£8,320 awarded for orthopaedic injury from a car crash

In 2014, a 36-year-old man was awarded £8,230 in compensation for whiplash injuries sustained in a road traffic accident. The claimant's stationary vehicle was rear-ended, resulting in typical whiplash symptoms that manifested the day after the accident. The pain affected his neck, upper back, and left arm.

As a dentist, the claimant was unable to work for one week and, upon returning, could only manage reduced hours for two months. His social life was also impacted, particularly his inability to engage in cycling, his primary hobby.

He took anti-inflammatory drugs initially and used painkillers as needed throughout his recovery. Despite resuming full-time work after three months, he continued to experience periodic pain.

Liability was admitted by the defendant, but both parties could not agree on the level of compensation. The case proceeded to Stockport County Court, where damages were assessed based on medical evidence. The court awarded £3,650 in general damages (equivalent to £3,705 today) and £4,670 for loss of earnings, totalling £8,230.

See also:

Orthopaedic injury claims

Road traffic accident claims

Stockport personal injury solicitors

Disclaimer

Case studies are for informational purposes only and aim to help prospective claimants understand the injury claim process. They are based on cases handled by Quittance panel solicitors or sourced from public court records.

Author:
Gaynor Haliday, Legal researcher

About the author

Gaynor Haliday is an experienced legal researcher and published author. She has had numerous articles published in the press and is a legal industry commentator.