Detective Chief inspector has asked me to an interview to discuss a compensation payout to me...?
I was burned by CS gas...which has scarred my arm and side of my body.
It was a nasty horrible injury I have photographic proof.
They asked me to attend a meeting tomorrow to discuss paying me compensation.
How much am I likely to recieve? And what do u think I should accept?
I was sprayed in error
2007-09-06 04:49:41 · 12 answers · asked by Tesco Value 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The answer is as follows:
By all means attend the meeting and ask the DC to confirm any offer in writing. Ultimately, the DC has no authority to bind the Met. Police (or whatever police force it is) to pay you anything.
He may not make any offer at all - he may just wish to see the scarring and advise his employer.
If he does make any offer, you should inform him, that whilst you appreciate his offer, you are not in a position to say whether it is a good offer or a bad offer in terms of compensation likely to be awarded by a court.
You need him to confirm it in writing, and you need to know on whose authority he acts to make the offer and any payment.
What you then need to do is go to an experienced personal injury solicitor who can (if necessary) have you examined by a plastic surgeon and a report prepared) and advise you what the injury is worth in terms of damages.
There are many 'no-win-no fee' injury lawyers who are very competent and I can recommend one if you need a recommendation. there are some complete idiots as well, mind you.
Notwithstanding the fact I have been a personal injury lawyer for 15 years, no-one can tell you what the injury is worth without:
(i) seeing it and
(ii) knowing exactly what it's going to look like in years ahead.
And that requires expert evidence.
Hope it all works out.
2007-09-06 05:45:07 · answer #1 · answered by JZD 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
To be honest, I have mixed feelings. I live in a town on the Mid North Coast with a high Aboriginal population. I would say, 1/4 of the Aboriginals are some of the nicest people you would ever meet. They mix in with the community activities, they go out and try to do something for themselves to get ahead in life. They have jobs, volunteer their time with town functions, ect. But, 3/4 of them, mainly the young ones. Expect to have everything handed to them on a silver plate. Never made a effort to find work, go around setting bins on fire, smashing windows (the main ones they target, are the Aboriginals that are trying to have a go in life) ... and so on. With my job, I have helped set up training courses and such. Computer training, job skills and so on. I will tell you now, they are not interested. I am not saying all are like that. Some are great people, the ones that work in aviation are setting a great example, and I am so glad about that. Respect is a better word. About the stolen generation, Their were kids taken away for no reason... and that was sad and I think the government should sit down with those people and talk. But, there were some taken away because of their welfare. DOCS take kids of their parents now because of mistreatment and such... (White and Black).. So I do not agree with the government coming out and making a Public apology... Sorry if I offend you with my answer, but a lot of Aboriginals create their own problems. K Bear... I am open for a chat by e-mail if you wish.. I try to be fair in life, if there is something that you know that may make me think otherwise... I am open to listen.
2016-05-22 16:48:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really need to speak to a good barrister about things like this and it's a bit late to find one tonight! I would suggest that whatever they offer you tell them that you will have to take advice and will not be rushed into making a decision today, then speak to your family solicitor for a recommendation to a barrister or they may even be able to have a phone consultation with them. Unless you are lucky enough to find a barrister experienced in personal injury claims answering questions on YA tonight, the rest of us mere motals can only offer well intentioned guesses.
2007-09-06 05:01:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
no one on here can tell you what to expect becuse we are not in full possesion of all the facts.
But what I can say is whatever they offer first refuse and ask them to double it.
lastlyyou do realise you will get a lot more with legal help I am assuming from your question you have not got a solictor
and as far as the answer given by the so called lawyer.
YOU cannot talk to a barrister yourself you talk to a solictor and the solictor then gives the barrister instructions based on what you say. you cannot talk to a barrister without your solictor being present and the offical term for this is in conference, so I wonder what type of law school some ppl go to
2007-09-06 05:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
They always offer low first. Don't listen to Wilfred he sounds like a total wan ker! He can't even read people's answers properly before slagging them and talking out his backside. Double of feck all is still feck all! Listen to JZD he's taking you down the right line, knows his onions. If its big bucks you'll probably have a barrister involved later, but I don't think they do for small payout stuff.
2007-09-07 23:06:00 · answer #5 · answered by martin_dale_test 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Certainly attend the meeting and make a note of what they say; accept nothing, basically say nothing at all, just say you will be taking advice. Then go and see a solicitor.
2007-09-06 07:14:46 · answer #6 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well done JZD I agree entirely with your view. This question and answer lark need more voices like yours. Some of the answers you get are misleading and ill informed.
2007-09-06 06:09:16 · answer #7 · answered by de_falla 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take notes agree to nothing,
Are you represented by a solicitor if not get one do nothing without his advice
2007-09-06 05:12:14 · answer #8 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Damn dude dont accept sh*it
take'em to court and aim the max and that's only in court
make sure u do they will talk u through and say sh*t like is for u best and things but nei bruv kleinsh kleinsh
i see dollars sign
2007-09-06 05:01:49 · answer #9 · answered by adil_saban2001 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I would listen to their first offer. Even if you thought it was a good offer, refuse it and threaten to take it to court if they don't increase it.
If they then offer you more then it worth it.
2007-09-06 10:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋