The guideline levels rise in three-month increments up to 24 months where the maximum £4,215 payout could be received. Those who suffer an injury for between six months and nine months will receive £840 with those suffering between nine months and 12 months being paid over £1,300. Meanwhile, drivers who have an injury for over 12 months but no more than 15 months will be liable for a payout of over £2,000. The new legislation allows for an uplift of 20 percent in “exceptional circumstances” where courts consider damages should be greater than the original tariff. Whiplash reforms will come into effect from May (Image: Getty) Drivers will receive over £4,000 if their injury lasts up to 2 years after a crash (Image: The Whiplash Injury Regulations 2021)