Road accident claims example - rear end collision

Road accident case example - rear end collision

Here we discuss a typical road collision involving two cars in what has to be the most common type of accident on our roads today.

The personal injury sustained was a classic "whiplash" type and this page helps clarify what process is usually involved in making a claim for compensation. * The case illustrates what happened in one particular case and is discussed for guidance purposes only. Please seek legal advice on your own circumstances.

CASE STUDY

The claimant was stationary in her car waiting for traffic to move ahead in front of her. She had her handbrake on because her car was on a slight incline. She had been stationary for around 30 seconds when she saw another vehicle approaching from behind - the vehicle did not appear to be slowing down.

The driver of this vehicle was looking at his dashboard and had not noticed that traffic had come to a standstill ahead of him. He slammed on his brakes but it was too late and a heavy rear impact was sustained by the claimants vehicle.

The claimant initially seemed unhurt and she was able to get out of the car and exchange details but after a minute or two she felt sick and her neck was sore. An ambulance arrived and later took her to hospital. Her vehicle was towed away by her insurers recovery team. By the time she reached hospital she was in great pain.

The Accident & emergency unit administered treatment and X-rayed her neck. She was released after 3 hours and advised to rest. Her symptoms grew steadily worse over the next few days and she went to see her GP for some stronger pain killers. She had 3 weeks off work for which she received only ssp.

The claimant contacted The Claims Connection for advice on her situation - she wanted to know whether she could or should make a claim. We advised the claimant that she had a very strong claim because there could be no possible issue on liability and her injuries warranted a claim being made.

She would be entitled to claim:

Pain and suffering compensation

Treatment costs & physio costs

Loss of earnings

Because of our NO COST NO WIN NO FEE scheme - she would not have to pay us a penny in fees. The responsible drivers insurers would pay all appropriate legal fees.

The claimant recovered from her whiplash injury after 6 months. [read more about treatment and rehabilitation for whiplash]

We settled the her case for £2000 for her whiplash pain and suffering and secured £650 in other expenses such as earnings / prescriptions etc. If you have been involved in a road accident and have suffered personal injury you may be able to pursue a compensation claim - why not make an enquiry now? Just complete the brief form below. Our team will respond to all written enquiries immediately 8am-8pm.