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Today, road accidents have become common. By far whiplash is one of the most frequently seen injuries in these accidents. Range of injuries to the neck due to its distortion is collectively termed as whiplash - sometimes a prolonged and painful wound. In some cases the pain may prolong from months to a year and medication and physiotherapy are required to correct the problem. During this time victim’s work and earnings may be hindered. Many victims are not aware that they can get compensation for the physical stress and pain they have undergone. APILWhiplash 2012 report reveals that 40% whiplash victims never demand compensation. This shows that many people still are either unaware of whiplash claims or don’t know the procedure to get one. Steps for Making a Whiplash Claim Right direction simplifies whiplash claims and wrong guidance ruins the case forever. There are certain things that you should be aware of. First, if you are involved in an accident call the emergency number to get medical help or if you have someone with you, ask them to take you to the nearest medical facility. Do remember to safely keep all your medical documents and reports. While at the accident scene, call for Police and give a detailed incident report to the Officer in charge. Don’t lie or overstate the situation in an effort to make a bigger claim as this will negatively affect the case. Before you leave the accident scene, do take down the car registration number. If you are up to it, take some photographs of the accident scene and of the damage done and get details of any witnesses that may be present at the time of the accident. If you are not feeling good request someone else do the needful. This information will come in handy when filing for compensation. Fourth, once you are physically better, update your insurance company about the accident, its timing and the extent of damage. Finally, with an increase in fake whiplash claim cases it is imperative that you get a good lawyer who can put your case in right light and get you the claim you deserve. First, your lawyer will make a claim to the insurance company of the other party. The other party may choose to agree to their fault and pay the compensation - in that case the settlement is done within a stipulated time decided by both parties. However, if the insurance company denies to give the compensation then the case goes to the court where the entitlement and amount of compensation are decided by the judge. The important points to remember while making whiplash claims are: 1 You know the other party is at fault 2 You have all the accident, witness and medical details to prove your claim 3 You hire a good lawyer for making the claim. For interested readers we also have some very handy and related information on our website about Whiplash Claims .
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