compo claim

[softmusk]

had a car accident about six months ago and have but in a claim for personel ingury just wondered if any one else had done this and how long it took and how much they got
TIa

hmmm what were your injuries, who was to blame, do you have any history of injury in the same area?

its very much how long is a piece of string but typically for a wqhiplsah injury you could expect to settle in about 12 months.

other drive at fault and he has said that i had swelling to base of neck whiplash and on going head aches with i still get now, and my partner broke his hand

i think generally a whiplash is thought to take up to 2 years to get better obviously depending on your symptoms and if you have had physio which will help. Have you lost time from work?

approx compensation guide for whiplash

My father had accident with drunk driver squashing him between 2 cars. It took 1.5 years and I still have no idea how much he got but it was over £10,000.00

my partner lost time from work but i a stay at home mum so didnt lose any time but did have to have a lot of help from my mum

if your partner is making a claim then he will be able to claim loss of earnings if he can show that he did lose earnings. You may be able to claim a nominal amount towards care from your mum but once again this will probably have to be proved. Are you dealing with a solicitor? He or she should be able to advise you. One word of advice though, dont keep ringing and asking where your cheque is - these things do take time as there are various timescales they work to and of course the insurers arent always keen to settle too quickly

yeah get what u mean what about ringing that why asking on here dont want them to think i just after money

softmusk.

what stage are you at now? have you had a medical expert examine you, has liablity been admitted?

i have had my medical and just signed that and sent it back dp has not had his yet due to have it soon and other driver has admitted liablity

your solicitor will now send the report to the insurers and await their response/offer. shouldnt take too long to behonest. your partner's case will follow the same thread.

assuming there needs to be no further medical or your expert has predicted a full recovery within a specified time period, you should have an offer at least within the month i should think. do listen to what your solicitor advises. he or she will have guidelines they follow and previous cases to go on to decide whether the offer is good enough. that said, the insurers quite often now follow a damages award program i think one is called Collosus or something which when all teh data is inputted will come out with a settlement. it is up to your lawyer to decide whether the offer is good/bad/excellent and will advise you on issuing proceedings if he cant get them high enough. dont be scared if he advises this as liability isnt in issue it is purely to assess quantum which is the amount of money to be awarded