Injuries from R.T.A

rescue16

Hey people I am looking for some advice about six weeks ago I was rear ended by another driver and unfortunally I got injured from this I have being going for treatment to physio and doctors but does anyone have any idea roughly as in how long does whiplash injury to neck and back lasts for. And has anyone gone through injuriesboard.ie some advice would be great.

Thanks:)

Jo King

rescue16 wrote: »

long does whiplash injury to neck and back lasts for. And has anyone gone through injuriesboard.ie some advice would be great.

Thanks:)

Hey person, whiplash injury to neck and back usually lasts until the settlement check is handed over. In other cases medical advice from a competent practitioner should be sought. Most people find it essential to get a solicitor to handle their application to the injuries board.

shaneybaby

Jo King wrote: »

Hey person, whiplash injury to neck and back usually lasts until the settlement check is handed over.

dats_right

OP, you should see a solicitor without delay because there are certain procedural steps that must be taken within 2 months of the accident (i.e. section 8 letter), failure to do so may have adverse consequences for you later in the proceedings. Solicitors will most likely not charge fees upfront and in some cases may even pay for your medical report(s) which will be necessary to bring a claim to PIAB, albeit that you would have to reimburse them for this from the proceeds of any settlement monies.

This is a legal forum so it is probably not the best place to ask about prognosis in terms of your injury, only a Medical Practitioner can advise in that regard.

rescue16

Cheers for the advice. I have contacted my solictor and being updating her with medical reports just I am out of work I have a mortage to pay social is crap money so i am really just wondering how long will i be like this and when i am fit again how long does it take to settle this claim .

Thanks again .

discus

rescue16 wrote: »

Cheers for the advice. I have contacted my solictor and being updating her with medical reports just I am out of work I have a mortage to pay social is crap money so i am really just wondering how long will i be like this and when i am fit again how long does it take to settle this claim .

Thanks again .

Gee-whiz, this whiplash came just in time so :rolleyes:

rescue16

Lol no man I am out of work because of the R.T.A I have a fulltime job lol just bills going into arrears you know yourself and the doctor reckons it could be another four weeks .

Maximilian

OP you have a solicitor - direct your questions there.

this is not a legal advice forum.

rescue16

Ya I know that thank you anyway but is there a need to be so bullish thats one thing i find about moderators they think they so powerful i laugh at somethings they right. Anyway thanks for pointing it out to me you have being so helpful:D

PeakOutput

having worked in the insurance industry it has always been my experience that solicitors do nothing but delay your settlement for anything but serious injuries

piab was set up to streamline it all and negate the need for solicitors for things like whiplash