Whiplash Injury Compensation in Manchester
Whiplash is the name given to a particular type of injury to the neck. It is a result of a sudden force to the neck, resulting in the neck being stretched and strained.
Whiplash is a common result of car crashes, but can also be caused by sports injuries and falls. If you have suffered whiplash then you can make a compensation claim against the negligent party i.e., the other driver’s insurance company. This is because drivers have a duty of care towards the health and safety of other road users.
Whiplash symptoms do not always present themselves immediately after the accident and can take a couple of weeks. Once present, the claimant is likely to suffer from a painful neck and or back and shoulders, headaches, stiffness, and dizziness. Usually whiplash injuries do not last very long and in most cases just a few weeks.
Make a Claim for a Whiplash Injury
In line with FCA Regulations, you are entitled – if you fulfil the necessary criteria – to make a claim for injury arising from a motor accident in Manchester to the Claims Portal. You do not need to instruct a solicitor and can submit a claim free of charge. Our panel solicitors will charge a fee for providing advice and submitting your claim. This fee may be up to 25% of the claim value plus VAT. We will be able to inform you in more detail when you enquire on 01615 168 871^.
In order to make a successful claim, following a road traffic accident, there are certain procedures you should follow (if possible). This includes: obtaining the details of any witnesses, taking photographs of the scene, exchanging insurance details and noting down the description of the other vehicle including the make, model and colour. You should also seek medical advice as soon as possible, as you have a duty to mitigate/not exacerbate your loss.
The amount of compensation you can claim for whiplash will depend on the seriousness of the injury, the recovery time, and how much the claimant is at fault for his or her own injuries. For example, by not wearing a seat belt or by being on the phone. The compensation will be negotiated by the claimant’s Manchester personal injury solicitor with the negligent party’s insurance company. If the parties are unable to agree liability or the settlement amount, then the matter will go to court.
If you have suffered whiplash in a car accident or otherwise, then you should make a claim within three years of the date of the accident, otherwise you may be barred from doing so. In limited circumstances, the three-year rule can be waived, although this is rare.
Let us handle the details
The Accident Claims Manchester team will handle every aspect of your compensation claim. All that we ask is that you give us as much information about the causes of your personal injury as possible. In order for us to explore the maximum level of compensation that you could be entitled to, we will need to know:
- What kind of accident caused your whiplash?
- When did this happen?
- Where did your accident happen?
- Did anyone see you?
- How did you get the whiplash treated?
If you can provide us with as much information about your accident as possible, we will be able to handle all the minute details: we will deal with all the paperwork; we will contact any witnesses and speak to them about what they saw; and we will handle any negotiations that need to take place. We pride ourselves on taking the stress away from clients hoping to secure compensation for whiplash.
Whiplash Injury Solicitors** for Manchester
If you have suffered a whiplash injury and weren’t to blame, our team can help you claim compensation through our no win, no fee* service. Call our accident solicitors** on 01615 168 871^ or contact us online.
