(I'm in the UK)
Last Christmas my brother's car was hit by a woman who pulled out of a slip road onto a main road without looking. She hit him head on and his car was totalled. My mother who was in the passenger seat was taken to hospital by ambulance, and found to have a broken sternum. The woman in the other car admitted responsibility at the scene and police suspected she may have been drinking.
The insurance claim for her personal injury is still going on! My mum has been sent to see two separate doctors to assess her case.
In February, my BF had a smiliar accident - silly bint pulled out etc, but he did not suffer severe injury, just back pain which kept him off work for a few days. Woman did not immediately admit responsiblity and had not been drinking.
He's already been awarded £1,500!
What I don't get is why such a cut and dried case like my mum's is taking so long whilst a case like my BFs (which I thought wouldn't come to anything) has been sorted already
2006-10-27 08:36:21 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
There are usually a number of factors involved. First of all it depends on the efficiency of the legal firms involved in the case, some are really good, where as some have to be chased at every stage.
It also depends on the complexity of the case. Some cases are cut and dried and it is clear who is liable, others have more grey areas.
The injuries sustained by the claimant, also make a difference. Whiplash claims are common, you may have to see a medical examiner, but other than that there are not usually any long term effects of the injury and the claimant is usually fully recovered by the time they recieve a settlement.
However, when injuries are complex, such as head injuries, the procedure is less straightforward. The effects of the injuries may be difficult to assess and may persist for some time.
Keep chasing the solicitors and you will get there eventually, good luck.
2006-10-28 03:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was seriously injured in a head on the other party admitted liability that was 15 months ago claim still not settled
2006-10-29 15:02:26 · answer #2 · answered by Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a mushroom incident (slipped on one & damaged the tissue cells in my bottom!!!) in july 05 and im still awaiting my claim to come through..its just being sorted out now, so yes it can take a while, just have to be patient and co-operative x
2006-10-27 16:19:22 · answer #3 · answered by Kerry A 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES.
2006-10-27 15:53:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋