The Realities Behind The Whiplash Claims System

This infographic summarises the trends of whiplash claims in 2012, using statistics from The Whiplash Report 2012, conducted by The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). The Realities Behind The Whiplash Claims System Source - http://fles.apil.org.uk/campaigns/the- 2011/2012 whiplash-report-2012.pdf Whiplash is not an epidemic Whiplash Claims Whiplash Claims have Fallen by 1 547,405 24,000 person in 100 suffered a whiplash injury 2011/2012 in the last 12 months Who encourages whiplash sufferers to make a whiplash claim? Doctor Lawyer Weeks (25.0%t of respondents decided to pursue 1/3 a claim themselves 72% 39% Days (13.0%) Months (24.0%) of respondents were encouraged by their friends or relatives More than a year (20.0 21% 18% 13% More than 6 mths (13.0% A year (5.0%) of respondents were encouraged Duration of whiplash symptoms 21% to make a claim by a lawyer. Insurer MP Who do people trust to look after their whiplash injuries? of respondents were encouraged by insurance companies 30% Real - life Fraudulent The Future Protecting honest claimants must be the main goal for the Whiplash is not an epidemic. The vast majority of people are honest, with a great many even playing down their symptoms. Whiplash injuries are real and they can be life-changing. Fraudulent claims wastes money. Eliminating fraudulent claims would remove the future. distrust associated with whiplash claims. PiktocharTThis infographic was brought to you by whiplash claim solicitors at Loyalty Law Loyalty Law The UK Lrefervite You Gan Trust PiktoGneIT