Warning over whiplash
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The number of claims for whiplash injuries following road accidents is soaring, say British insurance firms. The Association of British Insurers say that its members receive almost 1,200 claims of this type every day, worth £2bn a year. The injuries themselves cost the NHS an estimated £8m a year, it says. The AA said that drivers could reduce the risk of whiplash injuries by adjusting the head restraints in their cars to the right height. Whiplash happens when soft tissues in the neck are damaged by sudden movement, and are often linked to road accidents in which the patient's car has been hit from behind. While many cases involve relatively mild pain and soreness for a few days afterwards, in a small number of cases, it can lead to permanent disability. In 2007, more than 430,000 people claimed for whiplash, a figure which had risen by a quarter over the preceding five year period. Find out how you can avoid a whiplash injury here.
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