7 FEBRUARY 2012
MARRIOTT HOTEL
QUEENS SQUARE, LIVERPOOL
9TH MARCH 2012 18.30 for 19.00
This is a black tie event with drinks reception, four course meal, with vegetarian option available, and music until late. There will also be a raffle on the night with great prizes in aid of Zoë's Place Children's Hospice. Tickets are £30 per person.
For more information or tickets please contact
- dbrown@jamesmurray.law.co.uk
- Contact any committee members (chris.walker@scottrees.co.uk)
- Or call 0151 9333333
(Places must be confirmed with payment by Wednesday 29th February 2012)
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29 FEBRUARY 2012
One of the most common concerns among clients is whether there will be any deductions from their compensation settlement.
Scott Rees Partner Jonathan Evans, who heads the firm's Employer Liability and Public Liability department, said many claimants worry they will have to pay legal costs out of their damages. Simiarly, they also worry about having to pay legal costs if their case is unsuccessful.
Jonathan explained: "We constantly have to reassure clients that there will be no deductions from the compensation that's been negotiated for them. We also spend a considerable amount of time explaining exactly how a claim is processed and funded.
"Many people fear that they are going to be presented with a legal bill at the end of the case. At a time when the client is coping with changes to their personal circumstances as a result of an accident, it's a real concern for them."
Under the current system, the costs of pursuing a case are paid by the insurance company of the party at fault. This includes charges such as the solicitors' success fee, an insurance policy known as After the Event insurance, as well as disbursements to cover items like the commissioning of medical reports.
Should the claim be unsuccessful then the After the Event insurance policy is in place to cover the costs incurred.
Under Government plans currently being debated however, the way claims are funded is likely to change with more responsibility upon the claimant to pay towards the cost of pursuing their case.
For more information about what levels of compensation you can expect from your claim, visit our body calculator or talk to a member of our team by calling 01695 722 222 or email via our Contact Us page.
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