How To File A Whiplash Injury Claim?

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There is no denying that road accidents are the most common cause of personal injuries which also include whiplash and hence it is important that the claims for these are dealt competently and swiftly. Any whiplash compensation or road accident reimbursement is not restricted to the drivers. The passengers, pedestrians and those on bikes can also file their claim, if they got injured because of other driver’s negligent driving.

Most sufferers of these injuries do not know that the damage done by these injuries goes beyond the severe neck pain. The victim might suffer damage on a bone or soft-tissue. There might be other damages and symptoms like joint stiffness, headaches, pins and needles in the upper limbs, and much more. And if these injuries are caused in a road accident because of someone else’s mistake, the law allows you to file for a compensation claim.

Although, the law and rules for whiplash compensation vary in different countries, yet with the aid of an expert solicitor or various accident helpline numbers you can file for your claim. The ‘no win no fee’ system in UK has made it even easier ...
... for the plaintiff to fight for his rights and file for claim. Under this kind of agreement if you win the case, you will receive 100% of your compensation and your solicitor will claim his costs from the offending party or their insurance company. However, if you loose the case you don’t have to pay anything.

Filing a whiplash claim can be hassle free with the help of expert lawyer, but the claim can be made stronger if certain things are kept in mind. Before filing the claim, make sure that there is proper medical check up done of your injuries and wounds. The medical reports from the doctor and various medical records are very important while filing any whiplash claim.

Another vital thing that should be done is that the plaintiff should collect enough documents, evidences and proof to support the claim. The other evidences include pictures of the accident, statement and address of eye witnesses, details of faulty party and the police statement. All these documents help making the claim stronger and authentic.

And you don’t have to worry if the driver who is responsible for your injury ran away after the accident (hit and run case), or he did not have insurance or does not have enough money. In either of the case, your compensation will be paid by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau, or the insurance company of the negligent driver.

As the recovery time for whiplash injuries ranges anytime between months to years there’s therefore a lot at stake for whiplash accident victims when it comes to their economic condition. Hence these claims can reduce your financial burden and help you lead a normal life. The claimant should remember that minor road accident claims can be settled in short time, some cases might take longer time and the plaintiff should not be impatient as the compensation has many advantages.

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