WHIPLASH COMPENSATION CLAIM UK

A car that weighs 3,500 pounds and travels at only 10 miles per hour can generate a force of 25 tons when colliding with another moving vehicle. The sudden impact of a force like this can cause massive internal damage to the driver or passengers in the vehicle that is hit. Common neck injuries such as sprained muscles or torn tissue often occur. If you are a UK resident who has been involved in a collision that was not your fault, then you should consider making a whiplash compensation claim for injuries such as these.

Recent studies have shown that between 40 and 45% of injuries are caused by vehicles striking other vehicles from the rear. Whiplash can be caused by other types of accidents, but vehicle accidents are by far the most common cause. It is a dangerous injury, as symptoms are not immediately obvious and injuries can go untreated. It is believed that around 40% of sufferers go on to develop arthritis within five years because they failed to get adequate treatment for their injuries.

Making a whiplash compensation claim can be a complicated process. There are steps you should take after the accident to ensure you can make a successful claim. It is vital that you can prove on the balance of probabilities that the fault of the accident lies with the other party involved. A doctor examining you may not be able to diagnose the extent of your injuries immediately so you must make sure you inform them of every detail of your injury, no matter how minor it may seem. Treatments available include chiropractic therapy, physiotherapy, osteopathic treatment and other alternative therapies. If the accident can be proved to be the fault of another party then you will be able to claim for the full extent of your losses in addition to damages for pain and suffering.

When you decide to make a whiplash compensation claim you should contact us, either via telephone or online, to submit your case. We have a network of expert solicitors who are friendly, experienced and reliable. They can guide you step by step through the entire claims process, from filing the claim through to claiming 100% compensation. All our solicitors work on the no win no fee basis, so that your claim will not cost you a penny, regardless of the outcome.

Once your claim has been submitted, the insurers of the parties involved will appoint an independent medical expert to examine you. This expert will assess the extent of your injuries and report back. The outcome of this assessment normally determines the amount of compensation that you will be awarded. Claims are often settled peacefully without the need to go to court.