Tim was stationary in a row of traffic waiting to pull onto the Westlink in Belfast. Unfortunately, another motorist failed to stop in time and rear-ended him. As a result, his car was damaged and he sustained several injuries. His injuries included soft-tissue damage to his back, neck and shoulders. These injuries are all consistent with whiplash.
Whiplash is the name given to soft tissue injuries that result from a sudden jerk of the back and neck. It’s named after the snapping motion required to crack a whip. Whiplash is the most common injury sustained in car crashes and it is widely associated with road accidents in general.
You can learn more about whiplash in our guide on whiplash claims.
Tim attended his GP and was diagnosed with whiplash and an adjustment disorder. He required physiotherapy. He was also required to take time off work whilst he recovered.
Tim decided to pursue his right to compensation for his injuries and losses. After a brief period of online research, Tim came across McCartan Turkington Breen and several hundred of our 5-star online reviews. Impressed by these testimonials, he made contact and had the benefit of a free initial consultation with Eimear Cathcart.
Eimear is a personal injury solicitor and expert in dealing with road traffic accident claims. She explained the process to Tim in detail and ensured he was aware of his options if he chose to move forward with a claim. Tim was satisfied by this and instructed Eimear to pursue compensation on his behalf.
We obtained a repairs estimate in respect of the damage to Tim’s vehicle. We obtained his medical notes and records. We instructed medical experts to prepare medicolegal reports that would be used to establish a fair valuation of the claim. Finally, we sought Tim’s pay slips to establish loss of earnings.
We issued court proceedings against the insurer of the driver who crashed into Tim’s rear. Liability was quickly admitted and we were invited to settlement negotiations. The matter settled for £13,500.
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