Posts Tagged ‘road traffic accident’
Should I Sue Neighbour ?
Q MY 5 year-old daughter was injured in a road traffic accident while she was a passenger in a neighbour’s car.
Fortunately the injuries were not very bad, she received thirteen stitches and was retained in hospital overnight for observation. The situation is very difficult for me. I don’t like the idea of suing a neighbour but at the same time I feel that my daughter should be compensated for her injuries.
A THANK GOD you say that your daughter’s injuries were not very bad as an accident such as you describe can have a terrible effect on a child of such tender years.
I am worried somewhat though about her head injuries. Did she have concussion? If so and as she has received a blow to the head, I would feel that this warrants a visit to a Neurologist as she may have internal damage or injuries that could result in problems in later life such as migraine. Her 13 stitches on her forehead may need plastic surgery. You should put your daughter’s welfare before your embarrassment and pursue a personal injuries action against your neighbour without delay.
THE STAR , Friday 12, 1990
A very poor service
Q Last January following a road traffic accident I attended a Solicitor here where I live and quite frankly the service I am getting from him has me worn out.
He seems to have done nothing for me except send me bills for reports and work to date.
Do you think at this stage I should go and see someone else or should I just refuse to pay him these interim payments until I see a settlement?
A First of all go to your Solicitor and talk the matter out.
Maybe you have not been advised of the costs involved in running your case or else you may have a breakdown in communications.
Can you afford to pay for your medical reports?
If not, why not tell your Solicitor so. Most will be sympathetic to your circumstances.
If, after discussing your gripes with him/her you are not happy, you should contact another Solicitor as I believe your relationship would probably only deteriorate further.
THE STAR Friday January 5, 1990
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