Neck injuries can be incredibly painful and distressing for anyone who has suffered one. However, they are not an uncommon injury to deal with in the sphere of personal injury law. Neck injuries can be caused by numerous different types of accidents in many different scenarios. If the accident you have experienced was not your fault, then you may be eligible to claim compensation for the injuries you have suffered. 

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online. 

The neck has numerous different nerves within it, including the nerve network known as the cervical plexus which forms multiple connections between the neck, brain, skin and muscles. The neck is also a very delicate area of the body which can easily become injured. If any of the nerves within the neck are damaged, then this could cause serious issues in terms of long-term ability to function as well as work prospects. 

Types of Neck Injury Claims

• A very common neck injury is whiplash which usually happens during a road traffic accident. Whiplash is soft tissue damage which is caused by the head being jerked forwards and backwards in rapid succession. 
• A car accident could also cause damage to the spinal column in some cases. Depending upon which parts of the spine are impacted, this could cause permanent, partial, or complete bodily paralysis.
• Minor strains to the neck could cause a short-term, small reduction of movement. While most of these sorts of injuries are relatively harmless, some neck injuries which don’t seem serious at first could develop and worsen. So, it is important to monitor how you are healing after a neck injury. Even injuries that don’t initially seem severe could worsen and cause long-term problems or pain. 

Amount of Compensation

If you have suffered an accident that has caused damage to your neck, then you could be entitled to make a neck injury claim. Compensation for such a claim will cover the impact and suffering caused by the injury. For severe neck injuries that have resulted in paralysis, your compensation could be up to £307,000. For minor neck injuries, the compensation you are owed could be up to roughly £3,200. To find out more, use our compensation calculator. 

However, compensation will also cover additional costs associated with the accident such as a loss of earnings due to being unable to return to work or a need to adapt your home to accommodate a disability. 

From the date of your accident, you have a three-year timeline within which you can make a claim. Therefore, it is important that you begin the legal claims process and contact a personal injury solicitor as soon as possible.

Making Personal Injury Claims

You may be entitled to compensation for a range of compensation claims under accident claims. Our experts will help assess your potential claim going forwards and provide you with proficient advice.

Contact First Personal Injury to discuss your potential compensation claim today by ringing 0333 358 2345 or by filling out the online claims form.

To learn more or to start your claim, get in touch with our expert team on 0800 808 9740 or contact us online.