Can anyone recommend a lawyer?

Getting_By_2

Hi.


Are there any good lawyers about that take an interest in you and look after you and not just see you as a quick buck?


I am looking to sue my previous employer. Personal injury.


Thanks.

Nookie5

Every lawyer is only after your money. Why would they care about you, a stranger? Even a no win no fee lawyer expects payment at the end of the lawsuit, or is just using you for more court appearance practicing. Just google up any personal injury lawyer, they're all the same providing they have decent reviews.

LilElvis

My lawyer was excellent. I filled out a bit of paperwork, saw an orthopaedic consultant at their cost and hey presto! a couple of months later I receive an email with a settlement offer. Happy days!

bugslet

You asked advice about lawyers because of personal injury Oct 2017, did you not find one then, or you did and they were no good or is this the old claim still?

Localmilkman

Solicitors are businesses and unfortunately they are there to make money, however that's not to say you can't get hold of a good one.

Before you look for one, have you done a little bit of research yourself? For example:

1- You may be able to get some useful information free from Citizen Advice Bureau (this will be dependant your eligibility)
2- Research online and find out the timescales involved for bringing a claim and what is involved - you will be able an to get lots of info online
3- Look at the Law Society website to identify solicitors in your area. Look for specialists in employment law, rather than pursue a 'jack of all trades'
4- Any solicitor you approach will offer a free consultation - have all your research questions ready that way you are not going in blind.

Ultimately you will need to do a bit of research if you are serious about suing your employer. Litigation is quite protracted, it will be time consuming and emotionally draining but if your case is strong enough then you stand a good chance.

Best of luck.

worried_jim

Getting_By wrote: »

Hi.


Are there any good lawyers about that take an interest in you and look after you and not just see you as a quick buck?


I am looking to sue my previous employer. Personal injury.


Thanks.

https://www.first4lawyers.com

Comms69

Getting_By wrote: »

Hi.


Are there any good lawyers about that take an interest in you and look after you and not just see you as a quick buck?


I am looking to sue my previous employer. Personal injury.


Thanks.

I’m still alive by the way...

xapprenticex

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Getting_By_2

bugslet wrote: »

You asked advice about lawyers because of personal injury Oct 2017, did you not find one then, or you did and they were no good or is this the old claim still?

I had to go back into the NHS system again as I had a misdiagnosis from a physio. A year later I have been re-assessed and given the correct diagnosis so now I am in a position to seek a lawyer.

LilElvis wrote: »

My lawyer was excellent. I filled out a bit of paperwork, saw an orthopaedic consultant at their cost and hey presto! a couple of months later I receive an email with a settlement offer. Happy days!

Who was that?

Localmilkman wrote: »

Solicitors are businesses and unfortunately they are there to make money, however that's not to say you can't get hold of a good one.

Before you look for one, have you done a little bit of research yourself? For example:

1- You may be able to get some useful information free from Citizen Advice Bureau (this will be dependant your eligibility)
2- Research online and find out the timescales involved for bringing a claim and what is involved - you will be able an to get lots of info online
3- Look at the Law Society website to identify solicitors in your area. Look for specialists in employment law, rather than pursue a 'jack of all trades'
4- Any solicitor you approach will offer a free consultation - have all your research questions ready that way you are not going in blind.

Ultimately you will need to do a bit of research if you are serious about suing your employer. Litigation is quite protracted, it will be time consuming and emotionally draining but if your case is strong enough then you stand a good chance.

Best of luck.

That is very good advice thank you.



So do you think it would be better to go for a local solicitor instead of one of the big boys like Irwin Mitchell and Quittance? Big is not always better eh?

Comms69 wrote: »

I’m still alive by the way...

I'm pleased for you. :T

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