When clients approach us about making a whiplash claim, the most common question asked is usually “How much am I likely to get?” However, if you are still suffering with your injury it is very difficult to calculate how much you would be entitled to receive without obtaining accurate medical evidence.
Therefore, here at The Injury Lawyers, we obtain medical evidence on all cases so that we can accurately determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to.
You will attend an examination with a medical expert and they will provide us with a report which details your injuries and the time you are likely to be suffering for. This is called the prognosis and is what your injury claim will be valued on.
Now whiplash injuries can last for a matter of weeks to months or even over a year and the brackets of the values of these types of injury are very wide and therefore it is essential that a report accurately reflects your injuries, the effects they have had on your day to day life and also any treatment that has been sought or recommended by the expert.
Client’s suffering for 6 months and client’s suffering for a year will generally fall into the minor whiplash category and therefore, according to JSB Guidelines, are worth in the region of £875.00 to £5,150.00.
I told you the brackets were wide! However, the amount you are likely to receive is narrowed down by the effects on your lifestyle, any psychological symptoms you may be suffering, treatment received or not received and several other different factors.
Therefore please remember that valuations are case specific and it is recommended that you seek professional advice in order to calculate how much compensation you would receive. Although it has been calculated that the average minor whiplash injury is valued at £2,500.00.
All cases are assessed individually and therefore you need a solicitor who has the experience to review the medical evidence in full, calculate the amount of compensation that is due and fight for this amount for you.
So, as we only deal in cases of personal injury, we are experts in this area and have a professional team who can deal with your claim.
Therefore, if you want to make a claim for compensation for a whiplash injury and want the best and highest amount of compensation for your suffering and any other losses you may have incurred as a result of your accident, please call our claims line on 0800 634 75 75
