In general, all whiplash claims can be classified by their severity as:

Almost Negligible:

Symptoms and Injuries are negligible and you recover 100% within a few weeks or months of the incident.

Expected Compensation amount is around £1,200 - £4,000.

Minor:

Recovery can take up to a couple of years for minor neck damage.

Expected Compensation amount is around £4,000 - £6,000.

Moderate:

If there is continuous acute pain, hardship of movement, stiffness, etc. but ultimate full recovery is expected, then your whiplash claim will be viewed as moderate.

Expected Compensation amount £6,000 - £12,000

Serious:

The incident has resulted in cervical spondylitis, continuous acute pain, and difficulty in movement, requiring further or continuous treatment. Full recovery may not be possible.

Expected Compensation amount £12,000 - £21,000

Severe:

The incident has resulted in fractures or damage to the soft tissues which limit your ability to move or work.

Expected Compensation amount £21,000 - £45,000

Very Severe:

This will include severe disabilities such as paralysis of the neck or other parts of the body resulting in permanent inability to work.

Expected Compensation amount £45,000 - £140,000

It must be stated that every case is unique and the sums given here may are only indicative and may not not necessarily match your case.

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