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How to Claim Compensation for a Neck Injury

Eligibility Requirements for Neck Injury Compensation:

To claim compensation for a neck injury, you must prove that someone else’s negligence caused your injury.

Time Limit for Filing Your Claim:

You have three years from the accident date or three years from when a medical professional diagnosed your injury to file a compensation claim.

Children who have suffered a neck or spinal injury have up to three years following their eighteenth birthday to start your claim.

Additionally, there is no time limit for those who may not have the mental capacity to make a claim. In these cases, a trusted family member can make a claim on their behalf as a “litigation friend.”

We recommend that you start your claim as soon as possible, as it gives us the best opportunity to collect all the evidence necessary to build the strongest case on your behalf. Speak to our specialist no win no fee solicitors today.

Can I Claim Neck Injury Compensation on Behalf of Someone Else?

Yes, if a loved one has suffered a neck or spinal injury and is unable to make a claim themselves due to their condition or if they are a minor, you can step in to make a claim on their behalf. Known as acting as a ‘litigation friend’, this process allows you to represent someone who’s either under the age of 18 or doesn’t have the capacity to manage their own claim due to their injuries.

Impact and Severity of Your Neck Injury Claim:

Payouts for neck and spinal injuries vary based on the severity and how the injuries have impacted your life. Start your claim now.

Duration of Your Claim Process:

The length of your claim process depends on its complexity. Sometimes, it’s necessary to wait until both short-term and long-term damages are accurately assessed.

Understanding Neck Injuries

The Impact of Neck Injuries

Depending on the severity, a neck injury can be life-changing and must always be taken very seriously. A neck injury can have a lasting impact on your life, affecting both your skeletal and nervous systems.

Minor Injuries

May leave you with some discomfort. Neck braces are often required to prevent further damage during recovery.

Severe Injuries

Can result in permanent numbness or even paralysis from the neck down, leaving you unable to care for yourself. This can also impact your mental health as you come to terms with the irreversible effects.

Associated Pain and Injuries

Alongside a neck injury, it is common to experience pain in your shoulders or back as they are all connected.

Common Neck Injuries

Whiplash

• Description: An injury to the soft tissue in the neck.
• Causes: Road traffic accidents, sports incidents, slip, trip, and fall accidents.
• Compensation: If you suffer from serious whiplash (lasting more than two years), you may be entitled to compensation.

Vertebrae Fracture

• Description: A fracture to the vertebrae, also known as a broken neck.
• Causes: Can be catastrophic if not treated quickly and carefully. Fractures can occur during road collisions or obscure accidents, causing one part of your spine to run against another.

Our Expertise

We understand the profound impact a neck injury can have on your personal and professional life. With years of knowledge and expertise, our team has successfully helped many clients obtain the compensation they deserve. Start your claim with us.

How Much is My Neck Injury Claim Worth?

What Is My Neck Injury Claim Value?

The figures shown below are provided as guidelines. In order to determine a more accurate valuation of your potential injury claim, it is recommended that you speak with one of our solicitors.

• £42,000 – £140,000 – Severe Neck Damage
• £7,000 – £24,000 – Moderate Neck Damage
• £1,000 – £8,500 – Minor Neck Damage

What are General and Special Damages?

The compensation calculator can help you estimate the amount of compensation you might receive for your injury claim. This part of your compensation is known as General Damages, as it relates to the pain, suffering, and loss of amenity that you have suffered as a result of your accident.

• Pain: Refers to the initial pain you suffered when your accident occurred.
• Suffering: Refers to the ongoing pain that you have endured since the accident.
• Loss of Amenity: Refers to the fact that you could either for a period, or permanently no longer do something that you could do prior to the accident, for example, play a sport.

The compensation calculator does not include other losses that you might have incurred as a result of your accident, such as loss of earnings, cost of care, or damage to property. These items are known as Special Damages and can be claimed in addition to the General Damages mentioned above. The amount of compensation you receive will ultimately be made up of General and Special Damages, encompassing your injury claim and financial losses.

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How Can Stonehewer Moss Help You on a ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ Basis?

‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is a way of funding your personal injury claim without having to pay solicitors’ fees up front. If your claim is successful, then your legal costs will usually be deducted from your compensation, leaving you with a minimum of 75% of your compensation claim. To make sure ‘No-Win, No-Fee’ is the right way to fund your personal injury claim, you can contact us at Stonehewer Moss solicitors for a free no-obligation assessment of your claim, guaranteed to provide you with the best advice on how to progress with your claim. Start your claim now.