Whiplash Claim
Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle accidents, usually when the car has been hit from behind. It is estimated that some form of whiplash injury occurs to car passengers in 20% of road accidents and these sufferers could be eligible to make a claim for compensation.
A whiplash injury occurs when the soft tissues of the neck are put under abnormal stress or force that caused movement beyond the neck’s usual range of movement. Whiplash injuries can also happen during sporting activities or as a result of a fall.
Some people make a quick recovery but this depends on the severity of the injury. Others suffer restricted movement and extreme pain. Whiplash injury can also be long-lasting and you may need to claim compensation to compensate your loss of earnings if you find yourself in a situation where you have to take time off work to recover.
A doctor will be able to diagnose a whiplash easily either by an examination or an x-ray. The extent of the damage will dictate the amount of compensation you are likely to be rewarded with.
As the recovery rate from a whiplash injury can be unpredictable it is important to seek professional legal advice on the best way to pursue your claim. Specialist lawyers will assess whether you are eligible to make a claim in the first place and then guide and support you through the claiming process. Seeking legal advice if the best way to ensure that you receive a fair compensation award.
It may be the case that the insurance company may try to settle a whiplash claim, and in this situation it is still advisable to seek legal advice to ensure that everything is above board and that you are being treated in a fair manner.
If you need advice on how to make a whiplash injury claim then contact Accident consult today for more information.
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