product liability case where client suffered a serious injury from a pedal bin. she was dealing with Aviva insurance directly who attemted to offer her a very low sum. we managed to get the correct ammount of compensation which was some 75% more than offered by Aviva directly.
2. Pedal Bin Case Facts of case Knocked over bin Unfinished metal rim WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK
3. Injuries Complete laceration of flexor policislongus tendon and ulnar digital nerve Permanent disability Unable to do certain heavy tasks Two operations to repair injury WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK
5. Dealing Direct with Aviva Insurance Did not advise her to seek legal advice Made an offer to her of £4000 without any explanation £3500 for injury and £500 for care Friend of client recommended me WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK
6. Valuation of case Starting point JSB Guidelines Followed by case law And most importantly 20 years experience of valuing injuries WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK
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9. Valuation of case (2) Barristers opinion Barrister values whole case at between £7000 and £8000 I disagreed with barrister and valued case at £12000 WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK
11. Advice Do not deal directly with insurers or the solicitors they pass you onto Do seek independent legal advice Do use a solicitor who has the knowledge to argue the case with the insurers and barristers Do use ILS solicitors! WWW.ILSSOLICITORS.CO.UK