Car Headrests Can Reduce Severity Of Whiplash Injuries
UK insurance companies report that the number of claims for whiplash injuries now accounts for 75% of personal injury claims regarding road accident injuries. This is said to cost the industry 2 billion pounds every year. Whiplash is thought to be an injury to the soft tissues in the neck, most often caused by sudden head movement in a rear end motor vehicle collision. Drivers can reduce the risks to themselves by wearing their seat belt, and adjusting their head rest properly. Risks to others can be reduced by maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in front.