Whiplash Injury Compensation

Caused by a sudden jolt/movement to the head or body a whiplash injury is a painful and unpleasant experience. The injury happens when the ligaments and tendons are stretched beyond their usual limit. For example when another car hits the rear of your car your head is violently jolted forward and then backwards with the impact. Even at low speeds a whiplash injury can occur.

If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms it is possible you have a whiplash injury: -

Neck pain
Reduced movement in the neck
Sore shoulders and arm
Headaches
Blurred vision
Spasm in the muscles
Dizziness

If you are suffering from, or have suffered from whiplash, following an incident that wasn't your fault, such as a road traffic accident, then you could be entitled to claim compensation for your injuries.

MJP solicitors are ideally positioned to handle a compensation claim as we are able to handle all aspects of a case such as making the compensation claim and organising any medical treatment that may be required to help with your injury.

How To Claim For Whiplash?

Starting a whiplash injury compensation claim with MJP solicitors is simple. All you need to do is call 0333 011 0515 or fill out our simple online claim form to start the process. We'll take it from there.

All our claims are on a No Win No Fee basis and you'll only ever deal with one person throughout the process and they will present the claim and negotiate on your behalf to third party insurers.

Take a look at our claim process in detail

How Much Compensation?

There are two main areas when claiming compensation general damage and special damages.

General damages are calculated on the injury you have and criteria such as how serious it is and the impact it has had on you. The following figures are a guide on what could be claimed. For a more precise figure we would need more details of your case.

Minor Whiplash

For minor injuries the compensation amount could be between: -

£875 to £2,850 if you make a complete recovery within 1 year.
£2,850 to £5,150 if you make a complete recovery within 2 years.

Moderate Whiplash

For moderate whiplash injuries, if the symptoms were more than minor and the injury results in suffering over a number of years and has made your more vulnerable to injury in the future the compensation amount could be between: -

£5,150 to £9,000 where the period of recovery has been protracted and increased vulnerability to further trauma.
£9,000 to £16,400 where there is serious limitation of movement, permanent or recurring pain, discomfort and the possible need for further surgery.