Suffering from Whiplash?
If you are the subject of a Road traffic accident and in effect are suffering from Whiplash, it is likely that you will be entitled to Whiplash compensation toward covering the extent of your injury and any additional losses you have suffered in relation to your harm. In order to asses the quality and to forecast all Whiplash claims, it is important to speak with our experienced panel of professional Whiplash claim solicitors who will verify each case individually according to the nature of the incident. Click 2 talk.
What is a Whiplash?
Whiplash is the resulting injury sustained after a person endures a sudden forward shunt to their body, injuring the muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues in the neck.
Whiplash injuries are typical of Road traffic accidents, in particular where the victim’s vehicle is hit from the rear. It is also somewhat possible to sustain a whiplash injury from slipping on wet surfaces, tripping over obstacles and falling in the workplace. Make sure to consult your local GP immediately, so to support your Whiplash injury claim.
It is likely that you are suffering from a Whiplash injury if:
a) An accident has resulted in suffering, pain and restriction of the neck, upper back, shoulders and arms.
b) Subsequent to the accident, you are suffering from nausea, headache and/ or ‘pins and needles’ in the arms and hands.
It’s important to know:
Symptoms normally take effect 24 hours after the incident, so you may not realise that you are suffering from a Whiplash injury until a short while after the accident.
It is not straightforward to immediately estimate the extent of a Whiplash injury. Therefore, it may take several weeks or months before an informed opinion can be obtained from a suitably qualified medical expert as to the prolonged effect of your sustained injury.
‘No Win No Fee’ Policy
Provided that your Whiplash injury claim is affirmed in an honest, factual proposal, and presents a solid argument towards a successful compensation outcome, our Solicitors will represent your Whiplash compensation claim on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis. A ‘No Win No Fee’ policy means that in the rare and unlikely event that your case does fail, your party will hold no responsibility for any legal cost. In a winning conclusion, the claimers account will be settled by the prosecuted delegation. Remember, No Win No Fee!
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How to treat Whiplash
Opinion varies as to how to treat Whiplash.
Some medical experts recommend rest, providing cervical collars to restrict any movement in the neck. Contrary to this suggestion, other specialists will recommend the neck be kept mobile with a number of gentle exercises prescribed to prevent the neck from stiffening.
It is wholly advised to seek medical advice in first instance following a suspected Whiplash injury. A doctor will be able to clarify how best to alleviate the pain and restore full movement and normality to the injured area.
Following a Whiplash compensation claim, your solicitor may request further medico-legal opinions on your injuries.
What happens next?
Our specialist Whiplash claim solicitors will help you to secure the right medical evidence in support of your Whiplash injury. Following this, a Solicitor will forward the information to the responsible parties insurer, in an attempt to negotiate a fair and reasonable settlement on your behalf.
You will be informed as to any compensation settlement offers presented and advised as to whether the offer is reasonable or sufficient to your injury. In certain cases, your accident claim solicitor may advise you to litigate, directing your case to court in the instance where a settlement has not been reached.
Get in touch
Do not hesitate to call us on Freephone 0800 1 98 98 98 now for a free consultation with an expert accident and claim solicitor.
Alternatively you can click 2 talk to place a Whiplash injury claim online or download our step-by-step guide.
* In certain clinical negligence and criminal injury claims charges may apply.
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