What kinds of road accidents cause whiplash?
Neck and whiplash related injuries affect thousands of people every year who have been involved in road accidents on our roads. There are a multitude of different accident situations that may involve the drivers or passengers sustaining whiplash type injuries, all of which are entitled to claim compensation for the pain and discomfort they have suffered from the at-fault party's insurer.
Road accidents in particular make up the vast majority of whiplash injuies due to the simple fact that they invariably involve sudden increases or decreases in speed due to the impacts involved. The severity of any whiplash injury is largely dependant on the speed at which the vehicles collided, but even at low speeds someone can sustain a neck injury that could leave them in pain and off work for several weeks.
Whiplash from car accidents
By far the most common cause of whiplash injuries is from car accidents. Occupants of a vehicle that is unexpectedly struck from behind can be more susceptible to severe whiplash, particularly if they do not have correctly adjusted headrests.The lack of headrest means that the head can 'whip' both forwards and backwards without restraint, which is more likely to result in an injury. How much protection that is provided by a fitted headrest depends on it's positioning with respect to the back of the occupants head. If it is adjusted so that the back of the neck is in contact with, or in front of the main cushion of the headrest, it may enable the bulk of the head to move back and over the top of the headrest in an impact - providing little or no protection.
A correctly adjusted headrest should have the centre of the cushion behind the back of the head, and not behind the back of the neck.
The fact that they are struck from behind may also mean that the occupants are not aware of the impending collision and so are unable to brace themselves in any way, and possibly limit their neck movements to some extent.
Whiplash from motorcycle accidents
Typically if a motorcycle rider collides with a vehicle at speed then because the rider is not restrained it is likely that they will be thrown off their bike. If a neck injury is sustained as a result of this it may not be technically be from whiplash but it can still be severe and even life threatening. If the rider manages to stay seated following a collision, they may still suffer from a whiplash injury even from a low speed impact.If you have sustained a whiplash injury or any injury following a road accident that was not your fault, you may be able to claim compensation. You can either claim online using the button below or call us now on 02392 484 244 for help and advice from one of our experienced claims advisors.
No need to claim on your insurance
Anyone who has been involved in a road accident has the right to choose who repairs their vehicle. If you were responsible for the accident you were involved in, the company that insures your vehicle would normally deal with your accident claim.
However if you were not at-fault for the accident, you can choose to either claim on your own insurance policy or make a claim independently of your insurer. To find out more call 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.
We and our partners help thousands of people make independent accident claims. Our service enables motorists to get the help and assistance they need to resolve their accident related issues, with the costs being recovered directly from the at-fault driver on your behalf.
However if you were not at-fault for the accident, you can choose to either claim on your own insurance policy or make a claim independently of your insurer. To find out more call 02392 484 244 and we will be happy to help.
We and our partners help thousands of people make independent accident claims. Our service enables motorists to get the help and assistance they need to resolve their accident related issues, with the costs being recovered directly from the at-fault driver on your behalf.
No excess to pay
Unfortunately even if an accident was not your fault, your insurer will almost certainly require you to pay your excess before any repair is started on your car.
This money should of course be recovered by an insurer at a later date, but with our service - you do not have to pay it at all.
By using our independent claims service, you are not making a claim on your insurance policy and so you will have no excess to pay.
This money should of course be recovered by an insurer at a later date, but with our service - you do not have to pay it at all.
By using our independent claims service, you are not making a claim on your insurance policy and so you will have no excess to pay.
Receive a comparable replacement hire vehicle
Not all insurance policies will include a replacement hire-car for you to use if yours is damaged and unroadworthy. In fact it is typically an 'optional extra' on your policy.
Other policies may offer a 'courtesy car' but this is often just a 'basic' saloon or hatchback which may not be suitable for your needs.
Car Call and its partners will provide a comparable replacement vehicle as part of our service. This means we will endeavour to supply a hire-vehicle that similar to your own in terms of its type, make and engine size.
So whether you drive a small hatchback or a prestige sports car, we will look to provide a similar hire-vehicle that suits your needs.
Other policies may offer a 'courtesy car' but this is often just a 'basic' saloon or hatchback which may not be suitable for your needs.
Car Call and its partners will provide a comparable replacement vehicle as part of our service. This means we will endeavour to supply a hire-vehicle that similar to your own in terms of its type, make and engine size.
So whether you drive a small hatchback or a prestige sports car, we will look to provide a similar hire-vehicle that suits your needs.
Manufacturer approved vehicle repairs
If you have been involved in a car accident, the last thing you want to have to worry about is the quality of the repairs to your car. We have a UK wide network of partner approved Accident Repair Centres available to all of our customers.
Many of our accident repair centres are have manufacturer approvals for specific brands, so if you require a manufacturer approved repair centre, simply tell your personal claim handler and they will ensure your vehicle goes to an approved repairer.
Want you vehicle repaired by a specific garage? No problem, we can alternatively use a repairer that you specify.
Many of our accident repair centres are have manufacturer approvals for specific brands, so if you require a manufacturer approved repair centre, simply tell your personal claim handler and they will ensure your vehicle goes to an approved repairer.
Want you vehicle repaired by a specific garage? No problem, we can alternatively use a repairer that you specify.
Legal Assistance
Our partner solicitors provide legal assistance as part of our service. They specialise in motor claims related issues, so you can be assured of the best possible advice and assistance.
They issues they can assist you with include:
They issues they can assist you with include:
- Recovery of the cost of the replacement hire-vehicle
- Recovery of the cost of uplifting your damaged vehicle
- Recovery of all repair costs
- Recovery of the cost of damaged of personal items
- Seeking financial compensation for an injury
