Can I claim for whiplash compensation?

In the eyes of some people, claiming compensation following an accident can be seen as ‘cashing in’. In fact, if you seek compensation through a reputable company such as whiplashcompensation.com, then nothing could be further from the truth. Compensation will be awarded on the basis of the effect the accident has had on your life, and the costs it has resulted in either directly, or via loss of earnings. At whiplaschcompensation.com we specialise in pursuing compensation claims for people who’ve suffered whiplash injuries, and this specialisation results in our service being the best of its’ kind available. We’re experts in both the nature and causes of whiplash injuries and the process of building a successful claim, and we bring both of these fields of expertise together on a no win no fee basis.

In order to make a successful claim for whiplash compensation it’s necessary to demonstrate two different things. The first is that you are suffering from whiplash. Whiplash is a condition which occurs following damage to the soft tissue of the neck caused by the victims’ head being moved backwards and forwards rapidly and abruptly. The most common scenario for a whiplash injury is a road traffic accident, usually involving a sudden deceleration, resulting in the previously mentioned jolting of the head and neck. It is possible, however to suffer a whiplash injury in other circumstances, such as a bad fall, a sporting accident or anything which involves an appropriately violent impact.

One of the key features of a whiplash injury is that it might not start to take effect in the immediate aftermath of the accident itself. Often, the symptoms can take several hours or even days to start taking effect, so its’ vital that anyone fearing they may have suffered a whiplash injury seeks medical attention urgently, both in terms of their health and building up the records to pursue a successful claim. The doctor concerned will ask about your symptoms and, if necessary, us an x-ray or MRI scan to make absolutely certain that no fracture or dislocation of the spine has taken place.

Once it has been established that you are suffering from whiplash a successful compensation claim will be based upon establishing that the incident which caused your whiplash was the fault of another party. That’s why it’s vital to make a note of all of the particulars of your accident as soon as you can, whilst the incident is still fresh in your memory, and also why extra information such as witness statements, receipts, medical records and details such as vehicle registration numbers can be so vital. Using all of this information, our expert personal injury lawyers will build the strongest possible case for compensation and pursue this case on a no win no fee basis, meaning that you’re not at risk of losing any money, and will be able to keep any compensation that’s awarded.

In terms of compensation, the amount awarded for a case of whiplash will vary depending upon the precise circumstances of the case. Compensation will be awarded in order to cover out of pocket expenses arising from the accident and losses caused by an inability to do your job of work properly, both immediately and in the future. An amount will also be awarded which depends upon the severity of the whiplash itself, with this amount varying from £875 for minor whiplash, up to £16,400 for severe whiplash.

If you feel you may be able to make a claim for whiplash then call us on 0800 567 7144 or submit our online claim form and our trained advisers will tell you if you’re in a position to put a claim forward and then put you in touch with the expert injury lawyers who will both pursue this claim on your behalf, and will be able to give an approximate idea as to how much compensation you may receive.