Whiplash Claims Specialists

Whiplash Claim Helpline is dedicated to helping whiplash sufferers understand the causes and symptoms of whiplash, how whiplash is treated, and how to make whiplash claims.

Our service is provided by National Accident Helpline, which has been helping whiplash sufferers claim the compensation they are entitled to since 1993.     

What is Whiplash?

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by a sudden movement of the head. Ligaments and tendons in the neck are stretched or damaged as the head is unexpectedly thrown forwards, backwards or sideways.

Whiplash is the most common injury associated with road accidents, and is often caused when one vehicle is struck from behind by another. In this type of road accident, it's nearly always the driver of the rear car that's responsible for the accident, and it is the driver in front who may be able to make a claim for whiplash.

There are a number of other potential causes of whiplash. However you have been injured, if it was someone else's fault, you might be able to claim.

Can I make a whiplash claim?

If you've been injured because of someone else's negligence, you may be eligible to claim for whiplash. Our advisors will often be able to tell you within minutes if you're entitled to compensation.

To be eligible to make a claim, you must have been to see a doctor about your injury, so if you think you're suffering from whiplash, it's important to get checked out as soon as possible. They'll also help you get the best possible treatment for your type of injury.

You can even claim if you were a passenger in a vehicle and suffered whiplash injuries, even if it was a family member driving. Remember, in this example your claim wouldn't be paid out by your relative, but by their insurance company. For more information, read our whiplash and passengers page.

How much compensation is awarded in whiplash claims?

As with any personal injury claim, the amount of compensation awarded will depend on the severity of the injury sustained, the losses you have incurred as a result of your injury and a range of other variables.

Whiplash affects different people in different ways - some people will experience neck pain and stiffness which lasts for days or weeks, while others suffer from ongoing neck and back pain, muscle spasms and a reduced range of movement in their neck.

To get an idea of how much your whiplash claim could be worth in seconds, use our interactive claims calculator.

Starting your whiplash claim

If you're ready to make your whiplash claim, or you want to get an even more accurate estimate of how much compensation you may be entitled to, contact one of our friendly advisors or start your claim online now.

Not only can your whiplash claim be handled on a no win no fee basis, but we also guarantee that you take home 100% of your compensation. Win or lose, making your whiplash claim will cost you nothing at all.