Reversing the “Compensation Culture” of Whiplash Claims

What’s My Claim Worth have extensive experience dealing with Whiplash Claims that have happened to you in wide variety of circumstances. We have a Whiplash specialist team in Road Traffic Accidents at What’s My Claim Worth who will fight for the compensation that you deserve. Our team understands that it can be a very difficult and daunting time for you and they will do their best to offer a sympathetic ear along with unparalleled legal expertise. If you have suffered Whiplash, which was not your fault, you may be entitled to claim for compensation.

Our team at What’s My Claim Worth will keep you up to date at every stage of your process offering you and your family the best possible service.

Britain has more claims for whiplash than anywhere else in Europe. The often question is, “How much is my whiplash claim worth?”

Road Traffic Accidents have decreased by 23% but claims for Road Traffic Accidents have increased by 70% and it is also suggested that over the last 5 years, the number of fraudulent claims has also increased.

A recent report into whiplash claims explained that if we continue to work closley with the Insurance Industry that we will be on our way to tackling fraudulent whiplash claims, and on top of this to reducing young driver premiums.

Building what is currently being done and what has already been done, by banning referral fees, reforming no-win no fee rules and cracking down on fraud is being done to drive down motor insurance.

Introducing Medical Panels

A person seeking to claim compensation for a whiplash injury must be examined by an independent panel of Doctors/GP’s employed by Medical Reporting Organisations.

To combat fraudulent claims tougher guidance for Doctors’ diagnosis might be needed.

Whiplash claims cost around £90 per year on every car insurance policy.

TOO MANY claims are settled out of court becuase it’s cheaper.

The AA said that, over the past two years, claims for whiplash injury contributed to the biggest car insurance premium increases ever recorded. The cost of whiplash payouts is driving up the cost of insurance.

What should I do immediately after the Road Traffic Accident?

The First thing is for you to seek an Injury Specialist to assess your injuries and determine if you have or have not sustained injuries.

This should be done within 48 hours of the crash.

Symptoms of Whiplash

The most common symptoms involved in Whiplash are:
→ Neck Pain
→ Headache
→ Shoulders/Upper Back
→ Dizziness

Before you see a Specialist

When reporting to your Dr, take extra care to identify specific complaints, take with you a list of all complaints. If something does not feel “right” your Doctor needs to have this information in order to render an informed medical opinion

Notify the Police and your Insurance Company

After the accident, you need to obtain as many details from the other driver as possible
This should include:

• Name;
• Contact details;
• Registration number; and
• Insurance company.

You must then report the accident to your own Insurance company and, if you or your vehicle has suffered damage, to the Police.

Seek Medical Attention

This will ensure you get the appropriate treatment for your injuries.

Collecting Evidence

→ Was the other party to blame?
→ Did they cause you to suffer Whiplash?

What We Can Do For You?

Contact your Local Quality Solicitors

Quality Solicitors, Oliver & Co specialise in Whiplash Claims. Our specialist team of Road Traffic Accident Solicitors have a wide range of experience in dealing with all types of claims, with claims values from the most straight forward of whiplash injury claims to catastrophic injury claims.

Your solicitor will do all the hard work for you. As part of the process of collecting evidence, your solicitor will arrange a medical expert to assess your whiplash before writing a report regarding the extent of your injuries.

If an injury like this has affected you in any way then you should not hesitate to contact us or to try our ‘Calculate my claim’ feature on the right side of this page to see what your claim may be worth. We understand that the injuries that you have suffered can have severe consequences on your day to day life. When fighting for your compensation payout we take into account if you have had to take time off work, if you have had to pay for medication and any other losses that you may have incurred.

Call 0800 849 2220 to speak to a member of our specialist team of personal injury lawyers who will assist you further with this matter.

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