2007-12-07 01:11:10 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Insurance
Maybe but they don't have too.
If they think that they have a sold case and can win it - they may not make any offers.
Most companies try to resolve a case with out trial - but if the other side is unreasonable or you just don't owe it - then the company may not make an offer and may just take it to trail.
If your case is up for trial - that means you have an attorney. Ask your attorney. They are familiar with your case and you are going to be paying them a substantial portion of any settlement/verdict you get - so make the attorney earn in.
2007-12-07 08:39:03 · answer #1 · answered by Boots 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should certainly make you an offer unless of course they are sure they are going to win.
Offers are usually made within a few months before you are due in court and once accepted there is no going back and the case is closed you will not be able to reclaim in any way for any new injuries or possesions so if you are made an offer think carefully that it compensates for any hardships and or out of pocket expenses.
You can refuse the offer if you feel it genuinely does not compensate you fairly but please take legal advice as companies do not like to pay out and will avoid over compensating at all costs.
2007-12-07 09:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in the USA. When I had injuries on the job, I always had a lawyer, because the lawyer could only take 8 to 12 % of what I was awarded. Remember to add up how much you would have received if you had been working this whole time, and to make sure that you ask for more than that. If you are not going to be able to work, anymore. be sure to add up how much money you would have earned if you HAD continue to work, without being injured. That needs to be paid to you, as well. Good luck! Stick to your guns!
2007-12-07 10:01:52 · answer #3 · answered by laurel g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless they are very very sure of their ground and even if they are they may well make an offer. Be guided by your Solicitor he will almost certainly tell you to refuse it because he thinks he can get a little more, but if he says go for it grab it with both hands. Do not listen to a fella in the pub who knows someone who-------
In UK If you win the other side will have to pay your reasonable costs but beware of a sealed offer or payment in because if you win and the amount awarded is less than the amount "paid in" or formally offered in some way you will have to pay all costs from the date of that particular offer
2007-12-07 14:36:18 · answer #4 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is nothing that says they must make an offer. If they do make one they will, in all probability, make it as close to June as they can. Be guided by your Solicitor that is what you are paying for. If you are not paying directly (i.e. if it is on the basis that you only pay if the claim is successful) then best of luck.
2007-12-09 12:25:21 · answer #5 · answered by JOHN R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If they make you an offer and the court subsequently make a lower award, you get lumbered with all the costs. So they'll try it on. Follow the advice of your barrister.
2007-12-07 09:15:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋