When Should I Make a Whiplash Claim?

When Should I Make a Whiplash Claim?

In our opinion, in is always best to start your whiplash claim sooner rather than later. There are several reasons for this, and I will give you three reasons why you should start your whiplash claim as soon as you possibly can!

Medical Help

In most cases we can normally arrange for private physiotherapy. We can do this right from the outset of the case and arrange for the funding of the treatment so that the other side pays for it at the end of the claim. That way you get access to private medical care when you need it the most – right at the very start of your claim when you are likely to be suffering the most.

Quicker Payment

The quicker you start the whiplash claims process, the quicker you can expect a payout! Whilst this isn’t a strict rule as sometimes you may need to wait a little while to fully heal from your injuries, starting a claim now rather than a year later will normally mean you will get your settlement cheque sooner.

We can also look to get an interim payment, which is a party payment to help you out financially when you need it the most. You’re likely to need this in the initial stages when you may be off work and suffering from lost earnings. We can try and get an interim payment to offset any losses that may be affecting your mortgage payments and living costs!

Law Changes

April 2013 saw some of the biggest legal changes in the history of compensation claiming. They can happen at any time, and recent changes mean most people will really struggle to get a lawyer who will offer anything less than a 25% payout deduction. You are best off making a claim as soon as possible because there may well be some legal changes just around the corner that could affect your ability to claim or affect the amount of money you are entitled to receive.

Call now on 0800 634 75 75 to start your whiplash claim today!