brs

I got £1800 and was the same sittting at trafffic lights

notroubleclubber

I claimed because i wasnt doin nothing wrong , i had a problem with my back because of this.The lorry driver was on his fone and didnt notice us all stopped and ploughed into us.I was lucky as i was at the front.I hope he lost his job as when the coppers turned up he tried to blame someone else!!!! He couldnt give a shit!

Direct2Compensation

It is hard to understand why the 3rd party are proposing to settle your claim at such a low sum, especially considering the fact that 3 years has passed since the accident.

If you are unhappy with the medical assessment you have been subjected to and the findings of the experts report, this should be contested fully with the 3rd party. Your own Solicitor should be more than willing to contest this for you - if you are able to identify mistakes within the report or locate issues that the expert has ignored (such as your ongoing symptoms).

As a claims specialist with over 20 years experience in this sector, it is often the case that claimants are surprised by the settlement values that they are awarded. Understandably, most claimants have no idea what a fair compensation settlement sum would be for their personal injury claim. With this in mind, I find it helpful to make sure people understand how a compensation settlement valuation is reached and what is taken in to account to form the valuation of a personal injury claim. I have previously written an article on this subject for my own compensation claims website. I thought you may wish to read it? If so, it is here for you. I hope you find it useful!

James090618

smiley

I was in a big bike crash in 02 misdiagnosed knee injuries that wasn't corrected until 2 yrs after I had brain injury and psychological problems ptsd also when I had the operation to correct my injuries it took another 4 yrs to be able to walk properly and finally get back to work you can't predict how long it will take so how can you possibly accept before you've recovered your loss of earnings could be a lot more I'm not saying this for the sake of more money but all the other implications an unknown recovery brings like being on your arse with no way to pay your bills as I was i had private detectives following me everytime i went out of the house filming me i was going to hospitals pysio everyday psychologist weekly they edited off the destination to make it look like I was just going out then sent me the video lol

James090618

Cookson

If your prognosis for recovery from a fractured foot is 18 months, the JC guidelines says

"(g) Modest

Simple metatarsal fractures, ruptured ligaments, puncture wounds and the like. Where there are continuing symptoms, such as a permanent limp, pain or aching, awards between £5,590 (£6,140 accounting for 10% uplift) and £10,960 (£12,050 accounting for 10% uplift) would be appropriate. Straightforward foot injuries such as fractures, lacerations, contusions etc. from which complete or near complete recovery is made would justify awards of £5,590 (£6,140 accounting for 10% uplift) or less. Modest injuries that resolve within a short space of time will attract lower awards. Awards for minor foot injuries resolving within a few months, with little impact on lifestyle or day to day activities, are unlikely to exceed £1,950 (£2,150 accounting for 10% uplift)."

So it sounds like for your injuries they are going top whack of that bracket. Add in the loss of earnings and £30k is about right. I would, however, suggest waiting for the 18 months to pass to make sure you have recovered properly as the next bracket up (f) Moderate

Displaced metatarsal fractures resulting in permanent deformity and continuing symptoms. There may be a risk of long-term osteoarthritis and/or future surgery. £12,050 to £21,910

You can always ask for an interim payment of your loss of earnings whilst you wait to recover in full.

James090618

Cookson

That all depends. If it's just a standard offer, then they can pull it at any time. If it's a Part 36 offer, then you have 21 days to accept or reject. If you reject and later on you are awarded less, then you could be responsible for their costs between the first offer and the settlement.

I assume you have Solicitors acting for you?

James090618

yes I do have a soliciter and if it was you personally and you thought it had a good chance of healing in 3 months would you take it or leave it in both situation with the part 36 or the other one?
Thanks so much for your help aswell I’m very greatful

Cookson

I can't really advise to be honest, its a calculated risk only you can make the decision on.

James090618

Thank you. Also if you was gonna take a guess what do you think minimum is that it could drop too? If you don’t want to give your opinion it’s fine sorry I just don’t know a lot want to get as much info off some one that knows something as possible. Either way thanks very much for all your help.

smiley

Solicitor should be telling you really mate mine wanted to go for more I just wanted to get it over with and get on with my life