Whiplash Settlement

Have you been a victim of an automobile accident and as a result whiplash occurred? Whiplash is very common for those people that get hit from behind in a car accident. Whiplash is a common term that is used to describe neck pain following an acciddent. Whiplash causes injury to the neck area more specific to the ligaments, muscles and tendons. At the time of impact the neck may be jolted in an abnormal position which ultimately effects normal range of motion. When someone is hit from behind by a motor vehicle the impact of the vehicle can force a persons neck to move into such a position which causes whiplash.

A whiplash settlement is compensation paid the victim paid through a lump sum or over a period of time (structured settlement). The amount of money one may receive for a whiplash injury will be dependent upon the severity of the injury amongst other things.

If you have been involved in a whiplash and seeking a fair settlement for injury consider the following:

Are you being compensated for pain and suffering?
Have you lost a job or wages due to the injury?
Were you injured on other parts of your body?
What types of medical expenses have you incurred?

It is quite possible if you were involved in a car accident recently the onset of pain didn’t happen on the same day of the accident. In actuality its quite common that the onset could happen a day or even a week later. In order to maximize your chances of getting a whiplash settlement its always recommended you seek medical attention right after an accident has occurred. You should also consider not speaking with the other persons insurance company until you’ve contacted legal representation. There are situations in which a plaintiff decides to speak with the insurance company. They may feel great and only interested in getting compensation for damaged property. The mistake some people make soon after a whiplash accident is making a statement to the insurance company that injury has not occurred. The problem with such statement is several days later the plaintiff could be hospitalized with a whiplash injury and the statement may be held against them for any future compensation for the accident.

For victims that are currently in the litigation process for a whiplash injury and seeking compensation but can’t wait, contact LawLeaf today for lawsuit funding. LawLeaf provides lawsuit cash advances throughout the United States of victims that can’t wait for settlement. We have helped people throughout the United States that are in search of a lawsuit loan pending the settlement process. LawLeaf can provide lawsuit funding for an array of different types of accidents resulting in whiplash.

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2 Comments to Whiplash Settlement

Hello lawleaf
I have chronic neck pain caused by whiplash from a MVA. 7 months have past and although most of my ROM has returned to my arms the neck pain has stayed constant. A neurosurgeon has ruled out surgery but a second opinion will occur in Mar.
I have legal representation but was not shown how a figure of 500K was achieved. This amount was presented to the court despite my request to 1) see the amount 2) understand how the amount was calculated. Based on statistics I may never get better. And feel that the 500K may not be enough.
My pre accident income was 90K per year and I currently receive $3630 monthly from my LTD IRB (tax free)

Is the 500K less 30% a reasonable calculation for a case like mine?

aleck tuerk on January 27th, 2010

While we are not able to advise you legally I would assume that your attorney would have talked to you about the requested compensation amount. Are you still currently going through rehab?

Calculating the total amount for damages is not easy. Below is a list of things to consider prior to requesting an offer or accepting an offer

Pain and suffering (both physically & emotionally), loss of wages and ongoing wages, loss of consortium, medical expenses and ongoing medical expenses, out of pocket expenses, cost of aids, personal property damages including the car and physical therapy costs.

I would consider some of these items above before putting a number on a settlement offer.

Lawsuit Funding on February 6th, 2010