With the sheer number of cars on the road it may come as no surprise that London is the UK’s capital of road accidents that result in a whiplash injury.

There are over 20 million road users every week in the capital city, with this volume of traffic and the sometimes tricky driving conditions, accidents are common place.

Accidents aren’t restricted to drivers of cars, often passengers, pedestrians and cyclists end up being hurt, in many instances through no fault of their own.

Whiplash injuries commonly occur when someone in a motor vehicle is shunted from behind, causing their head to be thrown forward then quickly back again.

A whiplash injury can be very painful and last for a number of weeks before it starts to ease, for some more serious whiplash injuries, the pain can last for months, or even years.

Anyone suffering whiplash should take legal advice about making a personal injury claim, doing so will normally allow them to access expert private medical treatment and receive an award to compensate them for the pain and suffering.

Treatment for whiplash is available from medical specialists, such as physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors, such treatment can greatly reduce the pain and suffering following an accident.

Pinto Potts Solicitors are specialist personal injury claims experts with considerable experience in dealing with claims for whiplash injuries, for immediate free, confidential legal advice about making a claim call 0800 316 4434.