Compensation Claims Case Study: Whiplash from Car Bump

Suffering whiplash from a rear bump from a car can cause varying degrees of injuries depending on things such as how hard and fast your car is hit but many can result in an accident claim being made. This case study takes a look at a Leamington businessman’s compensation claim after suffering a personal injury when his vehicle was hit from behind by a car. This hit led to him suffering neck injuries and so began a no win, no fee compensation claim.

Although liability was admitted fairly quickly, the insurers would not accept the level and cost of the injuries suffered due to the accident. Upon commencing compensation claim proceedings, medical evidence was obtained by both parties and the defendants obtained their own medical evidence in the form of a DVD of the Claimant which showed him struggling to do physical tasks because of his personal injury.  The extent of the injuries was argued further with the claimant saying that he required the help of his family and friends to help with basic household duties and shopping. He already had a bad back from a previous injury and the neck injury from the car accident caused him further pain and discomfort.

Arguments and offers continued months but ended successfully for the Claimant with a settlement figure of £15,000.  These kind of injuries can cause pain and suffering and stop people from doing ordinary daily tasks so a successful compensation claim can help ease the suffering.