Whiplash Injury

If you have been unfortunate enough to suffer a whiplash injury then we are here to help you get back on the road. We can help you claim compensation for your injuries by offering a 100% Compensation - No Win No Fee service, meaning that you receive 100% of your compensation and pay absolutely nothing to claim.

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is "an injury to the cervical spine caused by an abrupt jerking motion of the head, either backward or forward."

There are four grades of Whiplash-Associated Disorder (WAD) which have been defined by the Quebec Task Force (QTF):

Grade 1: complaints of neck pain, stiffness or tenderness only but no physical signs are noted by the examining physician.
Grade 2: neck complaints and the examining physician finds decreased range of motion and point tenderness in the neck.
Grade 3: decreased range of motion plus neurological signs such as decreased deep tendon reflexes, weakness, insomnia and sensory deficits.
Grade 4: neck complaints and fracture or dislocation, or injury to the spinal cord.

How is whiplash caused?

Whiplash is caused by a sudden abnormal movement or force of the neck causing damage to the soft tissue and muscles. This type of movement of the head, neck or shoulder area is common in a car accident where the brakes are applied suddenly or the vehicle impacts on an object at speed.

Compensation for whiplash

For a moderate whiplash injury you could receive up to £14,500
For a minor whiplash injury you could receive up to £4,575
For a severe neck injury you could receive up to £86,500
For other injuries, see our compensation guidelines

Case Study

10 year old whiplash victim receives EUR 21,000 compensation

An Irish court has ordered €21,000 in accident compensation to be paid to a 10 year old boy, who received whiplash injuries after his father's car was involved in a crash. He suffered whiplash injuries in the accident and began to complain that he was having trouble focusing on the blackboard at school due to intermittent blurred vision. He was also complaining of headaches after the crash.

You can make a claim if...

The accident happened less than 3 years ago*
The accident was not your fault
You have suffered injury, losses or expenses

* unless it is a claim for a child, which can be made any time up until the child reaches the age of 21. There are very few other exceptions.

So, if you've suffered an injury in a car accident in the last three years, contact us to find out how we can help you claim the compensation you are legally entitled to.

Call our free phone helpline 0800 0688 500 to speak to an advisor in confidence.

Or fill in our easy online claim form for a free claim assessment with no obligation.

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