ivorystraws
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Hi,
I know this is a really general question but I would just like some pointers or advice on this subject which may help.
My brother was involved in an accident approximately 3 years ago or more. Some lady drove straight into the back of his car. Gardai were called and I'm assumming she's liable. She paid approximately €2000 towards him getting a new car as the old one was a write off. He's been getting physio treatment on his back ever since but complains of pains in his shoulders from time to time. He's a quiet guy, works as a bar manager so getting him to admit to having any physical problems is like pulling teeth.
Now, her insurance company met with him to try and settle the claim out of court yesterday. They state he will have made a full recovery by the time the court case comes up in October. They're proposing a payout of €16,000. His solicitors says if he goes to court, it may depend on the way the judge looks on the case and if the insurance company lodge the money with the court, he could possibly end up paying fee's to both legal parties involved and have a remaining sum of approximately €5,000.
Should he accept the claim? Does it seem sufficient? Is this the norm?
Any advice or experiences on similar incidents would be very welcome, thanks.
I know this is a really general question but I would just like some pointers or advice on this subject which may help.
My brother was involved in an accident approximately 3 years ago or more. Some lady drove straight into the back of his car. Gardai were called and I'm assumming she's liable. She paid approximately €2000 towards him getting a new car as the old one was a write off. He's been getting physio treatment on his back ever since but complains of pains in his shoulders from time to time. He's a quiet guy, works as a bar manager so getting him to admit to having any physical problems is like pulling teeth.
Now, her insurance company met with him to try and settle the claim out of court yesterday. They state he will have made a full recovery by the time the court case comes up in October. They're proposing a payout of €16,000. His solicitors says if he goes to court, it may depend on the way the judge looks on the case and if the insurance company lodge the money with the court, he could possibly end up paying fee's to both legal parties involved and have a remaining sum of approximately €5,000.
Should he accept the claim? Does it seem sufficient? Is this the norm?
Any advice or experiences on similar incidents would be very welcome, thanks.