26/04/2017
***Ever wondered how much you can claim from a Whiplash injury?***
Whiplash injury is a type of neck injury caused by sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. It occurs when the soft tissues in the neck become stretched and damaged.
As most whiplash injuries are caused due to road accidents, the person suffering from the injury might be eligible for a claim. In order to be eligible for compensation, it is necessary to go through a complete and thorough medical examination.
While estimating an average payment amount is difficult, whiplash injuries are graded on a scale of 0-4 with 0 being a minor whiplash injury, which involves very little, or no pain and suffering that clears up quickly without treatment. A grade 4 is a serious injury, with a fracture or dislocation in the spine, causing severe and/or long-term pain and suffering, requiring extensive medical care. Most whiplash injuries are classified as minor, with recovery time set at 3 months for over 85% of those who suffer from the injury.
For the above mentioned minor cases, the estimated payout is between £1,000 and £5,000. For about 10% of the cases, where the pain persists for a prolonged period of time the range is around £5,000 to £8,700, escalating to around £16,000. In case of permanent damage to the spine, the payout amount can go up to £95,000.
If you feel, you have been the victim of a whiplash injury or any other injury due to an accident; we can assist by putting you in touch with some of the finest personal injury lawyers who can help you claim in the shortest time frame possible. Fill up a short form here- http://claiminjurynationwide.co.uk/Home/RoadTrafficAccident?src=fdc&lid=zip32