Road traffic accident compensation claims are amongst the fastest to process and settle. In most cases, people injured in road traffic accidents suffer short-term injuries that whilst painful, are not life changing. In these circumstances, a claim should usually be settled within a period of 3-9 months.
Claims for minor injuries such as whiplash can be submitted via the ‘Claims Portal’ and now settle in as little as 3 months or less, although it is wise to allow a period of 3-6 months in most cases.
However, in the event of serious or catastrophic injuries, the process of claiming can be far slower as it is vital that the full extent of the injuries and other losses are known and understood. This can often take months or years.