Medical evidence in whiplash cases

• Other Authors: Ritchie, Andrew (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: London Sweet & Maxwell 1999
• Subjects: Evidence > Medical report > United Kingdom; Jurisprudence; Personal injuries; Evidence law
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• Physical Description: lvii, 431 pages, [8] pages of plates illustrations 25 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780421608702; 0421608706

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