Highly Experienced Whiplash Injury Solicitors

Our Whiplash Injury Solicitors based in Dublin & nationwide will support you to deliver the best possible outcome on your behalf.

We understand this is a difficult time. We will guide you throughout the process and provide one-on-one support. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional client services, the best legal representation, and transparency and honesty throughout your whiplash injury claim.

Don’t delay, please call us now on +353 1 264 5555 to speak to a member of our team today.

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What is a Whiplash Injury?

Whiplash is a neck injury caused by the rapid and forceful back-and-forth movement of the neck. This type of whiplash is typically caused by accidents that happen at the back end of cars, but it can also result from sports accidents, physical abuse and other types of traumas, such as falls. Whiplash may be called a neck sprain or strain, but these terms also include other types of neck injuries. Most people with whiplash are able to get better within a few weeks by following a treatment plan that includes pain medication and exercise.

Whiplash Symptoms

The symptoms of whiplash can include:

Pain in the neck area
Reduced mobility due to muscle strain
Dizziness caused by spinal injury
Tenderness around the spine area
Dull headaches caused by strain on nerves and muscles surrounding the head, neck and shoulders areas.
Tiredness may occur because you are unable to move normally or perform activities such as driving or working out without pain.

How much can i claim for whiplash injury?

The typical award for general damages for whiplash injuries tends to be in the region of €10,000 to €20,000 if fully recovered within 12 to 18 months. The cost of any physiotherapy, acupuncture and GP visits required to treat the injury in the meantime will form part of the claim for special damages separately from the claim for general damages.

To proceed with an whiplash injury claim, you may be entitled to compensation for the injury and added expenses you may have incurred. These claims are called damages.

General Damages

General damages are non-financial damages such as pain and suffering and/or physical and emotional injuries following an accident.

Special Damages

Special damages are out of pocket expenses incurred as a result of a whiplash injury, for example, loss of earnings (if you are out of work), medical bills, and added travel costs as a result of the injury. This is also called economic damages.

Material Damages

Material damage refers to the damage to your personal property that you may experience in a road traffic accident. For example, if you were involved in a car accident, the material damage would be to your vehicle.

Meet Our Personal Injury Solicitors

Tested & Trusted. Have used the Letterkenny branch severally and with Lisa McBride handling my case, I always triumph with the biggest smile.
Very reliable, trustworthy and professionally Excellent in all legal duties. 10 stars rating for me, if possible.

Ben E

I used Gibson & Associates to deal with my personal injury claim after my car was rear ended. The Insurance Company initially approached me with a view to settling for €7,500.00 which I was going to accept. I was advised by Gibson & Associates, Solicitors not to accept it until my injuries had been fully assessed. The claim was ultimately settled for €43,000.00. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gibson & Associates.

J Quinn

I employed Gibson & Associates, Solicitors to look after my personal injury claim after I was rear ended. After a short time the Insurance Company offered €15,000.00 to settle the claim and I was advised not to accept this. Gibson & Associates, Solicitors subsequently negotiated a settlement of €68,000.00 plus costs, I was very happy to accept.

Oliver L

Excellent service. Excellent solicitors. Very happy with the service we received and result of personal injury matter. This firm was recommended to us from another solicitor. Would recommend this firm to family and friends, especially solicitor Lisa Mc Bride.

B Fox

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How we can help you with your whiplash injury?

1. Meeting To Discuss Your Case
To get a better understanding of your case and the injuries you’ve suffered, we’ll organise a consultation with you with a specialised whiplash & road accident solicitor. We can do this over the phone, at our offices or even by video call.
2. Arrange the medical report
Once we’ve assessed your case, we’ll send for your medical reports to be collected from a medical professional.
3. Present the case to the Injury Board
Our highly experienced personal injury* team will put together a detailed and strategic case designed to get you the outcome you deserve. We’ll then present this case to the Injury Board.

4. The Injury Board assesses your case
After we’ve presented your case, the Injury Board will assess how much of a claim you’re likely to win.
5. Decide to accept or reject the offer
As soon as you receive an offer from the injury board, our solicitors will give an honest assessment into how fair they think it is. This will help you decide whether or not to accept it.
6. You receive your *Claim / Go to court
If you choose to accept the offer, an “order to pay” will be sent to the other party and you’ll receive your *claim. If you choose not to accept the offer, our personal injury* team will prepare your case for court.

Whats Makes Our Whiplash Injury Solicitors different?

Our Expertise

With over 30 years experience deliveriing successful outcomes on behalf of our clients. Our personal injury solicitors are highly experienced in whiplash injury claims, working on behalf of our clients to deliver the best outcome possible.

OUR ETHOS

We listen to how our clients have been impacted by a whiplash injury which was not their fault, so we put our clients at the heart of everything we do and work tirelessly to get the best results.

WE USE CLEAR, SIMPLE LANGUAGE

We don’t try to impress with “legalese” and jargon. We use clear, plain language.

WE GIVE YOU A DEDICATED POINT OF CONTACT

The person responsible for your whiplash injury will never change. You’ll be assigned a dedicated point of contact who will take charge of your case from start to finish.

OUR TRANSPARENCY

At Gibson & Associates LLP, we’re clear about our processes and transparent when it comes to costs. Before progressing any case, we offer a no-obligation consultation with our client care team and will provide you with practical options. Integrity and transparency are core to how we work with all of our clients and means we’ll always treat your case as if it was our own.

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Whiplash Injury FAQs

How long does it take to settle a whiplash claim?

When you have whiplash, it may take a few months to settle the claim. But of course, this depends on a number of factors, such as:

The extent of your injuries may mean that you cannot make a claim straight away.
Getting your documents together – depending on the complexities of your case, it may take time to gather certain documents.
The Injuries Board – And then, when all the papers are in order, we’ll send your case to the board. They’ve got 9 months to get back to us with their assessment.
Assessment – Once the Injuries Board has replied with their assessment, you will have 28 days to either accept or reject.
Legal proceedings – If you move to this stage, your solicitor will move immediately to issue proceedings. It is likely that your case will settle before having to step foot into a courtroom, but the time it takes to get a settlement meeting will depend on factors such as the availability of barristers and the other side.

How long do I have to make a whiplash injury claim?

The typical rule for all personal injury cases is that the victim has two years to bring forward legal proceedings from the date of when the accident occurred. However, there are some exceptions to this rule in certain circumstances. These include scenarios where the person who sustained the injury is considered to be mentally impaired as a result of the injury or when a person sustained such serious injury that prevents them from making a claim. In such cases, they will have two years from the date where they are considered capable to do so.

Children have two years to make a whiplash claim from their eighteenth birthday. Another exception is in cases where someone was incapacitated before the accident. Such a person lacks the capability to make a claim themselves, and their family member can bring proceedings forward. Most personal injury cases must first be assessed by the Injuries Board, while some will proceed to court, and in some cases, the party at fault will offer settlement.

Can a whiplash claim be refused?

To answer the question of ‘Can a whiplash claim be refused?’, the answer is yes.

Let us look at the reasons that a whiplash claim may be rejected. Potential issues that could lead a whiplash claim to be rejected can include the following:

You do not have sufficient proof that you’ve been injured
The insurer of the driver you’re trying to claim against believes you’ve exaggerated your injuries (and you cannot prove otherwise)
There is insufficient evidence that another driver was at fault for your accident
Your claim has not been started within the personal injury claims time limit relevant to your case

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*In contentious business, a solicitor may not calculate fees or other charges as a percentage or proportion of any award or settlement.