RTA whiplash, (hyperextension of the neck) is the most common injury suffered in a motor vehicle accident.
On 31 May 2021 the government announced new legislation for whiplash reforms, including the level of compensation that can be awarded in a whiplash injury claims and a new portal to claim without legal representation. Note – this reform does not apply to fracture injuries.
The claims process remains complex, and we can assist as required for a fixed fee as follows:
Duration of Injury | Likely tariff Compensation amount | Our Fixed Fee |
|---|---|---|
Less than 3 months | £240-£260 | £75.00 + VAT |
3-6 months | £495-£520 | £100.00 + VAT |
6-9 months | £840-£895 | £170.00 + VAT |
9-12 months | £1,320-£1,390 | £350.00 + VAT |
12-15 months | £2,040-£2,125 | £550.00 + VAT |
15-18 months | £3,005-£3,100 | £850.00 + VAT |
18-24 months | £4,215-£4,345 | £1250.00 + VAT |
Your Tariff Award
Duration of injury | Amount – whiplash | Amount – Whiplash plus psychological injury |
|---|---|---|
Not more than 3 months | £240 | £260 |
More than 3 months, but not more than 6 months | £495 | £520 |
More than 6 months, but not more than 9 months | £840 | £895 |
More than 9 months, but not more than 12 months | £1,320 | £1,390 |
More than 12 months, but not more than 15 months | £2,040 | £2,125 |
More than 15 months, but not more than 18 months | £3,005 | £3,100 |
More than 18 months, but not more than 24 months | £4,215 | £4,345. |
Can you recover legal fees?
If you RTA claim whiplash injuries are worth less than £5,000 then you will not be able to recover your legal fees.
What do you need to win your RTA claim?
- See your GP as soon as possible to record your symptoms
- Dashcam footage
- CCTV footage
- Photographs
- Witnesses
- Note the other vehicles details, registration number, drivers name and address
- Note the other drivers insurance details
- Speak to the police about your accident
- Speak to your own insurer about your accident
- Keep all receipts for travel, medication, treatment, vehicle repairs etc
- A medical report to prove your injuries (part of the claims process)
