£300,000 damages for whiplash injuries

A woman whose career was ended after she suffered whiplash injuries has been awarded nearly £300,000 in compensation. The management accountant was sat in her vehicle in traffic at a round­about when she was struck from behind and shunted into the stationary car in front. Due to her injuries, she was forced to reduce her working hours and take intermittent time off work, eventually leading to her leaving her job and being unable to work for a significant time. After obtaining expert medical evidence, she was eventually diagnosed as suffering from chronic pain syndrome.