Judicial guidelines for compensation
Discussion
Anyone on here know anything regarding the above?
I have had paperwork from the solicitors dealing with my accident which states the amount of compensation I will receive for my injuries, taking into account I was almost killed, have been off work for 10 weeks and still having a few problems (back at work now but struggling a bit as my job is very physical)
The amount they state actually made me laugh at them over the phone, apparently they have to follow set judicial guidelines with set amounts for the fact the doctor said I should recover from my injuries within 4 months of the accident and they also take instruction from a barrister if it went to court and the amount stated is the maximum I would receive, they also said all my injuries do not get treated as seperate injuries but all as one.
Having spoken with a friend earlier today who has just received paperwork from her own solicitor regarding her minor accident (3 days after mine) where she was rear ended at approx 20mph, she has not needed to take anytime off work but did have a slightly sore neck for about a week and they have offerred her the same amount as what I have been offerred!
I have had paperwork from the solicitors dealing with my accident which states the amount of compensation I will receive for my injuries, taking into account I was almost killed, have been off work for 10 weeks and still having a few problems (back at work now but struggling a bit as my job is very physical)
The amount they state actually made me laugh at them over the phone, apparently they have to follow set judicial guidelines with set amounts for the fact the doctor said I should recover from my injuries within 4 months of the accident and they also take instruction from a barrister if it went to court and the amount stated is the maximum I would receive, they also said all my injuries do not get treated as seperate injuries but all as one.
Having spoken with a friend earlier today who has just received paperwork from her own solicitor regarding her minor accident (3 days after mine) where she was rear ended at approx 20mph, she has not needed to take anytime off work but did have a slightly sore neck for about a week and they have offerred her the same amount as what I have been offerred!
Yes there are guidelines produced by the Judicial College on which General Damages claims are based. A bit of googling will show you what these guidelines are.
Then there's the claim for Special Damages for stuff like loss of earnings, medical and other out of pocket expenses etc etc.
There's quite a variation of quality amongst the firms which deal in personal injury claims. If I was in England I'd try Fieldfisher.
Also, the Quittance website contains a good claim calculator. Try that and see if it's close to what you've been offered.
Then there's the claim for Special Damages for stuff like loss of earnings, medical and other out of pocket expenses etc etc.
There's quite a variation of quality amongst the firms which deal in personal injury claims. If I was in England I'd try Fieldfisher.
Also, the Quittance website contains a good claim calculator. Try that and see if it's close to what you've been offered.
Edited by drainbrain on Saturday 11th February 20:19
Thanks for the replies, I am however just talking about injury compensation as the claim for lost income etc is seperate.
I did have a quick read of the link posted but the amount offerred is very low as everything is lumped together rather than an amount for each injury which I thought odd. I also thought it odd that my friend has been told she will receive the same amount as mentioned in my OP
I did have a quick read of the link posted but the amount offerred is very low as everything is lumped together rather than an amount for each injury which I thought odd. I also thought it odd that my friend has been told she will receive the same amount as mentioned in my OP
If you're still suffering a long time after the expected 4 months then the solicitors need to get updated proper medical evidence
Damages are calculated as a whole, as the pain would be the same from 1 injury as several, its the total amount that's important.
As for your mates claim, it depends on their evidence, if their offer is at the high end whereas yours is at the low end,and how much BS they have put on to get maximum compo.
Damages are calculated as a whole, as the pain would be the same from 1 injury as several, its the total amount that's important.
As for your mates claim, it depends on their evidence, if their offer is at the high end whereas yours is at the low end,and how much BS they have put on to get maximum compo.
kowalski655 said:
If you're still suffering a long time after the expected 4 months then the solicitors need to get updated proper medical evidence
Damages are calculated as a whole, as the pain would be the same from 1 injury as several, its the total amount that's important.
As for your mates claim, it depends on their evidence, if their offer is at the high end whereas yours is at the low end,and how much BS they have put on to get maximum compo.
Solcitors have already said they will arrange appointment with another specialist at the end of the 4 months if I am still having problems.Damages are calculated as a whole, as the pain would be the same from 1 injury as several, its the total amount that's important.
As for your mates claim, it depends on their evidence, if their offer is at the high end whereas yours is at the low end,and how much BS they have put on to get maximum compo.
KungFuPanda said:
That's an old edition.I think this is a more up-to-date one, although the 14th edition is due out this year (2017).
http://www.mckeagandco.com/pdfs/jsbguidelines.pdf
drainbrain said:
KungFuPanda said:
That's an old edition.I think this is a more up-to-date one, although the 14th edition is due out this year (2017).
http://www.mckeagandco.com/pdfs/jsbguidelines.pdf
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