Pain in the neck is one of the most common problems after traffic accidents. It seems to be an increasing compensation matter for the insurance companies all over the world. Nevertheless, it varies a lot from country to country.
Statistics are uncertain, as registration of traffic accidents is made from different principles.
Their work is available on the Internet . Dr Olle Bunketorp , M.D., Ph.D., is an orthopedic surgeon who in 1977 participated in a group creating a Traffic Injury Register in Gothenburg, Sweden. Today he is the chairman of the registry. Dr Magnus Fogelberg , M.D., is a neurologist, head of the department of neurology, Eastern clinics of the Sahlgrenska University Hospital. Since 1985 he is a member and consultant neurologist of the Registry.