How long do claims take before you receive a payout?

This is a question that cannot be answered accurately by any representative in the early stages of a claim. Each claim is considered on its own merits.

People deal with their injuries in very different ways, and recover at different speeds and there are many factors that intervene with every single claim.

Generally we can say that the average personal injury claim - i.e. claims involving straightforward injuries (simple fractures - soft tissue injury - whiplash etc) with no issue on liability - will settle within 6-8 months.

If you have a simple case such as a whiplash claim, settlement may take place in a matter of weeks rather than months. 

Some insurers in simple road accident cases are making offers to settle claims in weeks rather than months. This can be a good thing for the claimant but if a settlement is rushed very often you can end up being short changed so far as any compensation award is concerned.

Our solicitors will not recommend any offer of settlement is accepted until we have acquired a clear and decisive opinion from a doctor on your symptoms and future outlook. Only then can we assess quantum (the value) of the claim.

You should  never rush settlement of an accident claim. If you do and if you suffer a relapse or deterioration then there is no going back.   It is vital that you get the right compensation award for your personal injury and this can only happen when the full facts have been considered and you are certain as to how your recovery will proceed.   Making a personal injury claim is not about easy money or a quick compensation process leading to a quick return.

It is about ensuring your future well being and receiving a monetary award to compensate you for the pain and suffering caused. At the same time your treatment and personal needs may need to be assessed.

Do not for example settle a whiplash compensation claim without having some confidence in your physical recovery.

Always consider the bottom line that there is no going back if you settle an accident claim early. You will know when the time is right and - so will we.

Please read more of our pages about accident compensation:

• Why make a claim?
• Compensation claims and guidance
• What time limits are there for making a claim?
• Will you have to go to court?
• Court cases and injury caselaw

Our team will respond to all written enquiries within 1 hour 8am-8pm. For immediate claims assistance Call 0800 0322210

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