Whiplash Injuries In Scotland

Claim for whiplash Injuries With No Win No Fee

Road traffic accidents are the main cause of Whiplash injuries. Whiplash is a term that describes a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. After a road traffic accident, it can take a while (6 to 12 hrs) for the symptoms of Whiplash to develop.

Road traffic accidents often result in Whiplash because a sudden stopping force of a collision makes the head move violently. The vigorous movement of the head overstretches and damages the tendons and ligaments in the neck.

What are the common symptoms of Whiplash?

• neck pain and stiffness
• tenderness over the neck muscles
• reduced and painful neck movements
• headaches

The long term effects of a Whiplash injury can make it difficult for you to carry out daily activities, enjoy your leisure time and at worst may result in an inability to work and can lead to further issues.

How to claim for Whiplash?

Our specialist Road Traffic Injury lawyers will intimate the details of your whiplash claim as quickly as possible after the accident. The details of the accident and injury will be sent to the insurance company who represents the person at fault.

Some motor insurers will often try to settle your injury claim directly with you and this can mean that you can receive less compensation than you should. If we represent you we will advise you appropriately should this happen.

We will ingather details of your losses, any documents that we need to prove your case and will contact witnesses as soon as possible.

How long do I have to claim after suffering Whiplash?

The time limit for settling a case is usually three years after the accident. However, in terms of the compulsory Scottish pre-action protocol, your claim should be intimated as soon as possible.

If a child suffers whiplash the timescale will be three years following their 16^th birthday.

No Win No Fee - Funding your Injury Claim

For clients who do not have the benefit of Legal Expense Insurance (“LEI”), we deal with claims on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning you pay nothing if your case is unsuccessful. Even if you have LEI there is no requirement for you to accept the solicitors chosen by your insurers. You have the right to “freedom of choice”  if you feel they do not have the expertise for your claim or even the right location.

Our experience has led to:

• Helping thousands of people like you fight for justice
• No Win No Fee claims 
• Helping with Rehabilitation with specialist contacts
• Securing over £20m for our clients in the last 18 months
• 9 out of 10 customers would use us again and recommend us to friends & family based on client feedback

What can be included in my Whiplash Claim?

We will ensure that you recover accident compensation not only for your whiplash injury but we can also claim for general out of pocket expenses, loss of earnings and care and assistance required.

When can I make a Whiplash claim?

• If the accident was in the last three years
• If someone else was at fault
• If you have suffered injury and/or been off work as a result of the accident
• If you are out of pocket for miscellaneous expenses

Why use Harper Macleod for your Whiplash Claim?

We are Road Traffic Accident injury experts and have one of the largest personal injury departments in Scotland with over 25 personal injury specialists covering the whole of Scotland, offices in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Inverness, Thurso and Lerwick, and we offer a no win no fee.

Get in touch with our Whiplash Specialist Claims Team

We provide a free initial consultation and you can contact us by filling out the claims form below with details of your accident/injury or:

• Call us on 0800 904 7777
• Email us [email protected]
• Text claim to 80160 and someone will call you back
• Book an appointment