Whiplash Injury Compensation Claims in Leeds
Whiplash is an injury to the neck caused by its sudden and sharp movement. Whiplash is most commonly associated with car crashes, but can also be caused by sports injuries, as well as slip, trips and falls. In particular, whiplash occurs in road traffic accidents when a vehicle is hit from behind – it does not have to be a severe impact to result in injury.
If you have suffered whiplash in an accident that was not your fault, then you can make a compensation claim against the negligent party’s insurance company. This is because an accident that has resulted in a whiplash injury is likely to have occurred because of a breach of duty of care, for example, because of a speeding driver.
In line with FCA Regulations, you are entitled – if you fulfil the necessary criteria – to make a claim for injury arising from a motor accident in Leeds to the Claims Portal. You do not need to instruct a solicitor and can submit a claim free of charge. Our panel solicitors will charge a fee for providing advice and submitting your claim. This fee may be up to 25% of the claim value plus VAT. We will be able to inform you in more detail when you enquire on 01132 234 466^.
What is Whiplash? Can I Claim Compensation For It?
Whiplash is a common injury which is often caused by road traffic accidents. In the event of a crash or bump, the driver or passenger’s head is thrown forward and then back quickly, putting strain on the delicate muscles, sinews, and tendons of the neck. It can sometime be a few days before symptoms occur. The symptoms can vary from minor discomfort to serious and ongoing pain and loss of mobility.
Symptoms of whiplash include headaches and a painful or stiff neck, shoulder or arms. The unusual feature of whiplash injuries is that in some cases the symptoms do not appear until days after the accident. Therefore, following any accident, you should make a careful note of the following information (if you are fit to do so) in case you have to rely on them later:
- Insurance and registration details
- Car make, model and colour
- Road and weather conditions
- Details of any witnesses
- Medical reports if you received medical attention
Whiplash Injury Compensation Amounts
The amount of compensation you can claim following a whiplash injury will depend on the seriousness of your personal injury, and it can vary from £1,000 to £100,000. In addition to compensation for the whiplash, a claimant can also recover any other losses they have incurred from damage to property to loss of income and medical expenses including physiotherapy. This will be paid out by the negligent party’s insurance company.
Making a whiplash compensation claim is simple, Our personal injury solicitors** for Leeds will not only guide you through the process, they will do so on a no win no fee* basis. That way, you will not have to pay expensive legal fees. However, if you want to bring a whiplash injury compensation claim, you must do so within three years of the date of the accident. Therefore, if you are looking to get legal help making your claim, you should speak with our personal injury lawyers as soon as possible.
Contact Our Whiplash Injury Claims Solicitors** For Leeds
If you or a loved one has suffered from Whiplash and someone else is to blame, contact us today. Call us on 01132 234 466^ You can also contact us online by completing our enquiry form.