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For
many people, the thought of making a compensation
claim after sustaining an injury is not an option that
immediately springs to mind but for painful injuries such as
whiplash, it is well worth considering.
Whiplash
is a condition many people have heard of but often are not fully
aware of the impact it can have on a sufferer's quality of life. More
than just simple neck pain, whiplash can cause a whole range of
symptoms including headaches, pins and needles, dizziness, exhaustion
and visual disturbances as well as ringing in the ears. Although the
majority of whiplash cases will resolve within four to eight weeks,
residual symptoms can persist for longer and more severe cases will
continue for prolonged periods of time, sometimes even years.
It is for this reason that that many
people are turning to no
win no fee solicitors to help them with a whiplash
claim, as the money awarded can help sufferers with their quality
of life whilst the symptoms continue. However, even if the condition
resolves quickly, a compensation claim can still be considered as
based on industry averages, a typical whiplash payout can be expected
in the region of £200-£2500. More often, a compensation claim for
whiplash is settled for around £3500. Those unlucky enough to be
suffering from chronic and severe symptoms may be awarded £7750 or
more. Even the mildest case can expect to be awarded a payment of
around £500.
One
of the key factors in determining the total payout is the length of
time the symptoms persisted. As a general rule, if the condition
resolved within 12 months, a payment of up to £2500 will be
received. Those who continue to suffer for over a year but less than
four years can expect an award of up to £7750. For the unlucky few
whose symptoms continue for more than four years, an award in excess
of £7750 is possible.
There
can be many different causes for whiplash but even if you are partly
at fault, a claim can still be considered. An experienced solicitor
will be able to help with a whiplash claim in these cases as the
amount awarded will be proportionate to the extent of responsibility
apportioned for the incident.
The
success of any compensation claim will hinge not only on the severity
of the injury, but also the quality of the medical evidence presented
and the experience of the solicitor handling the case. Anyone
considering making a whiplash claim should not be required to make
any payments to a solicitor upfront and may find using a no win no
fee solicitor a better option.
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