Whiplash Injury Claims

If you’ve suffered a whiplash injury from a road traffic accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Our team of experienced personal injury solicitors specialise in whiplash claims arising from road traffic accidents. We are here to support you helping you get the compensation you deserve.

On 31^st May 2021, the Ministry of Justice introduced the new Whiplash Reforms in England and Wales, which changed the way personal injury claims are processed for those wishing to pursue a claim for whiplash injuries arising from a road traffic accident. It also impacted the amount of compensation you may be able to claim for whiplash injuries.

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What is a Whiplash Injury

Under the new reforms there is a new definition for what is classed as a whiplash injury. A whiplash injury is now defined as soft tissue injuries to the neck, back or shoulder.

The amount of compensation you can claim for your whiplash injuries will be valued against the set tariff, which has set very low levels of compensation for most whiplash injuries meaning the amount of compensation you may receive has drastically reduced.

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Making a Whiplash Injury Claim

Can I make a whiplash injury under the new reforms? Yes, if you have suffered whiplash injuries because of a road traffic accident you can make a claim. For road traffic accidents that occurred on or after 31^st May 2021, the new Whiplash Reforms will change the way your claim is managed meaning:

Your claim must be submitted through the new Official Injury Portal.
Your whiplash injuries will be valued against the set tariff.
You will be unable to include any legal fees or costs in your claim

However, if you are classed as a ‘vulnerable road user’ you will not be affected by the whiplash reforms and will continue to claim in the same way as before the reforms. An individual classed as a vulnerable road user is someone who at the time of the accident was:

Riding a motorcycle
Riding a bicycle or other pedal cycle
Riding a horse
The passenger of a motorcycle, either a pillion passenger or a sidecar passenger
Using a wheelchair, powered wheelchair or mobility scooter
A pedestrian

Also, children and other protect parties such as people who lack the mental capacity to deal with their own affairs, will not be affected by the reforms and will continue to claim as they did before.

If you’re classed as a vulnerable road user and would like to discuss a potential whiplash claim with a member of our team, please contact us on 033 3344 9600.

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