Whiplash Claim Cases durung March 2008. How Much Is Whiplash Worth?

March 2008

£2400 - Miss C, Maesteg

Our client was involved in a rear end shunt which lead to soft tissue injury to the neck and back. After being diagnosed with a whiplash injury Miss C has been advised to undertake a course of physiotherapy and she is expected to make a full recovery in between 6 to 9 months.

The third party responsible for the collision initially offered our client £1350. We advised her not to accept this offer and, after issuing court proceedings, the settlement was increased to £2400.

The case brings to light two very important factors in whiplash claims. Firstly, it is important to receive a proper medical diagnosis as soon as possible after the accident. Not only will this ensure that your recovery begins immediately (quick treatment often results in a far quicker recovery) it will also help the legitimacy of your claim.

Secondly, whatever settlement is offered by the third party responsible for the accident, it is worth seeking independent advice from a claims expert such as 1stClaims. We can often seek - and win - far greater damages than initially offered.

£3500 Miss K, Bournemouth

Our client suffered from a whiplash injury following a rear end shunt. After diagnosis, Miss K required physiotherapy treatment through Stepped Care (one of our providers of private medical treatment for our 1stClaims clients) and is likely to make a full recovery. There were no issues surrounding liability and we were able to secure for our client a settlement of £3500.

If you are or have been involved in a traffic accident in which you have suffered from an injury, and in which you believe you are not at fault then 1stClaims can help you. In the case of whiplash injury it's important to get a medical diagnosis as soon as possible after the accident; not only will help your claim it will also mean that you can begin treatment as soon as possible but it will help you achieve a quicker recovery.

£2500 Mr L, Wantage

Our client was involved in a rear end shunt following which he suffered from whiplash injury that required ongoing physiotherapy. Mr L was a high-ranking junior golfer and unfortunately missed out on several competitions and a possible England call up due to his injuries.

Following the accident the Third Party at fault attempted to deal directly with Mr L, even through 1st Claims were already involved in his case. He was offered £800 plus costs but we advised him to turn the offer down.

The claim resulted in a total payment of £2500 to Mr L who is expected to make a full recovery following treatment.

Mr M, Oxford, £1800

Our client was involved in a low speed accident when another car pulled out in front of him on a roundabout. He suffered minor soft tissue injury to the neck and back.

Mr B, Telford, £2750

Our client was involved in a car accident as a passenger and suffered whiplash - thankfully he made a full recovery within 9 months.

He was initially offered £1550 as compensation; however, our expert whiplash solicitor advised him to reject the offer and seek more substantial damages including loss of earnings, loss of gym membership and travel costs. This resulted in a much higher settlement that took full account of the impact of the whiplash injury he suffered.

£3440 - Mrs S, Sheffield

Our client and her young son were involved in a road traffic accident when a car pulled out from a side road into their path. She sought medical attention immediately and was found to have minor soft tissue injury to the neck and private physiotherapy was arranged through Stepped Care.

The third party tried to claim that Mrs S. claim was fraudulent but medical records obtained confirmed the attendance of both Mrs S and her child. The two were subsequently awarded damages of £1690 and £1750 respectively.

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