Keep in mind that you pay a premium for going no win/no fee as lawyers then have to take on an increased risk.
Thanks rod, I have thought of that. My sister requested a breakdown of fees today as the cost agreement doesn't reflect the fees, but when she asked for the breakdown in an invoice, things turned nasty.Keep in mind that you pay a premium for going no win/no fee as lawyers then have to take on an increased risk.
Yep that's your common solicitor/barrister fees. And with a strong push to settle, because going for more will just make their fees higher of course I can't quickly think of the word, but its something to do with dirty b$#$ rats.law firm who is in financial strife at the moment and they are telling her to accept 100, 000 which is what Woolworths offered and the firm wants 8.
80, 000 in legal fees.
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Oh God. I don't even know where to begin in regard to the comment immediately above me
Hi iamthelaw,Did you send the solicitor a letter stating that you do not accept the offer? Needless to say that the solicitor cannot accept the offer without the clients consent.
Send the solicitor a letter stating that you do not accept the offer, send via registered post and keep a copy.
If you're not accepting the settlement, don't sign it. Send a letter to your solicitor stating that you're not accepting the settlement and also highlight your other concerns so that it can go on the file.Hi iamthelaw,
No she didn't and the solicitor has sent her through settlement papers to sign. I don't know if you've seen my reply on Thursday to you of what Woolworths said to the solicitor. It's almost like the solicitor is scared to take Woolworths on even though she is not acting in her client's best interest.
I have told my sister not to sign anything. Do you have any recommendations in relation to this?
Woolworths is sighting her pre existing injury to the opposite leg