Whiplash injury claims 

No win no fee personal injury solicitors

The expression “No Win – No Fee” is often used in personal injury cases.  It is used as a way of funding a compensation claim where the accident victim does not have the means to pay for the costs involved as the case progresses. 

A number of solicitors are prepared to handle personal injury cases on a “No Win – No Fee” basis but very few are able to offer their clients complete protection if the case is unsuccessful. 

In that event, the client could end up being liable for many thousands of pounds in legal expenses or the case won't be fully investigated and therefore likely to under-settle.

Compensate 'no win no fee' funding

Digby Brown has its own funding company, Compensate, which provides the funding to allow the case to be fully investigated, employ the best experts surrounding the circumstances of the accident and/or injuries sustained and where and if necessary go to court.

If for whatever reason the case is unsuccessful, Compensate pays all your legal expenses and those of your opponent – you pay nothing. 

On average our clients receive over 3 times the pre-litigation offer

Because of Compensate funding Digby Brown's success rate is extremely high and on average our clients receive three times the pre-litigation offer.

In the event the case is successful, a small percentage of your damages will be deducted with VAT to pay for this service. The percentage which Compensate will charge depends on the degree of risk involved. We believe that this is the fairest method of giving clients access to justice whilst ensuring their cases are fully investigated, prepared and funded.

Don’t take our word for it, just read many of the court decisions and case studies on our website, or watch Joanne's story.

Beware of compensation offers which may be too good

We know you will have seen many adverts offering 100% compensation or telling you that you will not lose any of your compensation, however we believe there are a number of problems with companies that do this.

• How do they make their money if they don’t charge you anything?
• If they aren’t taking any money from you, the client, what incentive do they have to ensure you receive the right level of compensation, appropriate to the injuries you have sustained?
• Fully preparing a case, finding out exactly what happened and what the consequences of your injuries may mean in the long term, is expensive, how do they do this properly?
• If they aren’t fully preparing these cases will they just accept the first offer they are given on your behalf by the Insurance company?
• It makes simple business sense, the less work they do the higher their profit margin is - they simply have no incentive to work harder on your behalf.
• These adverts in the main are from English firms on national television which operates in a different way and therefore wouldn’t apply to a Scottish person.

We know from the many client cases we mandate from other firms of solicitors (in the main at the request of the client who is extremely unsatisfied with the service received for the other firm) that many shortcuts are taken in preparation and that the first offer received is being recommended for acceptance, regardless of the value. 

Getting something for nothing is usually the first sign of poor service.

Correct level of compensation with Digby Brown

Our experience and statistics show time and time again we will achieve the correct level of compensation which will be substantially more than the insurer is initially prepared to offer.

Even after we have deducted our percentage as a success fee you will gain considerably more than you would have achieved using a 100% compensation model.

Contact Digby Brown's personal injury solicitors

We have offices across Scotland in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Inverness, Aberdeen and Ayr.

For further information about no win no fee, or anything else, call us on 0333 200 5925 or fill in our enquiry form below and someone will get back in touch with you.

How is whiplash diagnosed? 

Whiplash is typically diagnosed based on a person's symptoms, medical history, and physical examination. During the examination, a healthcare provider will likely check for signs of injury, such as tenderness or pain in the neck and shoulders, limited range of motion, and muscle spasms. They may also check for neurological symptoms such as numbness or tingling in the arms or hands.

Imaging tests such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs may be ordered to rule out other more serious injuries or to confirm the diagnosis. Diagnostic imaging tests can help to visualise any damage to the bones, disks, and ligaments in the neck.

What if the other driver refuses to provide details? 

Occasionally, the other driver may refuse to give their details. Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 confirms it is illegal for a person to not give you their details in the event of a crash. In the event a driver refuses to exchange information, you should report their vehicle to the police and obtain a police reference number. This may then prove to be another valuable piece of evidence.

Even if the other driver has no insurance, it is still possible for us to act on your behalf. Our page on uninsured driver claims will help you understand what we do in these situations to ensure you still receive the level of fair compensation that you are legally entitled to.

What are the different grades of whiplash? 

Medical professionals often classify whiplash injuries into three grades, based on the severity of the symptoms and the amount of tissue damage. 
These grades are as follows:

Grade I or Mild whiplash injury  – Symptoms may include mild neck pain and stiffness, headaches, and tenderness in the neck and shoulders. There is minor tissue damage and complete recovery is expected.
Grade II or Moderate whiplash  – Symptoms may include moderate neck pain and stiffness, headaches, and muscle spasms. There is likely to be some tissue damage and recovery may end up taking anywhere from a few weeks to a couple of months.
Grade III or Severe whiplash injury  –Several symptoms may be present including those described in mild and moderate whiplash injury. Neurological symptoms such as numbness or tingling in the arms or hands may also be present. There is likely to be significant tissue damage and recovery may take several months or even longer.