Common Personal Injury Claims

Whiplash Compensation Claims

Whiplash injuries have become increasingly recognised as a debilitating injury. You can normally expect to receive compensation between £750 and £4,575 depending on the severity of your symptoms and the length of your recovery.

Montgomery Steven v Direct Line Insurance plc 2007

In this case, the claimant's stationary vehicle was hit from behind on an Edinburgh road. Although he drove away from the accident, he noted stiffness in his neck, back and shoulder. He suffered from pain and stiffness in his neck and upper back for 4 or 5 weeks after the accident but made a full recovery within 3 months.

Compensation for pain and suffering = £1,600

Alison Spink v Jamie Lawrie 2006
The claimant was in a road traffic accident and although she did not suffer any pain immediately after the accident, she attended Accident and Emergency later that day with neck, shoulder and back pain. She required to be absent from her work for one week and was still suffering from episodes of pain two years after the accident.
Compensation for pain and suffering = £5,250

Remember, these cases are only a guide. The amount of compensation you are awarded for your pain and suffering will depend on your particular injuries, how they have affected you and your recovery from them. Please call our Compensation lawyers on 0800 0891331 for a more detailed assessment of your case or complete the compensation claim form.

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