Whiplash Compensation Guide

In recent years, the idea of seeking compensation after an accident has come to be seen, by some people, as a form of ‘cashing in’, taking advantage of misfortune by exaggerating the effects of your injuries in the hope of a big pay out. That’s not how we view things at claims4negligence.co.uk. We feel it’s all about fairness, and that it’s only fair that someone who’s been injured by an accident which was caused by another person should receive a fair amount of compensation. A fair amount of compensation, as far as we’re concerned, is one which takes into account the effect the personal injury has had on your life and the actual costs it has resulted in – costs such as out of pocket expenses and lost earnings.

If you want to make a successful accident claim for compensation following an accident which has resulted in whiplash, you’ll have to show two things. Initially, you’ll have to demonstrate that you are, in fact, suffering from whiplash. Whiplash occurs following damage to the soft tissue of the neck caused by a rapid and forceful back and forth movement. More often than not, this happens during a road traffic accident, when either an impact or a sudden braking can cause the movement which brings about whiplash.

There are other scenarios which can lead to whiplash, however, such as a fall, sporting injury or mishap on a fairground ride. The symptoms of whiplash may take some time to become apparent, often several hours and sometimes as long as a few days and for this reason it’s vitally important that you seek medical advice as soon as possible. A doctor will analyse your symptoms and, if they deem it necessary, will undertake MRI scans or x-rays to determine the extent of any damage. Not only is medical help imperative for your well being, but it will also prove vital in building a successful case for compensation. Once a doctor has confirmed that you are suffering from whiplash, as well as eliminating the possibility of a dislocation or fracture to the spine, the chance of pursuing a successful claim will hinge upon demonstrating that the accident which caused it was caused by the negligence of another party. To this end, it’s important to note down as many of the details of your accident as soon as you can, while they are all still fresh in your mind, and why any extra information you can provide will prove to be incredibly important. Information which our expert injury lawyers will hope to be able to call upon includes:

• Medical records.
• Receipts.
• Witness statements.
• Insurance details of all parties or, if these are not available, names, addresses and relevant number plates.

Using this, we’ll build a case on your behalf, acting on a no win no fee basis. This means that you won’t need to pay a single penny up front and, in the event of losing your case, you won’t be liable for the fees, charges or expenses of the other side. On the positive side, it also means that our clients who are awarded compensation get to keep all of that compensation.

The amount of whiplash compensation awarded varies depending upon the precise circumstances of each case. The figure will be calculated in such a way as to provide recompense for immediate expenses such as prescription fees and medical bills etc as well as covering losses brought about by any time off work which occurs as a direct result of the whiplash. On top of this, an amount will be awarded which is based solely upon the type and degree of the whiplash itself, and this figure can be anything from £875 for fairly minor whiplash up to £16,400 for a more severe case.

If you feel you may be in a position to pursue such a claim then call us FREE on 0808 231 5942, and our trained advisers will listen to your case and give an honest opinion as to whether we can help you. If we can, our expert lawyers will build the strongest possible case and work as hard as possible to ensure that you receive every penny your circumstances warrant.