Expert Legal Support for Whiplash and Soft Tissue Injury Claims in Ireland
Whiplash is one of the most common injuries resulting from car accidents, particularly rear-end collisions. Despite being frequently dismissed as a "minor" injury, whiplash can cause significant pain, restrict your mobility, and affect your quality of life for months or even years.
At Gary Matthews Solicitors, we specialize in whiplash claims and understand the challenges victims face. Insurance companies often try to minimize whiplash injuries or dispute their severity. Our experienced personal injury solicitors fight back, ensuring you receive the full compensation you deserve for your pain, suffering, and losses.
Whiplash is a neck injury caused by sudden, forceful back-and-forth movement of the head and neck—similar to the cracking of a whip. It most commonly occurs in rear-end car accidents when the impact causes your head to jerk forward and then snap backward (or vice versa).
This rapid movement can damage the soft tissues of the neck, including:
Whiplash symptoms may not appear immediately after an accident. They can develop hours or even days later. This is why it's crucial to seek medical attention even if you feel fine initially, and to contact a solicitor promptly to protect your legal rights.
The most common cause of whiplash injuries, occurring when your vehicle is struck from behind.
Whiplash injuries resulting from T-bone or side-swipe collisions.
Severe whiplash and neck injuries from frontal impacts.
Whiplash sustained while traveling as a passenger on buses, trains, or trams.
Whiplash injuries occurring during the course of employment.
Whiplash resulting from contact sports or recreational activities due to negligence.
The amount of compensation you may receive for a whiplash claim depends on the severity and duration of your injury. In Ireland, whiplash injuries are typically categorized as:
Full recovery within 3 months. Typical compensation: €1,000 - €5,000
Recovery between 3 months to 1 year. Typical compensation: €5,000 - €15,000
Recovery takes 1-2 years with possible ongoing symptoms. Typical compensation: €15,000 - €35,000+
Insurance companies are often skeptical of whiplash claims because the injuries don't show up on X-rays and can be difficult to objectively verify. This is why strong evidence is crucial. Our solicitors help you build a compelling case by:
Insurance companies frequently try to reject or minimize whiplash claims using various tactics:
Our experienced solicitors know how to counter these tactics and have successfully secured compensation for hundreds of whiplash claimants who were initially told they had no case.
The Irish government has made changes to how whiplash claims are processed, partly in response to insurance industry concerns about fraudulent claims. However, legitimate whiplash injuries still deserve fair compensation. We stay current with all legal changes to ensure your claim is handled properly under the latest regulations.
Generally, you have 2 years from the date of the accident to submit your claim to the Injuries Board. Don't delay—contact us as soon as possible.
This is common with whiplash. We advise not settling your claim until you've made a full recovery or your condition has stabilized, so we can claim for all your losses.
Yes! Passengers injured in accidents can make claims against the at-fault driver's insurance, whether that's the driver of your vehicle or another vehicle.
Insurance companies may conduct investigations, including surveillance, to verify claims. As long as your claim is genuine and you're truthful about your injuries, you have nothing to worry about.
Never accept the first offer without legal advice. Insurance companies often make low initial offers hoping you'll settle quickly. Contact us to ensure the offer is fair.
We operate on a transparent no win, no fee basis. Our fees are deducted from your compensation only if we win, and we'll explain the exact amounts before you proceed.
Don't let insurance companies minimize your injuries. Contact our expert whiplash claims solicitors for a free consultation.