What is a whiplash accident claim
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
What is a whiplash accident claim? How do I know if I can make one? Can I really win in one of these complaints or is it only going to be money down the drain? Well, in order to answer all these questions we are going to examine what people who have been in whiplash accidents have been doing to win their cases.
First of all you need organization. Find all the necessary proof you need that makes you think you have a case at hand. For example after you had the accident you probably went to a GP or a doctor and had a report made by each and these will help you make your case stronger.
After you have what you can to prove your case at hand, you need to contact a solicitor. This is relatively easy as there are a number of quality firms of solicitors with an online presence. Once you have done this and you have at least 3 probable solicitor firms at hand you can check their websites for free of charge consultations. This is very important as here you will get to talk your solicitor, the person who will be in charge of you winning your case for you. Therefore you need to tell that person all that occurred when the accident happened and all the injuries you suffered as a result of it.
Once you have done all this, your solicitor will give you an idea of what you must do and the amount of compensation you can receive. Always look for a solicitor who will take your case on a no win no fee basis. This means that even if your case is not successful it will not cost you a penny and there is no risk to you whatsoever.
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Are you entitled to make a whiplash injury compensation claim
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
Are you entitled to make a whiplash injury compensation claim? If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered whiplash injuries you could be able to claim compensation for them. To make a claim you must make it within three years of the accident taking place. If you do not make your claim within that time you will lose your right to do so.
The amount of money you will be able to claim will depend on the nature and severity of your injuries as well as a number of other factors. It is worth remembering the amount rewarded for your injuries can often make up the smallest part of the compensation you are entitled to. Here is a general guide to the amount of compensation you could receive:
Minor injuries: when a full recovery is made within a year of the accident taking place £800-£3000
Moderate injuries: full recovery within 2 years £3000-£5000
Moderately severe injuries: full recovery within several years £5000-£10,000
Severe injuries: possible long term or permanent damage £10,000+
As well as being able to claim for the pain and suffering your injuries caused you can also claim for a number of other items. These include loss of earnings, medical expenses, vehicle repair and hire and any other additional expenses you may incur as a result of your injury. The most important of these is loss of earnings. If you are forced to take a prolonged time off work or if you are unable to return to work because of your injuries you will be entitled to a significant level of compensation.
If you believe that you have a whiplash injury compensation claim you should contact a solicitor immediately. He will be able to guide you through the process of making a claim and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve.
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Have you been considering making a whiplash accident claim
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator.
Have you been considering making a whiplash accident claim but dont know really where to start? Dont feel ashamed, many people who suffered from this sort of accident get into the same trouble. Many people because they dont have the right help end up making wrong decisions that cause them to lose the compensation money they are entitled to.
You are probably thinking that the misfortune that happened to you wasnt that serious but did you know that whiplash can happen even at low impact speeds? When you suffer a whiplash accident it means that you have suffered an overstretching of the muscles and ligaments in the neck. Among the known symptoms you might find yourself having neck, shoulder or back pain (or all three) or even difficulties swallowing, having problems standing up and some people have experienced depression as one of their symptoms. It is true that most people make a quick recovery after an accident of this type, but some people can also have symptoms which are much more severe and take longer to recover from fully.
If you have been involved in accident that was not your fault you should start making a whiplash accident claim for compensation. For this, you need to find a solicitor who can assist you and advise you about the steps to take after visiting a GP and having a doctors report on your injuries. This is very important, as your solicitor will probably will recommend that you must have this papers with in order to make the proper claim with all the evidence at hand.
If you believe you are inside this category and you believe you can win a complaint of this kind you should talk to a personal injury solicitor today to discuss your case.