Injury at work ongoign pain and suffering have been made an offer

#1 2011-02-05 13:58:39
bob fredrick

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Injury at work ongoign pain and suffering have been made an offer

Hi. I had an accident at work over 3 years ago and am still suffering pain from the injury and I have lost half the strength in my dominant hand grip and so on. I was carrying a large heavy object with another employee which caused alot of strain on my arm and shoulder which ended up causing a tear in my forearm and pulled my shoulder. I had an operation on my forearm and now have a long scar down my forearm and loss of grip strength in hand and constant pain in my shoulder to which i have had injections to try and ease but hasnt made any difference to the pain. This caused me to lose my job and i havnt been succesful in getting another job since.

a barrister valued my case quite highly and now i have had an offer from the defendants of Â?15000 which wouldnt even cover what ive lost in wages from losing my job. So does this seem a low offer? or is it normal for them to start with such a low offer? it is set to go to court this year so should I wait until it goes to court?

Thanks in advance for any input

#2 2011-02-07 19:47:58
Injurylawyersuk

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Hi Bob

You ultimately have to be guided by your own solicitors and barrister on this matter, anyone who says they can help would be misleading you.  If your Barrister and solciitors have given you a figure which they feel is reasonable, trust them.  If it is much higher than the offer made then wait and be guided by them.  If it is within a few hundred pounds or so it is a decision for you to make.  Take the money now or wait 6-8 months for just a couple of hundred pounds more.

However from what you have told me the offer is considerably less than counsel has advised, Proceedings would have had to have been issued by now also due to limitation so really you have to work out what exactly your losses were, in real terms not necesarily what you are claiming and see if the offer is reasonable taking into account the injury compensation also.

My advice, speak to your solicitors they will advise you accordingly.

I trust this helps.

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Matthew Waterfield
INJURY LAWYERS UK LTD
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#3 2011-02-08 13:54:17
MartynBrown-IntegrumLaw

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Bob - I agree with what Mathew wrote but I wonder if the offer you have had is for your injuries (what we refer to as General Damages) and does not include your expenses and lost earnings (Special Damges).

Speak to your solicitor he or she will clarify this.

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#4 2011-03-02 19:32:23
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Hi Bob

It would be interesting to know how you got on with your matter and whether you have managed to get any more information from your solicitors.  I hope they have now clarified your position for you.

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Matthew Waterfield
INJURY LAWYERS UK LTD
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#5 2011-03-12 22:21:33
bobfrederick

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Hi, no that offer was in full and final settlement? whats a typical offer for something like this/? leaving a permanent disability and caused long term unemployment?
Is it likely the insurance company were trying just trying there luck to put me off persuing things further and taking it to court? a court application has been made already

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#6 2011-03-13 00:18:59
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Hi Bob

Yes indeed sometimes insurers make offers which seem like a lot of money as many people see the Â? signs and take it and run.  Sometimes obviously it works.  My ONLY advice is always take the advice of your solicitors and Barristers,  Unfortunately I can help you with a valuation.  Just ask you solicitors for a copy of the barristers advice which will set out how they have come to the valution.  If you are confident that they have taken all into account and nothing is exagerated in terms of your situation then your best course of action is to be guided by them. 

Good luck!  Keep us informed

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Matthew Waterfield
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