I am looking for advice on a case I have coming up
2 years ago, I sustained an injury at work - this was due to being instructed to perform a duty without the correct training or supervision.
Since then, I have been to hell and back (though sometimes I think I am still there)
I was not initially going to take any action, however, after a few months when the bills started piling up and the pain continued and was getting worse, I decided to approach my (now ex) employer through the PIAB. The employer took as long as posssible before rejecting to have the claim assessed. As a result, I approached a solicitor (who has been nothing more than fantastic) and we are now taking the case to court.
The solicitor has recently informed me that it may be another year before we get a date in court and this in itself is causing more mental anguish than its worth!
Has anyone else been involved in a case like this?
Did the respondent offer to settle out of court?
How long did it take to get to court?
What kind of questioning were you subject to in court?
(Whilst I have been nothing but clear, concise and honest from the word go, I still feel like they are going to try and turn the tables on me and make me feel guilty about trying to get my costs covered - which incidentally are now bordering on €10k and are ongoing)
Any advice is welcome
2 years ago, I sustained an injury at work - this was due to being instructed to perform a duty without the correct training or supervision.
Since then, I have been to hell and back (though sometimes I think I am still there)
I was not initially going to take any action, however, after a few months when the bills started piling up and the pain continued and was getting worse, I decided to approach my (now ex) employer through the PIAB. The employer took as long as posssible before rejecting to have the claim assessed. As a result, I approached a solicitor (who has been nothing more than fantastic) and we are now taking the case to court.
The solicitor has recently informed me that it may be another year before we get a date in court and this in itself is causing more mental anguish than its worth!
Has anyone else been involved in a case like this?
Did the respondent offer to settle out of court?
How long did it take to get to court?
What kind of questioning were you subject to in court?
(Whilst I have been nothing but clear, concise and honest from the word go, I still feel like they are going to try and turn the tables on me and make me feel guilty about trying to get my costs covered - which incidentally are now bordering on €10k and are ongoing)
Any advice is welcome