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It’s common now for a law firm to take 25% of your whiplash claim payout if the case is successful. The government stopped lawyers recovering a Success Fee from the other side and this can now be taken from your payout; but it is capped at 25%.

So with the cap set at 25%, the market rate for lawyers has settled on 25% – but some lawyers are taking much more to cover additional fees, and some are demanding upfront payments too.

So what are your best options?
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Whiplash – unless you’ve had it, you’ll probably have the same rather limited and misunderstood idea that it’s nothing but a little pain and stiffness in the neck that has hardly any affect on the victim whatsoever.

But if you have had it or you are suffering with it now, then you no doubt realise that it can be a lot more complicated and a lot longer lasting than most people think. I’ve had it, and in some ways, it’s never fully gone away three years on.

Here we’ll look at private treatment for whiplash which can normally help a lot.
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In most cases it is dead easy to make a whiplash injury compensation claim. All you need to do is find the right lawyer who can progress the case as quickly as possible and settle the claim for the best possible payout.

It is very important to ensure you actually have a lawyer though – do not deal directly with insurers as you will more than likely end up under settling the case by thousands of pounds. So read on for vital advice about the process.
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There are loads of lawyers out there who can represent you for a whiplash claim. Being in an accident can be stressful enough – but what can be worse is when you suddenly get hounded with calls after an accident. This is unfortunately common because your details will probably be passed around loads of different law firms and claims companies by your insurers, garages, or websites you enquire with.

So who is best to instruct?

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Whiplash has become somewhat of a cliche and is largely frowned upon by society – mainly by those who have never had it. But despite what the media says, whiplash is a real injury and it can cause some real problems. So what actually is whiplash?

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Whiplash is the common injury you’ll end up with if you are involved in a car accident. It’s caused by the ligaments and muscles in your back being stretched beyond their normal range of movement, leaving you with pain and stiffness which normally affects the neck, shoulders, and back area.

How badly you suffer can be related to how bad the accident was, but at the same time two people could be in the exact same accident and can end up suffering in totally different ways.
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Whiplash is almost always in the news, and in the majority of circumstances it’s in the news for all the wrong reasons.

There is a negative stigma attached to making a whiplash claim that suggests it’s a bad thing to do, and this does put many people off the idea of making a claim for whiplash compensation. But one massive thing to note is this – unless you ever actually suffer a whiplash injury, you will probably never appreciate how serious it can be.

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STOP – contact us before you speak to insurers and claims companies to avoid under settling!

Making a whiplash compensation claim can sometimes be a minefield of stress and confusion. You’re likely to be bombarded with calls, emails, texts, and letters from insurers, claims companies, and solicitors all offering to help you out. Your details can be passed around to claims companies and lawyers by insurers, garages, and even the police.

So what should you do and how do you make a claim for whiplash in the right way?

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Have you been involved in a road traffic accident that was not your fault? Did you sustain an injury as a result of the accident? Perhaps you were the driver of a vehicle or maybe you were a passenger? Either way if you have been the unfortunate victim of an accident you could make a claim for compensation.

Many injuries can leave you feeling debilitated. If the injury is of a particularly severe nature you may not be able to go to work. This could affect you financially; you could even lose your job!

The Claims process is straightforward. We can initially provide you with free no obligation legal advice regarding your potential claim. The first stage of a road traffic accident claim is to collate the details of your accident. These details are the inputted to an online portal known as the Road Traffic Accident Portal and form a Claims Notification Form which is a document submitted to the Third Party insurers.
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Most people are eager to get their compensation claim settled as quickly as they can. It’s nice to have some extra cash, especially in times of financial constraints. So, if you’re making a car accident claim, you’ll be wanting to know how long should it take to settle?
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