Every year in the UK thousands of people make whiplash injury claims for the injuries they have suffered in car accidents
Posted on 15. Jun, 2011 by Administrator in Whiplash Claims
Every year in the UK thousands of people make whiplash injury claims for the injuries they have suffered in car accidents. Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that people sustain in car accidents on the roads of Britain. Most of the people who suffer whiplash type injuries will go on to make a complete recovery from them usually within a couple of months. However some whiplash injuries can be much more severe and lead to long lasting or even permanent damage.
If you have suffered a whiplash injury you should speak to a solicitor immediately. He will be able to offer you advice about your case and how likely it will be to succeed. He will also be able to give you an idea about how much compensation you will be able to claim for your injuries. Payments for whiplash injuries depend on the nature and severity of the injuries. As a guideline you could expect:
Minor injuries: £800-£3000
Minor to moderate injuries: £3000-£5000
Moderately severe injuries: £5000-£10,000
Severe injuries: £10,000+
When you are making a claim for a whiplash injury it is worth remembering that the money you receive for your injuries only makes up a part of your compensation entitlement. The amount of money you could claim may well be much greater. This is because there are a number of other things you can claim compensation for such as medical treatment, expenses and other losses. The most important item is lost earnings. If you were forced to take a prolonged period of time off work or could not return to work at all you would be able to claim a substantial sum of money.
The whiplash injury claims process is simple and straightforward so contact a solicitor today about your case.