To understand the process first you need to understand what the actual purpose of compensation is. Compensation is calculated by totting up something called heads of claim. This isn’t much of a surprise, but what you might not know is exactly how these different amounts are figured out.
If you read through our case studies you’ll see that different claimants receive different amounts of compensation. The criteria for exceptional circumstances is unclear, but it could include a lengthy period of treatment, a ruined holiday, lengthy period off work. The procedure is that the claimant can advise at the outset, and to the medical expert, that they feel they are entitled to a 20% uplift on the tariff because of some exceptional circumstances. More than 18 months, but not more than 24 monthsĪ client can request an uplift in exceptional circumstances. More than 15 months, but not more than 18 months
More than 12 months, but not more than 15 months More than 9 months, but not more than 12 months More than 6 months, but not more than 9 months More than 3 months, but not more than 6 months The government will fix the value of the claim for whiplash based upon a fixed tariff system. Further, the value of the whiplash claim will be reduced and fall within a fixed tariff scheme.įor accidents on or after 31 st May 2021, the law will define whiplash injuries as any soft tissue injury to the neck, back, or shoulder. If you suffer a whiplash injury, then it is unlikely that we will be able to recover any legal fees. New Rules for Whiplash Claims for Accident on or After 31 st May 2021įrom 31 st May 2021, the law will change in respect of making a claim after a road traffic accident.
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