Boyfriend hit by another car & suffered whiplash. How much compensation?

Question

The other car ran in the back of him and was at fault. He had witnesses too. How much is he looking at for compensation. He is expecting the other guys insurance company to phone him back later today with an offer but has no idea of a rough amount, so does not know what to accept or decline.
He runs his own small business which involves manual labour and has taken a few days off due to neck pain. He is also a carer to his dad but time off is not an option as his dad is very poorly, but is a less manual job anyway. He is not greedy and does not want them apying over the odds, just what he is due.

ps, I am asking as my partner has had a really rough year, it would be nice for him if he was able to get some sort of a windfall!
I am not a gold digger!!!

The other car ran in the back of him and was at fault. He had witnesses too. How much is he looking at for compensation. He is expecting the other guys insurance company to phone him back later today with an offer but has no idea of a rough amount, so does not know what to accept or decline.
He runs his own small business which involves manual labour and has taken a few days off due to neck pain. He is also a carer to his dad but time off is not an option as his dad is very poorly, but is a less manual job anyway. He is not greedy and does not want them apying over the odds, just what he is due.

ps, I am asking as my partner has had a really rough year, it would be nice for him if he was able to get some sort of a windfall!
I am not a gold digger!!!

He has been to the accident unit due to neck and lower back pain.

He has been to the accident unit due to neck and lower back pain.

Answer 1

all down to which company you pick to get compensation

Answer 2

"Whiplash" can mean anything from a bit of a stiff neck to serious long-standing problems, so it's a bit difficult to say really.

If he's had to have a few days off work he should be able to claim for the loss of earnings. As for the compensation for the injury itself, I have consulted the judicial studies board guidelines for you, which say as follows:

Neck injuries (Minor)
Minor soft tissue and whiplash injuries and the like where symptoms are moderate:
(i) and a full recovery takes place within about two years; £2,550 to £4,575
(ii) with a full recovery between a few weeks and a year; £750 to £2,550

Based on the info you have given, I would estimate that you'd be looking at around £1500.

Answer 3

It depends on a number of things, including his age, prior history, and the real effect it had on his life. Has he received any treatment?
The insurance company may offer to pay his treatment only. If his treatment was paid for by insurance, they may offer $500 compensation or $1500 for the few days he missed from work.
There are so many factors that go into deciding how much a person can get, it is impossible for anyone to give you a real number.

Answer 4

EXACTLY the same thing happened to my hubby in september and we too have had an AWFUL year, something bad has happened every month!
Anyway i cant tell you how much he will get as ours is taking ages to go through and the other party are playing up (as they do) but the best thing he can do is always say no to the 1st offer as they will offer the least possible.
And make sure he keeps seeing his doctor for the medical reports, Good luck, lets hope we both have some good news soon.

Answer 5

The amount of compensation is based on fault, physical damages/loss and any medical attention/follow-up care needed. So there is no REAL SET amount to expect, it's all circumstantial.
His best bet is to consult w/an attorney.
He could also retain him/her for a minimal fee for the purpose of looking over all paperwork to be sure there's no "loop-holes" in the legalities.
An attorney will be able to inform his as to whether or not he is receiving a fair settlement.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

1st off did this person seek out medical advice and was he examined? There will be zero compensation unless there were injuries---

The other person's insurance is wanting to settle to avoid a law suit out of this---(THEY ARE NOT YOUR FRIEND)-----

Don't expect a windfall because your friend failed to do his part and seek out medical advice and intervention! Pain and suffering are totally based on medical evidences that an injury was sustained---when medical help and interventions are evident settlement is usually 3 to 7 x the amount of the medical and is not paid out until treatment for the injuries is concluded.

Answer 8

It can differ wildly depending on how bad the injury is - same thing happened to me about 18 months ago and I got £1500 - but I have heard of people getting up to £4000.

I was told about £2000 - £2500 is average

Answer 9

Verity - you need to look at this along the lines of the old adage - Do unto others what you would have done to yourself - that is, imagine if he'd hit the back of somebody else, by accident, and this bloke was now sueing him! Would make a bad year even worse wouldn't it? What ever happended to the old British trait of "never mind mate, it was an accident?"

Answer 10

Going by TV ads for no win no fee solicitors, I'd say about £8,000.