Whiplash Injury

Whiplash injury is by far the most common type on injury resulting from a road traffic accident, and there are the equivalent of around one thousand two hundred claims for whiplash every day. In fact, the UK has one of the highest rates of whiplash injury in Europe, with the EU average being forty percent of all accidents coming from whiplash, while in the UK, this figure is around seventy five percent.

Injuries involving road traffic accidents are claimed from the responsible driver's insurance policy, rather than actually suing the person individually. This actually makes the process potentially much more straightforward for you as a claimant, as there is usually no need to go to court, and insurance companies will have legal departments who deal with such matters regularly, who are sometimes willing to draw a quick close to any claims. You should contact a specialist solicitor to help you with your claim, as they will advise you of all the steps in the process, how much compensation you might receive, and what action is required from you. If you are a passenger in the car at fault, you can still claim from the driver's insurance policy, usually without affecting their premium, as well as being able to claim if you are a passenger in a taxi or coach. The most important step you can take before getting legal advice is to visit your doctor, as their records will be vital medical evidence for the case. However, you can make a claim for road traffic injuries up to three years from the date of the accident.