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Injured in a car crash: how much compensation will I get and how long will it take?

I was injured in my car last month in a head-on collision for which the other driver accepted the blame. I was taken to hospital where I stayed for 8 days and was found to be suffering from a c2 neck fracture (2 broken bones in back of neck) in addition to severe bruising. Can you give me an estimate of the compensation amount I may receive and the time-scale I should expect to wait.

The injuries you describe are severe and will merit substantial compensation. This will include recovering all of your financial losses (including loss of earnings) as well as compensation for the pain and suffering.

We would need a lot more information to give you an accurate guide as to the total amount of compensation and I have asked I solicitor to call you to further give you advice. It is likely to be several thousand pounds.

You could reasonably expect to receive an interim payment (payment on account) in this case of around £5000 - £7500 from the Defendants until the final settlement is reached and we would suggest this should be obtained by solicitors working on your behalf within 6 to 8 months.

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