Sadly, whiplash injuries are a common effect of all types of personal injury accidents.

The symptoms differ, as does the length of time they occur for. As every case is different, it is difficult to say for certain how much compensation you will get. However, this post will give you a good idea by shedding further light on average whiplash claims, as well as the different things you can claim for.

WILL I HAVE TO GO TO COURT TO SETTLE MY CLAIM?

There are no guarantees. In most instances, your claim will be settled out of court. In fact, less than three percent of personal injury claims actually go to trial. Therefore, in most cases, it will never get that far.

DO I HAVE GROUNDS FOR A SUCCESSFUL CLAIM?

Usually, in order to determine whether you are entitled to compensation for your whiplash injury, you have to ensure the injury was not your fault, that it occurred within the last three years and that you received professional medical attention as a result of the incident.

HOW MUCH COMPENSATION WILL YOU BE ENTITLED TO?

Unfortunately, it is impossible to say. Every case is different. Compensation is generally split into two types – general damages and special damages. The former is based on your level of suffering and how the injury impacts your daily life. Special damages are calculated based on any expenses you have encountered because of your injury, such as travel costs.

WHAT IF I DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO MAKE A CLAIM?

You don’t actually need money to begin your claim with some car accident attorneys. This is because there are flexible terms and no win, no fee options.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR MAKING A CLAIM?

Yes – in most instances you have three years to make a claim from the date of the incident that caused your whiplash injury. Therefore, if you suffered a car crash on July 17th, 2017 you have until July 17th, 2020 to ensure that court proceedings have begun.

WHAT CAN I CLAIM FOR IF I HAVE SUFFERED A WHIPLASH INJURY?

One of the reasons why the amount of compensation differs so much is because you will not only be compensated for the injury itself, but also any expenses you have experienced as a result. Thus, what else can you claim for? The following is a mere handful of the most common out of pocket expenses individuals get compensation for…

• Travel Expenses
• Additional Help Or Care Whilst Recovering
• Treatment And Prescription Costs
• Loss Of Earnings
• Hospital Visits And Parking
• Additional Household Costs