Scottish Claims Helpline

How To Make a Claim For Whiplash in Scotland

Find out what you need to do after an accident to receive compensation for whiplash

How Claim To Steps

Make a note of the time, date and details of how the accident occurred​

Get the names and contact details of everyone involved in the accident​

Get the names and contact details of any witnesses​

Take photos of the accident scene or what caused the accident to happen​

Did the police attend?​

Visit the A&E or your own doctor as a medical report will be required later​

Take photos of your injuries​

Use the compensation calculator to discover an estimated value of your claim​

Complete our claim form below to start your claim today​

Whiplash Symptoms 

Whiplash occurs when your head snaps forward and backward from the impact of a car accident. These types of injuries are mostly associated with a rear end collision, though any type of force would be enough to result in this injury.


The most common symptoms include:
  • Neck pain
  • Headache
  • Stiffness in the neck and shoulders
  • Arm pain or weakness 
  • Pinched nerve in your neck
  • Jaw stiffness 
  • Lower facial soreness
  • Dizziness, nausea or vomiting

Whiplash Claim Calculator

The compensation amount that is awarded for a whiplash injury relies on the severity of the injury and the length of time you take to recover.

  • £2,500 if you make a recovery within 1 year
  • £2,500 to £4,250 if you make a recovery within 2 years
  • £4,250 to £7,750  if you make a slow recovery with increased vulnerability
  • £7,750 to £16,000 if you have permanent ongoing symptoms
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