How to make a Whiplash claim

Seeking Whiplash Compensation

Many people who have fallen victim to a whiplash accident do not make a claim for compensation because they believe it is complicated and expensive; this is simply not the case. Whatever the type of accident you may have been involved in, if it was somebody else’s fault, you may be entitled to make a 100% no win no fee compensation claim.

Compensation

We appreciate that compensation will not make up for the accident you have been involved in however it will certainly assist you getting on with your life. Whiplash Compensation can prove imperative in some claims, such as where a disability has been suffered and the injured person’s home requires modifying. Whiplash Compensation is sometimes needed to pay for medical care for an ongoing injury or even to make up for future earnings which will be lost.

How Much Whiplash Compensation Will I Receive

Every whiplash claim will need to be considered on its own merits. No two injuries are identical. The amount of compensation you will obtain will be based on your particular circumstances. You can rest assured that as a result of our solicitors' expertise you will obtain the appropriate amount of compensation for your injury claim.

When valuing a whiplash claim several factors are considered these include the type of injury and seriousness of the injury suffered. Solicitors and barristers will rely on many sources to value a claim including the Judicial Studies board guidelines. This part of the claim is known as general damages. As well as the actual injury parties incur various financial expenses e.g. travel costs and loss of earnings. Both general and special damages are discussed in further detail below.

General Damages

The principal items claimed in this category are for "pain and suffering" and "loss of amenity". Pain describes the physical pain caused or consequential to the injury arising directly out of the accident. Suffering is the mental aspect of the injury and includes anxiety and stress. Amenity means the loss of enjoyment of life.

Special damages

As stated above special damages cover the other financial losses which have been and will be incurred as a result of an accident e.g. any medications, loss of earnings or out-of-pocket expenses incurred as a result of the accident. Other items that can be claimed under category include:-

1. nursing care full or part time
2. conversion of cars for permanently disabled victimsrepairs to cars, motorcycles or bicycles, a hire car,

3. loss of no claims bonus or excess

Special damages take into consideration any losses which may be incurred in the future including loss of earnings.

Contact us today for free on 0800 011 2172 to find out if you entitled to make a whiplash compensation claim, we can assist. Our personal injury solicitors work on a no win, no fee basis and we will protect you from legal costs so no matter what the outcome of your car accident claim, you will not have to pay a penny to anyone.