Injury claim without a solicitor ?
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Come now, you don't have to lie to us.
So how fast was the car that hit you going? 2, 3 mph? Can't of been 4 surely, nothing would have survived, not even bacteria.
Ok so seriously, have you not considered one of the "No Win, No Fee" cowboys? I mean they love whiplash cases.
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Just go private? If you have a good case and they take it on then it'll be no win no fee.
No, I mean the fees after I win are £910, would rather fill the claim myself if possible.
I did, needed a week off work and still have niggling low back pain. The injury was in December.
I did, needed a week off work and still have niggling low back pain. The injury was in December.
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When I got hit by a car cycling, I just went to their insurance, it was all sorted fine with me direct with them. I got my bike repaired, damaged clothing replaced, and they gave me a sum for injuries, which weren't that bad (I didn't ask for anything, I think it was to avoid me going down a legal route, as they asked me sign a declaration that I considered the matter settled).
It helped of course that they admitted fault straight away.
It helped of course that they admitted fault straight away.
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So? The fees are paid for by the defence, not you. You shouldn't care less whether the fees are £10 or £1000.
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depends i guess. i was hit by a car about 5/6 years ago and got 3k in compo. the thing is i needed to see a physio for the next 2/3 years which cost me about that much. my back still isnt as good as it was before. i have trouble standing up for periods, ironing and washing up is the biggest gripe. it even hurts when im feeding my son in his cot.
too many idiots claiming for nothing ruined it for the rest of us.
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you will need to see a specialist and get them to sign off that you have been injured.
OP: i would also get it checked out by physio. it might well get worse. chiropractors can help too.
I would rather an extra £1000 personally.
I went to A and E, they give me the standard info on whiplash, telling me to take it easy and it may get worse before it starts to loosen up etc.
The back injury got worse, during the weeks after.
I could get further details from my GP, if I need to.
You wouldn't get an extra £1000 as your compensation is limited to loss of earnings and discomfort suffered I think.
The point I was making, in a rather facetious way, was that when you have a medical issue you go see a medical professional. Why then would you not see a legal professional for a legal issue?
As you asked the question, I would assume you do not know how to present a case with argument. I would goto a no win no fee and let them do all the hard work.
I do hope you went to the doctors after the accident though.
I do hope you went to the doctors after the accident though.
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Did you even read my post? The prosecution fees are paid for by the defence. This is completely irrelevant and separate to your compensation.
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OP has got to be a troll. Firstly wants to sell some sordid story to the papers to make a quick buck at someones expense and now wants to claim for no doubt non-existent whiplash?
At the risk of sounding like I'm self-preserving, a legal service will know how to get it and will do it right with the all important headed paper at the top. It's not something I would recommend trying by yourself.
Eh, are you sure about that?
The chances of this actually reaching court are essentially zero and the only person to award costs are judges. I'd be shocked if a claim form was even issued for something like this unless there was something particuarly complicated about it (no win no fee isn't even permitted in litigation).
What will be offered will be settlement that is quite doubtful to take into account solicitor's fees so what will be payed is essentially coming out of the client's (the OP's pocket). Even if things go to court, getting back 70% of fees would be an exceptionally good result!
Hence it's a fair enough concern
Eh, are you sure about that?
The chances of this actually reaching court are essentially zero and the only person to award costs are judges. I'd be shocked if a claim form was even issued for something like this unless there was something particuarly complicated about it (no win no fee isn't even permitted in litigation).
What will be offered will be settlement that is quite doubtful to take into account solicitor's fees so what will be payed is essentially coming out of the client's (the OP's pocket). Even if things go to court, getting back 70% of fees would be an exceptionally good result!
Hence it's a fair enough concern
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Eh, are you sure about that?
The chances of this actually reaching court are essentially zero and the only person to award costs are judges. I'd be shocked if a claim form was even issued for something like this unless there was something particuarly complicated about it (no win no fee isn't even permitted in litigation).
What will be offered will be settlement that is quite doubtful to take into account solicitor's fees so what will be payed is essentially coming out of the client's (the OP's pocket). Even if things go to court, getting back 70% of fees would be an exceptionally good result!
Hence it's a fair enough concern
My housemate is a PI solicitor and I've never heard her say anything other than their fees getting paid for by the defence!
And by defence I don't necessarily mean in court, just the company or whoever is being issued with the claim.
Weird!