Drivers warned regarding head rests and the risks of sustaining whiplash injuries

WHIPLASH NEWS Research by Thatcham indicates that more than 125,000 car occupants may suffer whiplash injury due to inadequate head rests positioning and other "in car " issues   - 28th March 2007

UK motorists are being advised to understand the dangers of whiplash-related injuries following concerns that many drivers could be vulnerable to injury by failing to take the necessary precautions. Research conducted by Thatcham estimates that more than 125,000 people, drivers and passengers could be injured in whiplash related incidents each year as a result of not properly adjusting their headrests.

It is also thought that more than 60 per cent of drivers have their head restraints in the wrong position, significantly increasing the risk of injury.

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