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Originally Posted by Tammy  Well we paid him the money half way through December so we figured we'd call him on Friday to find out how things are going. We were informed that he hasn't even spoken to MCRS yet!!! Priority clients my butt. |
I am sorry for your frustration Tammy. Unfortunately what is a priority to you is not always a priority to a lawyer/solicitor and then you have the fact that solicitors have to prioritise their priorities! You will also find that most places/institutions close over Christmas which would have also caused delays. From all my experience with solicitors over the years, I have found constant follow up is essential on your behalf. There is a saying that the squeakiest wheel gets the most oil. I would not say hound your solicitor but strongly recommend constant follow up.
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Originally Posted by Tammy Anyway, Alex has been thinking and he says sometimes that maybe he should just go back to work and earn money now because his pension (whilst it greatly helps) isn't even half of what he would ge if he was working. Apparently though his getting a job before this payout comes through will affect the amount of the payout? Is this right or have I got it wrong again? |
Alex going back to work before his payout is a bad, bad, bad decision from what I know Tammy. You don't need any law degree to work this one out. Logic and common sense tells you that if you are going to make a disability claim but then display that you are capable in some aspects, it then reduces the extent of your claim as, in other eyes, it says Alex is not totally incapacitated therefore is not entitled to as large of a claim.
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Originally Posted by Tammy Also, Alex's dad is ont he middle of a compo claim at present and he tells us that whatever he pays his solicitor, the insurance has to reimburse him for if/when his settlement comes through. Is this the same with the military things or not? |
At a guess Tammy this would largely be dependant on the settlement agreement.
Hope this helps.