I was in a motor accident last year and used a solicitor to assist me in seeking damages. It was a very straight-forward case and the other party's insurance offerred a settlement which I accepted. My Solicitor (Who was an absolute nightmare to deal with) is charging me 1300 Euro plus VAT. Is this excessive or the going rate? Please advise.
you should have got a written list of charges when you first attended. Most solicitors charge minimum of €1000 plus VAT for straingtforward personal injury claims that are dealt with through PIAB or direct by insurance company.
No they are not. This is one of the changes brought about by PIAB. It is no longer the case that your recovery on a personal injuries claim includes your legal costs: you must now foot this bill out of your compensation.
The intention of the PIAB is to keep everyone's insurance costs down by dealing with straightforward cases directly with the injured party without the need for solicitors. If someone chooses to use a solicitor, they have to pay for it.