WHIPLASH COMPENSATION CLAIM

If you have suffered personal injury that is the result of somebody else’s negligence, then you may be entitled to make a claim. You are entitled to be paid damages even if you were partially to blame for the accident. To be able to obtain damages, you usually have to prove that there was fault or “negligence” on the part of another person. Negligence occurs when there is a breach in duty of care by another person towards you and that breach results in damage.

Special Damages.

Loss of Income.
If you are unable to work as a result of your injuries, you may be entitled to be compensated for loss of earnings. Loss of income compensation includes past and future income and loss of pension entitlements.

Gratuitous assistance / domestic care.
If you require care following your accident and that care is provided to you by family members or friends, then you may be entitled to be paid for the cost of that care.

Out-of-pocket expenses.
Injuries usually require medical treatment and rehabilitation. Courts will award sums for expenses incurred in respect of medical treatment, pharmaceutical needs and the cost of travelling to and from medical appointments to receive medical treatment.

General damages.

In a whiplash compensation claim this category covers items which cannot be calculated precisely. It includes damages for pain and suffering following the accident. General damages for pain and suffering are assessed by reference to previously decided court cases. General damages can also be claimed for any post-accident change in lifestyle, for loss of congenial employment and for disadvantage on the open labour market.

Interest

May be claimable on some of your accident compensation.

There are time limits applicable to all personal injury cases. In general terms a claim must either be settled or proceedings must have been issued in a court of law within three years of the event or the opportunity to claim compensation may be lost forever. There are exceptions to this rule for those under the age of eighteen years at the time of the accident and for the mentally disabled. The court does have discretion to extend time and advice should always be sought from a legal professional.

Here are 3 good reasons to choose our lawyers:

1. Our lawyers will provide you with legal advice on your rights and entitlements to compensation with no further obligation.
2. Our solicitors are specialist accredited expert members of the Law Society personal injury panel with extensive experience in negotiating, settling and litigating accident compensation claims.
3. If you decide to instruct any of our specialists to obtain compensation for you, they will act on a “no win no fee” basis. Compensation is paid in full and win or lose there is no charge.¹