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Quite a lot of people are aware that where they have been injured through no fault of their own they could be entitled to compensation.  As such, they seek to instruct a lawyer to act on their behalf.  What most people are not sure about is how claiming for compensation works.  Here is a quick guide to the claiming process for most general accidents, such as accidents at work or accidents in the street.

The very first step is getting in touch with your injury lawyer and providing them with as much detail as possible about your accident.  So, if you tripped over a piece of defective paving whilst you were out shopping, your injury lawyer will need to know the precise location of the defect.  For example, it could be outside the entrance of a shop, or if it was outside a house, the number of the house and name of the road would be useful.  Of course, taking pictures of the defect and the accident location is also particularly helpful.

Once we have all your details, the details of the accident, and we know who we are to pursue your claim against, we then compile what is called the Letter of Claim.  This gets sent to the negligent third party and outlines what has happened and why we believe they should compensate you for your injuries.  By law they are entitled to a period of 21 days in which to respond to this letter and acknowledge receipt.
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At The Injury Lawyers we hear from our clients on a daily basis what a debilitating condition whiplash can be. This is why we treat it with the utmost seriousness and fight tooth and nail to maximise our client’s compensation.

Causes

Whiplash is caused by a sudden jolt to the head, causing the neck to move beyond its normal range. This in turn causes nerves, muscles and tendons in the neck to be damaged. This damage causes the symptoms of whiplash that I will discuss in the following blog.
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Many people may think that claiming for compensation is complex, complicated, and full of hassle. Well, I am writing this blog to explain that it doesn’t have to be that way, and that claiming for personal injury is very procedural and systematic – so, whether you are perusing a claim against a global corporation or against an individual, the system is the same.

The system I am about to describe is that which most personal injury claims run through, except for road traffic accidents that took place after 30^th April 2010 and are below a value of £10,000. If your claim is the exception then feel free to have a look at some of our other helpful blogs which will explain that process.

The first stage of beginning a claim for compensation is your solicitor sending out a Letter of Claim. This is the first correspondence a Defendant will receive on the matter and it aims to set out all the accident circumstances, your injuries, and the reasons for their negligence.
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OK – so you have had an accident through no fault of your own, and you believe you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and any suffering you have had to endure. Who do you speak to for advice, and who do you instruct for your claim?

In all honesty, it’s entirely up to you! I of course will suggest that you speak to us as we are a firm of specialist personal injury lawyers. We are an actual law firm, so we do not pass details over to anyone else to have your claim – it’s us that advise you, and it’s us that represent you.

But aside from my attempts to sway you over to our service, here is a quick guide as to what you should look out for when it comes to getting the right advice and getting the right lawyer for your claim:
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What is Personal Protective Equipment?

Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE as it is more informally known, is equipment which can be used or worn to protect you from risks to your health and safety.  There is a wide range of PPE which is available depending on the job that you do, and the risks that are involved. PPE can range from safety boots, to safety goggles, to respirators.  PPE can be so important, as it does not just protect from those one-off accidents, but also those medical conditions which form over a period of time – known as industrial diseases. An example of an industrial disease is Vibration White Finger – the risk of getting this condition can be reduced through the use of PPE, such as anti-vibration gloves.  In severe cases of Vibration White Finger, a sufferer can lose all feeling in their fingers and through to their hands.

What are your employer’s duties?
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If you are reading this blog it is most likely because you have suffered a whiplash injury, and you want to know how much compensation you could be due.  This comes as no surprise to us at The Injury Lawyers because it is a question we get asked every day.  Unfortunately, there is no straightforward answer – but as experts in our field we can provide an estimate as to the value of your claim.

According to the Judicial Studies Board (JSB) Guidelines the following values for your whiplash injury apply:

Minor whiplash injuries = £875 to £5,150.00

Moderate whiplash injuries = £5,150 to £16,400

Severe whiplash injuries = £16,400 to £97.000

Here are a few further things to consider:
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Motorcycle accidents are unfortunately becoming more and more common. This is maybe due to the fact that motorcyclists are the more vulnerable road users in comparison to say cars users. Motorcycles do not have the same obvious in built protection such as that of welded metal and crumple zones which cars offer, and so once an accident occurs there are often more serious injuries involved. This is one of the reasons why for victims of motorcycle accidents choosing a specialist personal injury lawyer with a wealth of experience can make all the difference.

Being seriously injured means that your case is likely to be more complex and may last longer. In this instance it is especially advisable to avoid using referral agencies for your claim. Referral agencies simply sell on your claim onto a law firm giving them a drop in their profits to begin with, which can mean that you get a poorer service and possibly a claim that drags on longer than it needs to.

If you have been in an accident as described above, you may be looking for a law firm to instruct on your claim. I have therefore set out some of the benefits which you should look for in a firm below:
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If you have been injured in a road traffic accident through no fault of your own, it is likely that you will be entitled to compensation from the negligent third party’s insurance.  What’s more, you could receive this compensation in a matter of weeks or in just a couple of months.  This blog sets out to explain how to go about making a claim for compensation for an injury arising out of a road traffic accident, and to dispel fears that obtaining this compensation could take years.

Once you have consulted a medical expert about your injuries, the best thing you can do if you consider that you should receive compensation for your injuries is to get in touch with an expert and quality injury lawyer who specialises in dealing with road traffic accident claims.  Such lawyers are best placed to progress your claim as they have vast experience in the field and obtain thousands of pounds in compensation for innocent victims of road traffic accidents every day.

Things to consider when instructing your injury lawyer:

• Make sure they do not charge you a penny for your claim, win or lose
• Are they able to help you obtain free private medical treatment?
• How often will they keep you updated regarding your claim?  What are their service levels like?
• Do they pay referral fees? If so, they will probably offer a limited service in order to recoup this fee
• Are they experts in the field?

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Whiplash can be an extremely debilitating condition – it can be painful and leave you unable to go to work, socialise with friends, or do the hobbies which make you happy.  At The Injury Lawyers we hear about the effects of whiplash on a daily basis from our clients. We encourage our clients to tell us the full effects of their condition and to give us updates on how their recovery is progressing on a regular basis – as all these factors are considered when placing a value on a claim.

At The Injury Lawyers we see whiplash most commonly as a result of road traffic accidents. This is because the condition is caused by a sudden jolt to the head which causes the neck to move beyond its normal range of movement. This then causes the muscles and tendons in the area to be damaged and leaves the victim with some or all of the common symptoms below:

• Pain, tenderness and / or stiffness in the neck
• Pain radiating down the shoulders and / or into the back
• Pins and needles type sensations in the arms
• Severe, recurrent headaches
• Reduced or even no mobility in the neck and affected areas

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Compensation is meant to put you back in the position you would have been in had you not ever been involved in the accident.

This means that, not only are you entitled to claim back for your injuries, but also for any financial losses you have suffered as a result of those injuries.

In order to give you an idea of what losses you can claim for, I have listed some of the more common types of losses below:
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