Whiplash can be a very frustrating and debilitating condition. At The Injury Lawyers, we hear from our clients on a daily basis about the devastating effect it can have on their lives, and the severe pain that it can cause. It makes it all the more frustrating for our clients that this injury has been caused due to an accident through no fault of your own; but rather down to the negligence of another person or company. I am writing this blog to inform you of the reasons why you should bring a claim for your whiplash injury.
Compensation
Claiming compensation can bring back the feeling that justice is being done. Compensation is meant to put you back in the position you would have been in had the accident not have happened. This is why it is crucial that the law firm you choose does not make any deductions from your compensation; allowing you to receive 100% of it all.
On top of claiming for compensation for your injuries, you can also claim for other losses you have suffered as a result of the accident. A common example of a type of loss is a loss of earnings. You may be able to claim for this if you have been absent from work as a result of your accident, and were unpaid, or on a reduced rate of pay (such as Statutory Sick Pay).
Treatment
For many whiplash sufferers, treatment such as physiotherapy can make all the difference to a speedy recovery, allowing you to get back to normal daily life quicker. It is a sad fact that in many areas of the country, NHS waiting lists for such treatment can be lengthy – this is one of the reasons why good law firms offer early medical intervention. At The Injury Lawyers, we are able to offer private medical treatment, such as physiotherapy, osteopathic treatment, or chiropractic treatment, from the outset of your claim. This is at no cost to you – depending on whether you win or lose your claim, this cost is claimed from the other side, or covered by insurance.
Hassle free
If you get the right law firm on board, your claim can be run with the minimum of hassle to you. I can hear you saying – ‘how do I find the right law firm?’ In answer to this, you should ask the law firm about their service standards; these may include returning client calls within 24 hours or updating you on your claim every 2 weeks, for example. Standards such as these can reduce the stress and hassle that a claim can bring if you choose the incorrect firm, and end up chasing them for information on a continual basis.
If you have any further questions regarding your potential claim, feel free to give us a call.
