Whiplash Claims: Get Compensated Fast and Easy!

What is whiplash injury?

The sudden accelerated to and fro movement of head and neck is called as whiplash injury.. People above the age of 40 are more prone to whiplash injuries.. The pain in a whiplash injury is immense as the injury stretches the cervical muscles thus leading to muscle spasm and inflammation..

Can I claim compensation for whiplash injury?

Yes, you can file whiplash claims as they come under motor accident compensation lawsuit. If whiplash injured patient proves that his or her injury is caused by the negligence of other driver then patient is eligible for compensation.

Whiplash claim: Process (As per new system)

1. It is advisable to consult and hire the lawyer for filing the case.
2. An immediate step of your lawyer will be to submit an online claim notification application to the defendant or to his/her insurance company.
3. After receiving the claim notification defendant will have only 15 days to reply.
4. There might be a chance that your case will take months to be processed due to any of the following reasons:

  • They might consider you equally responsible for the accident, or
  • Do not accept your claim notification due to some incomplete information.
  • Defendant may deny to pay you demanded compensation, or

5. Make sure that you will mention every information thoroughly on claim notification form otherwise it might a chance that your case will be shifted under normal personal injury protocol. This might lower your chance of winning as defendant will get more time to investigate (like 3 months or more).

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