A Five Step Guide to Making Whiplash Claims (Keep It In The Car!)

Whiplash Injuries are caused by hyperextension of the neck, both forwards and backwards, owing to a quick jerk. Usually people experience whiplash injuries in the case of a collision caused by rapid acceleration or deceleration.

The symptoms of whiplash injuries are:

·        Stiffness and pain in neck, shoulders or in the lower back

·        Headaches

·        Dizziness

·        Fatigue

·        Blurred vision

Anyone who has had a road traffic accident and is experiencing whiplash, can obtain compensation for his or her whiplash injury by simply making a whiplash injury claim. The price depends on the level and severity of injury, although other conditions are involved.  Individuals who are experiencing the above mentioned symptoms, even weeks after the accident, need to follow the steps below, which will help greatly in dealing with the whiplash injury claim during the compensation process.

The significant points that should be kept in mind for securing compensation for a whiplash injury are:

1.      If possible, one should take pictures of the location where the accident took place, showing the damage/s to the car, as pictures are the best evidence of proving that one had the accident.

2.      One needs to make sure that they have full written details of the accident, and if it involves a third party, the correct name and address for the third party, car registration number and a witness statement from them. The time and the place of the accident, the weather conditions at the time of the accident, and all the other required information should be in a written form. Everyone who is involved in the accident has to submit details on request, which is the law - and if anyone does not give their details then Police can be called for assistance. If an accident victim is already obtaining assistance from Police then they should note the police’s PC numbers and rank information for further correspondence.

3.      After the accident, if anyone has consulted a doctor or is still consulting, or anyone was admitted to hospital because of severe injury owing to the accident in question, then all prescriptions from that doctor and any hospital documents should be filed for the whiplash injury claim. Insist on getting a report of this kind because it will be the most important supporting document for evidence of injury during the compensation claim.

4.      If one is avoiding driving due to injury and/or subsequent dizziness, and they are an employee, then a report should be submitted to the employer’s health and safety department, and a written document should be taken from them too.

5.      Collect all the above documents and find a reputable Whiplash Injury claim lawyer or attorney to work for the compensation claim.

Hiring a specialised lawyer is necessary to make a successful insurance claim. Nowadays, there are several resources and free help lines available on the internet, which can advise and inform the compensation for whiplash injuries. Some web portals provide free advice along with the expert attorney’s services. If the claimant uses their service than he gets 100% compensation. Result.