffic accident claims being made these days is reflective of growing number of population and road congestion. Government having passed strict traffic rules doesn't seem to change the daily scenario of the number of common accident... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan10th September 2008
Better education on symptoms of whiplash has become an arch need, with the skyrocketing increase in the number of whiplash injuries. As a result of a sudden backward movement and then forward movement of the neck, when you car is rear ended, defines a whi... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan09th September 2008
If you have suffered injury due to medical negligence, you must be aware that you can sue your doctor or health professional for malpractice. Maybe your doctor has diagnosed your condition incorrectly. He may have prescribed a wrong drug which may have le... Read >
Author: Sadhana09th September 2008
Work related accidents have become a common occurrence these days. One may suffer form injuries at the workplace due to various reasons. Injuries may either result due slip and trip or inadequate safety measures. The employers are liable to provide l the ... Read >
Author: Sadhana06th September 2008
Whiplash is a medical condition in which the soft tissues of the spine are stretched and strained after your body suffers physical trauma involving a sudden, forceful jerk movement. This is a condition most people suffer from after being in a car accident... Read >
Author: Karl Guevara20th August 2008
If you have been, or know anyone who has been involved in a road traffic accident recently and sustained injuries, then this article will provide the very best information needed to secure you compensation for any injuries. Compensation for Whiplash inj... Read >
Author: Christian Ward14th August 2008
Out of the numerous types of injuries, such as strains, back injuries, broken limbs, temporary/permanent loss of sight or hearing, the one that most gets our eye is whiplash injuries. Yes, you can claim compensation for whiplash, but it basically depends ... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan14th August 2008
Out of the numerous types of injuries, such as strains, back injuries, broken limbs, temporary/permanent loss of sight or hearing, the one that most gets our eye is whiplash injuries. Yes, you can claim compensation for whiplash, but it basically depends ... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan29th July 2008
Before starting your journey, in fact before starting the engine you should make a series of checks that will enhance both safety and comfort. The following checks are known as the cockpit drill.
Make sure that the boot and all the doors are closed pr... Read >
Author: viddy5527th July 2008
With accusations of a ‘compensation culture’ and ‘ambulance chasers’ being banded around liberally, people can often lose sight of the fact that whiplash injuries are a whole lot more serious than they are given credit for. Whiplash claims are oft... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt24th July 2008
New technology has been slowly introduced to help combat the pain of whiplash injuries in car accidents and also to address the high number of whiplash claims in their wake. A new set of technologies is being tested by Insurer funded research centre Thatc... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt17th July 2008
Car insurers in Canada are predicting a steep hike in insurance premiums if a current cap on compensation payments is removed. The average increase in rates is estimated at around eleven percent, which is a huge increase and way above the rate of inflat... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher17th July 2008
There are many aspects that can cause the onset of whiplash such as a sudden blow to the head, which can be caused by contact sports or from being hit with an object or a more long term aspects like repetitive damage such as cradling a telephone between y... Read >
Author: Helen16th July 2008
The car industry is under pressure to make and sell quality products amidst the economic slowdown of the global credit crunch and the increasing awareness of green issues. One important factor in achieving this is to manufacture cars with high safety rati... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher11th July 2008
A bus driver from Edinburgh has been fined five hundred pounds and banned from driving for nine months after causing a crash which resulted in injuries including whiplash, because he was waving to friends. Mr Chalmers was a driver for First Group buses a... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher08th July 2008
Recent Swedish research by online medicinal journal PLoS Medicine has found that whiplash, the head and back injury which results in countless whiplash claims every year, is more likely to heal faster with the aid of positive thinking.
Whiplash injur... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo07th July 2008
According to figures released by insurers Crystal Claims, 70 per cent of compensation claims following a road accident are for whiplash-related injuries. You-claim's more in-depth figures show that 43 per cent of the more serious incidents that required h... Read >
Author: Tom03rd July 2008
Whiplash claims are one of the most common injuries featuring insurance claims made by insurance companies’ costumers, and this may largely be due to the fact that many cars on the market are not adequately built to protect passengers and prevent whipla... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo30th June 2008
There is often a major misconception that whiplash is ‘only a neck injury’. That is the phrase used by countless numbers of people involved in a car accident or any kind of injury sustained from another field, and the reluctance to file a whiplash cla... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt20th June 2008
Often employees working for a company may have to do jobs which are risky. Thus laws are framed to protect employees at their workplace which make it obligatory for employers to take suitable care of their employees. Thus, if an employee gets injured whil... Read >
Author: oasisclaims20th June 2008
According to a research, millions of road accidents occur every year and about 30% of them are such accidents in which some injury is inflicted upon a person due to the negligence of another person. In such a situation, the injured person is entitled to s... Read >
Author: oasisclaims20th June 2008
Personal injury refers to injury sustained from accidents that occur through no fault of your own. This broad term covers many injuries that can happen from numerous accidents. A back injury, broken/fractured bones, head injury, neck injury, whiplash, inj... Read >
Author: Helen20th June 2008
Whiplash claims are so high partially due to the equally high number of cars lacking effective prevention systems. One in six new cars on sale in Britain fail to offer adequate protection from debilitating whiplash injuries, new crash test results have re... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo17th June 2008
A woman whose sons were involved in a serious car crash which left one of them with severe bruising, cracked ribs and whiplash and another needing treatment for a couple of fractured ribs, wishes to thank the woman who came to their rescue.
On April 29... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw13th June 2008
Whiplash is a common injury which unfortunately we still know little about. It is difficult to accurately diagnose and harder still to effectively treat. Some cases heal in a few weeks while others feel the effect for years. And doctors are unable to tell... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw11th June 2008
If you have ever been in a car accident that has resulted in a whiplash injury, you will understand what a painful experience it can be. The effects of whiplash which occur when the neck and head are thrown forward and back can be amongst others headaches... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher06th June 2008
Many people who are involved in car accidents underestimate the consequences of a whiplash injury. They do not pursue the matter legally, believing that a whiplash claim will yield very little in the way of compensation, and so is generally seen as a wast... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt05th June 2008
In America, a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds, but a surprisingly high number of vehicles offer inadequate protection from the whiplash injuries that can result, leading to an increased number of whiplash claims in worldwide markets.
Many whipla... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo29th May 2008
Thatcham, the car insurers research centre has released studies which place small city cars at the bottom of the pile for safety. Small models such as the Ford Ka and Fiat Panda which many drive in an effort to reduce emissions were both rated as poor for... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw27th May 2008
Rear-end collisions and resulting whiplash are commonplace in the UK. A driver just has to be travelling too closely to the vehicle in front of them, and all that is needed is for the driver in front to make an emergency stop and a costly crash and claim... Read >
Author: Saurav Dutt27th May 2008
Compensation for whiplash injuries can be claimed only if the road accident and the whiplash injury which results from the accident, are not the claimant’s fault. Whiplash injuries can be caused due to accidents which occur in road traffic, accidents wh... Read >
Author: Lindsay Nolan27th May 2008
Multiple injuries and neck, back and whiplash injuries account for over 80% of all motor claims, Ireland’s Personal Injuries Assessment Board reports. Psychological injuries, arm and leg injuries, head injuries and upper body injuries made up the remain... Read >
Author: Sofia Abasolo27th May 2008
Gwen Spurlock, a top young surfer was rushed to hospital shortly after using the new indoor surf machine at Swansea’s new £32 million leisure centre, the LC. Gwen Spurlock, the British junior surfing champion was using the machine at its media launch, ... Read >
Author: Carys Robshaw25th May 2008
Volvo has won the “Traffic Safety Achievement Award” at the World Traffic Safety Symposium held in New York.
One of the main safety features that won many plaudits was the City Safety system that has been developed by Volvo. The system was designed... Read >
Author: Sav25th May 2008
The truth is, that at any instance of an accident, all injuries should be reported, especially. Firstly, taking out insurance policies serve a purpose; which is intended to serve the consumer as a means of compensation for their losses or injury.
Seco... Read >
Author: Seamus Swords23rd May 2008
Car manufacturers are not doing enough to help protect against whiplash. Statistics show that in America a rear-end crash occurs every 17 seconds. One of the most common injuries sustained in these types of accidents is whiplash. Whiplash occurs when the... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher23rd May 2008
Concerns have been raised after it was found that insurance companies were cold calling personal injury victims in their homes, to try and persuade them to waive their right to claim for compensation.
Last May, a mother and son from Stockport both inc... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher20th May 2008
Concerns have been raised after it was found that insurance companies were cold calling personal injury victims in their homes, to try and persuade them to waive their right to claim for compensation.
Last May, a mother and son from Stockport both inc... Read >
Author: Danielle Fletcher20th May 2008
Studies carried out at motor insurance research centre, Thatcham, have revealed that small ‘city’ cars are the least effective in preventing passengers from suffering incapacitating whiplash injuries.
The tests which looked at the performance of a... Read >
Author: Phil 20th May 2008
Whiplash injuries account for 80 per cent of all car accident claims in the UK, but the number of bogus cases is on the increase according to Admiral Insurance.
Claims for whiplash cost the insurance industry up to £1.6 billion a year, with 250,0... Read >
Author: Sarah Othman15th May 2008
It has been four years since the University of Nottingham announced research which could potentially prove some types of whiplash injury were physical. Whiplash, also known as neck sprain, is a controversial injury which is often suffered by drivers o... Read >
Author: Sarah Othman29th April 2008
The neck (cervical spine) is composed of vertebrae that begin in the upper torso and end at the base of the skull. The bony vertebrae along with the ligaments (which are comparable to thick rubber bands) provide stability to the spine. The muscles allow f... Read >
Author: peterhutch05th April 2008
Safety-oriented Swedish automaker Volvo Cars received a prestigious safety award as a commendation for its commitment to preventing accidents. The automaker will be the first to install its low-speed technology dubbed “City Safety” as standard equip... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle02nd April 2008
Did you know that over four billion dollars each year is spent on automobile repairs – just from backing accidents! That's right: Self-Inflected Vehicle Damage. We hardly have to worry about someone else running into us – or do we?
Although over... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid28th March 2008
Insurance whiplash is claimed by people who suffer whiplash injuries. Whiplash is a serious injury that happens by the backward and forward movement of a person’s head due to sudden acceleration or deceleration of a vehicle that sustains a collision. Th... Read >
Author: Mariah Cole10th March 2008
Myth #1: If you see that you’re going to get rear-ended and you “tense up” you’re more likely to get injured.
Fact: Researchers like Dr. Arthur Croft from the San Diego Spine and Research Clinic and his human crash dummies say you’re less l... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid03rd March 2008
80% of all rear end collisions are caused by following too close (tailgaters), inattentive drivers, distracted drivers and drivers with poor judgement. Don't let these drivers ruin your day, cripple your family, steal your deductible, wreck your vehicle ... Read >
Author: Krystal Kid21st January 2008
Well it’s exactly one week since those dreaded New Year’s resolutions; January 1st the day where we all vow to cut back on eating junk foods, go to the gym on a frequent schedule and give up the rest of our nasty-unhealthy habits. And if you are like ... Read >
Author: Doctor Demodex02nd September 2007
If you have been injured in a car accident and it wasn't your fault, then you could be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Remember to take down the other driver's details including:
registration number;
name, address and telephone number;
... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta20th August 2007
The impact of a road accident can be huge. Road accidents claim not only lives and health through whiplash injuries, spinal injuries, and host of other serious personal injuries, but also have a significant and sometimes devastating impact on the lives of... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer26th July 2007
So you’ve been involved in an accident and it wasn’t your fault but you’re unsure if you can claim? If so, you’ve come to the right place.
Here at Accident Consult Ltd we are able to advise you on your compensation and the amount of money you... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton05th July 2007
Whiplash injuries are caused by hyperextension of the neck both forwards and backwards in quick succession; people commonly experience whiplash injuries in circumstances where a collision causes rapid acceleration or deceleration. Often this is as a resul... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton05th July 2007
The latest results of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety test on vehicles’ head restraints has revealed that several SUVs SUVs had improved protections against whiplash injuries, however, it gave poor marks to vehicles made by several automake... Read >
Author: Kaye Leery01st July 2007
With the number of cars on Britain’s roads growing every year, there is an increasing likelihood that you may be involved in some form of Road Traffic Accident in the future. Being involved in a collision on the roads can be a traumatic, as well as pain... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton22nd May 2007
Whiplash injuries occur when the body experiences strong, forceful jerk movements, either forwards, backwards or sideways, causing the soft tissue around the spine to become stretched, strained and even torn. This type of injury is most common in car acci... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton08th March 2007
There are hundreds of thousands of insurance claims and employee worker’s compensation claims processed each year in the UK. For some types of claims, such as damage to property claims, there are simple ways to determine the amount of compensation that ... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton23rd November 2006
Most whiplash injuries occur when you are in your car and another car smacks into the backend of your car. The impact of the collision pushes your car forward and your whole body is thrown forward and then backwards. People who experience whiplash may d... Read >
Author: Carolyn Clayton15th November 2006
Copyright 2006 David Maillie
What is the safest, a forward or rear facing child safety seat? Everyone has a different answer on this and many states have different laws governing the age, weight or size of the child or infant in question. By looking ... Read >
Author: David Maillie22nd January 2006
Whiplash legal advice
Whiplash is a common neck and/or back injury that is usually the result of rapid acceleration or speeding up quickly or sudden slowing or stopping, called deceleration. A whiplash injury is most commonly caused by the motion made ... Read >
Author: Mark Lawson20th November 2005
Recovering from a whiplash injury.
Whiplash injuries are most commonly associated with road traffic accidents and result from rear end or frontal impacts. It is not the case that the impact needs to be severe, in fact on many occasions an injury can b... Read >
Author: martin nolan28th October 2005
Claiming for whiplash injury compensation following a road accident in the UK
If you have been involved in a road accident and suffered injury, you may wish to consider making a personal injury claim against the responsible driver.
The most common f... Read >
Author: martin nolan08th September 2005
It happens all the time: long, tiresome travel, a moment of distraction or a sudden meeting with a road-hog - and suddenly you end up in a crash. Whiplash injury is very often, maybe 80% of the time, the result of car accidents.
It's an injury caused ... Read >
Author: Mohammad Latif
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