A Whiplash Injury Claims

Whiplash is a neck injury which occurs as a result of front or rear end collision of a four wheeler or it might even occur during a sport activity. Whatever be the cause of the whiplash injury if the victim is able to prove that the whiplash injuries suffered by him was due to the negligence of the third party he is eligible to get that whiplash injury claims immediately. The symptoms of the whiplash injuries do not manifest immediately and might take a few hours or days after the accident. So the victim of the accident is required to seek medical assistance immediately after the injury. Further if the victim is enquired by the police immediately after the accident he should not commit but should say that he is yet to seek medical assistance. This is a very essential factor because the whiplash injury's symptoms do not manifest immediately and by committing to the police officer victim might be at risk while claiming for the whiplash injuries suffered in the accident. Some of the symptoms of whiplash injury are stiffness in the neck and the back region, headache, blurred vision, dizziness, nausea, vomiting etc.

In order to get that whiplash claims immediately the victim should seek medical assistance. The general practitioner of the accident and emergency department would examine the injured victim. The medical record would be a substantial proof in pursuing the whiplash injury claims. Apart from the medical records it is also necessary to collect the details of the person who was responsible for the accident. All these factors are more important in while processing a whiplash injury claim.

Further in order to get that whiplash injury claims immediately the injured could even seek legal assistance. Once the medical report is prepared the solicitor would review the nature of the injury sustained and the losses suffered and the expenses spent for the treatment. The claim would then be prepared and sent to the insurance department. After the completion of the investigation the insurance company responds either by accepting or denying the liability. If the insurance company accepts the liability then the solicitor would present the value of the claim. If the insurance company denies the liability then the solicitor would initiate court proceedings. Generally the claims are settled out of the court as court proceedings would be tedious and time consuming to both the parties.


In order to get that whiplash claims immediately one should be able to present strong medical evidence. Strong medical evidence along with expert legal assistance would enable one to get that whiplash claim deserved by him immediately. It is also essential that the victim should not have any history of neck problems. Only if he can prove that the personal injury caused due to whiplash is the reason for his loss can he get compensation.