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BTW an insurer will accept a claim on a much broader ”quantum” than the CICA – who are primarily compensating for actual bodily injury according to their own tarriff. Insurers are not so restricted.
An insurer will be far more flexible over pain; suffering; distress & shock; disfigurement; loss of mobility; loss of social opportunity; loss of current, future and potential earnings; the list simply goes on and on.
You really need to put together an outline of what is called “Quantum” that is the various amounts that you currently have lost (or might lose in the future) and wish to claim for by way of damages, so that you can properly instruct a lawyer.
Arming yourself with these facts up front can save you a whole lot of time when it comes to setting out a claim for damages.
thanks but he’s tried it six years ago and it doesn’t work, so best to leave it, thank you for your help
when the accident happened six years ago, i was given a cheque for £20,000 and told, we dont have to give you anything because we were not negligent, this is a good faith payment, i was then dumped on my ass out of the NHS, i spoke to solicitors and there was no claim against the nhs, as no one has ever been caught, my only redress is the CICA,
Pb is right here Nick (may I call you that?). And thankyou for the pm, much appreciated.
Ive spoken with someone in detail about your case today.
Putting aside the Sutcliffe comparison which never happened and has pushed you into action you do have a basis to attempt a claim against your employer.
Firstly though, it wont be huge figures. Back in 1996 or whenever it was a claim for a loss of an eye would have given a return of a tiny % of £196,000. Even now the tariff states £38,000 for the loss of one eye.
So, to now. You need to get a solicitor (as has been said). I can put you intouch with one who will take into account the payment you accepted and see if you can continue further.
He will take into account your injuries, your present condition, your prognosis, your financial loss (now and forecast), and the total scale of loss.
What you have to remember was you were in paid employment at the time. Being an ambulance driver has its risks, but nowhere near those of a firefighter or police officer in this scecnario (im not saying its not dangerous… this is a bonus for your case).
Your employer has a duty to provide and these are the key words your legal team will base your claim on A SAFE SYSTEM OF WORK.
Would you like me to give you the details of the lawyer I know?
You can google him anyway. He is a medical/clinical negligence lawyer, one of the best in the country. This is not what you need, but he will have the contacts to take your case. His name is David Kerry and he works for well is a partner in Attwater and Liell Solicitors. He specialises in personal injury cases.
I have his number if you want to discuss it further.
You seem so determined with this its worth a shot and I feel you have nothing to lose in giving it a go.
Ditch the petition though. :wink: its worthless and discredits you.
damn banned words! (Fish and Liell should read Attwater and Liell!!) :lol:
Do it Nick … you have nothing to lose at all. Accepting an ‘ex gratia’ payment whilst you were in employment does NOT mnean that your employer can totally absolve temselves of their liability towards you. I’ll bet that they didn’t allow you to take legal advice when the offer was made eh?
It equally does NOT bar you from pursuing a claim against their motor insurers. Sometimes claims take several years to settle simply because the damages claim cannot be fully quantified until time has passed and the quantum has been fully assessed.
Take the advice – it is probably the best you will get!
i have to say its nice to see ou folk getting together to help this family, i wish id had your advice 8 years ago. i went with the unions advised solicitor and he was terrible, he lost my notes on several occasions, he never answered any calls and fobbed me off with excuse after exuse. anyhow as they say in disney land it is in de past.. good luck with your efforts and love to your family. dont give up, and dont let the bstards get you down.
Thank you. I’m not sure what to do. Obviously the Sutcliffe claim has no relevance now, its just the pain-staking time it takes to find other people with similar injuries. I know after all the advice you have given it seems like a stupid question, but where do we go from here?
Exactly why should we ditch the petition? So by saying that you are saying we shouldn’t bother going to Downing Street, and all the people who have been collecting signatures for us would have done it for nothing. I’m sorry but we are not about to ditch the petition. maybe you think its pointless, but that is your choice to think so. We have both worked too hard and we have got too much support to drop the petition now.
@waspish wrote:
i have to say its nice to see ou folk getting together to help this family, i wish id had your advice 8 years ago. i went with the unions advised solicitor and he was terrible, he lost my notes on several occasions, he never answered any calls and fobbed me off with excuse after exuse. anyhow as they say in disney land it is in de past.. good luck with your efforts and love to your family. dont give up, and dont let the bstards get you down.
It really is, isnt it Iv been following this for days, and thought how
nice it is, that people are being so helpfull… Good luck BF..x
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