Motorists urged to “back off” in new whiplash campaign

Motorists who drive too close to the car in front are the target of a new campaign to reduce the number of whiplash injuries. “Tailgating can result in crashes and injuries which could otherwise have been avoided. All it achieves is suffering for the driver in front and probably a higher insurance premium for the offender,” […]

Poor head restraints increase the risk of whiplash injuries

Hundreds of thousands of whiplash injuries could be prevented each year with better head restraints and seats in UK cars, according to Axa Insurance. The company carried out research, in conjunction with motor research organisation Thatcham, into the cars on the UK’s roads and estimates that only 34% have head restraints and seats that would […]