Major car accident - what happens next?

[LoonR1]

Yes, no and maybe. The whole thing is moot though. A claiming this is not one for the mainstream claimant solicitors it's a very specialised area.

[durbster]

Gah, just write a big reply but lost it. Currently in a fold out bed next to my nephew in the children's ward and hospital Wi-Fi ain't great.

The quick version is simple - thank you sincerely for ALL the replies. I'm not the most compassionate bloke when on the flip side so I'm totally humbled by your response.

[Chilli]

Snowboy said:

I have no idea about any of the questions you have asked.
But, I just feel compelled to offer condolence from me and my wife.

This forum is normally just silly arguing but something like this is very very real - and I'm not sure what to say, but wanted to just offer some words of support and kindness in what must be a terrible time.

Ditto this. What an awful situation, and I hope the little-un makes a full recovery.

Good luck mate.

Edited by Chilli on Thursday 26th September 08:01

[10 Pence Short]

Awful situation OP, everything crossed for the little one.

I work daily with many solicitor firms throughout the country. Most of the big claimant PI firms are our clients.

Look for a firm with reasonble resources and a good reputation (hard to know from the outside, I understand).

I don't know where in the country you are, but Paul McGrath at Total Law in Manchester might be worth a call. Much of their work is defending PI claims on behalf of insurers, but they do take on some interesting claimant work and their experience of the 'other side' can be invaluable.

[LoonR1]

Just to clarify something re the insurers in this. They will not be looking to wriggle out of things and whoever it is will have a large amount of money already set aside (held on reserve) for this claim. They will do whatever they need to get to a good settlement in the right timeframe. Nothing will be rushed nor will it be skimped on. It will have to go to court ultimately but that will not stop interim payments or medical fees etc being paid by them.

[silverfoxcc]

Unike many of the threads on here, i have not wasted my tiem reading this one.
All i can say is

Durb, whilst not an overly religious guy, i am thinking very hard for the little fella and you,

Sooby and the rest with offers, If there is a heaven, you have well and truly booked your places. very humbling to see a lot of peaple pulling in the one direction.

Me, i feel so utterly helpless in not having anything to assist

This is the way PH is beneath all the catalling and p taking. A great internet 'family' to belong to.

Ron

[Pontoneer]

swerni said:

I wish I could offer more than just my deepest sympathy.

I think we all feel the same .

Can we perhaps organise a collection ( maybe gifting money to a Paypal account ) to get a gift for the little chap , or whatever the OP might feel it was best spent on ?

I will be happy to contribute something .

EDIT -

I was aware of the 'Just Giving' website - which I've just had a quick look at , and although I've never done this kind of thing before I'd be happy to set up a page for donations .

OP , I would need a little information from you , by PM please , just the first name of the little chap - so I can call it 'The Fund for little Andrew' ( or whatever his name is) , if you have a photograph of him I can put on the page it might help , then I will need some contact details so we can make the proceeds payable to you .

I am open to advice from anyone on here who has done this before as I am keen to make this open , transparent and auditible .

I'm happy to do the work setting it up , but would welcome advice how best to go about this .

Edited by Pontoneer on Thursday 26th September 09:18

[silverfoxcc]

Durbster,

Just a general question,
How old is he and has he any interests?

[Pontoneer]

Durbster said in the original post that he is three .

What to get him will depend very much on his condition as well as his interests , but it would be good to find out .

[RSoovy4]

Thanks Loon for coming out of retirement on this one.

[chrisw666]

This is the kind of thread that pops up and makes you realise that some of our problems are pretty insignificant and that the majority of people are decent.

I hope that through everything the little fella goes on to live a normal and happy life, kids are amazingly resilient.

[GreatGranny]

Can't offer any practical advice just my deepest sympathies.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
I'm certain he will grow up to be a credit to both you and your wife.

[poo at Paul's]

It makes me sad to read all this, but it is a great thing you and your wife are doing to look after your nephew.
With luck and lots of love, hopefully he will grow up with only limited affect of this terrible trauma and I have no doubt he will have a great new "mum and dad".

For you family and your brothers wife's also, though, what an horrendous situation. My heart goes out to them.

Sadly, it is worth reading stories like this as a reminder to us all just hwo devastating a mistake on the roads can be.

Let's be careful out there.

[VEA]

I was pointed to this thread through another user.

All I can say is wow. My deepest condolences go out to you and yours at this time durbster.

As all the others have said, if I could offer anything at all I would happily help in any way. As this is probably just a donation if someone does get something set up then please do post it on here as I would like to help.

PH can be a truly wonderful place at times. Good Work to those in the know for offering what looks to be some great advice.

[Pontoneer]

VEA said:

As all the others have said, if I could offer anything at all I would happily help in any way. As this is probably just a donation if someone does get something set up then please do post it on here as I would like to help.

I'm sure Durbster has a lot more on his plate right now than keeping tabs on this thread .

However , if I manage to get a few details , I'll set up a page on Just Giving so that we can all contribute something to help .

[chrisw666]

Pontoneer said:

I'm sure Durbster has a lot more on his plate right now than keeping tabs on this thread .

However , if I manage to get a few details , I'll set up a page on Just Giving so that we can all contribute something to help .

I've sent you a pm that might help (if you haven't already seen it).

[Redgate]

My most sincere condolances to you and your family OP. I cannot really contribute on a technical level but wanted to say that I admire what you are doing for the little one. I am sure his parents somewhere must be proud of you.

[GadgeS3C]

Jasandjules said:

OP, my sincere condolences. And may I say what a wonderful thing you are doing stepping up to the plate like this, and what an incredible woman you married to give up her job to look after him too.

My condolences and I can't add any better words than those quoted above.

Huge respect to you and your wife. The little chap is clearly in the best place possible given the circumstances.

[Pontoneer]

chrisw666 said:

Pontoneer said:

I'm sure Durbster has a lot more on his plate right now than keeping tabs on this thread .

However , if I manage to get a few details , I'll set up a page on Just Giving so that we can all contribute something to help .

I've sent you a pm that might help (if you haven't already seen it).

I've had a PM which suggests that some friends of the family may already have something set up .

If I can details , then with Durbster's permission , I will post a link where to send any donations .

[RSoovy4]

I think it's hands in pockets time. If every active PHer gives a fiver that should easily be six figures I reckon. A good start.