Whiplash Claims Payouts
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.
