Medical Evidence in Whiplash Cases

This text aims to help legal practitioners interpret and act on the contents of technical medical reports. It explains the intricacies of the anatomy of the neck and back; explores the impact in medical terms of a whiplash injury, and offers a guide to preparation of the medical evidence in a case.

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A vast number of personal injury claims relate to whiplash style injuries arising out of rear-shunt road traffic accidents. Medical Evidence in Whiplash Cases helps legal practitioners to interpret and act on the contents of technical and often complex medical reports.
* Explains by means of text and illustrations (including line drawings and x-rays) the intricacies of the anatomy of the neck and back
* Explores the impact in medical terms of a whiplash injury, including associated injuries to the lower back, the knees and the shoulder and the possible psychiatric repercussions
* Brings together in one place the opinions of leading expert witnesses on key medical issues arising in relation to whiplash cases
* Offers a guide to preparation of the medical evidence in a case, specifically obtaining, disclosing and managing records
* Examines the issue of quantum in whiplash claims