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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 10:17:23 GMT
Need a bit of advice.
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Mar 21, 2019 10:21:09 GMT
You won't get any free advice off solicitors mate.
And I wouldn't trust anybody who says they are.
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 10:26:24 GMT
You won't get any free advice off solicitors mate. And I wouldn't trust anybody who says they are.  |
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Post by raythesailor on Mar 21, 2019 10:33:14 GMT
If it’s a matrimonial a hit man would be cheaper than a solicitor. 😀
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Post by cooper67 on Mar 21, 2019 12:09:59 GMT
Plus solicitors could spell here?
Possibly?
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 12:17:50 GMT
Plus solicitors could spell here? Possibly? Twas a play on words I need someone to here me.  |
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Post by elystokie on Mar 21, 2019 12:21:46 GMT
If all else fails a lot of solicitors offer a free half hour consultation.
You also might have some legal cover as part of your house insurance, might be worth a look.
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 12:29:38 GMT
If all else fails a lot of solicitors offer a free half hour consultation. You also might have some legal cover as part of your house insurance, might be worth a look. Yes I know I just wanted a quick heads up on if it's worth pursuing one matter and a quick word about another, before I go down the route of having time off work for an appoinment. |
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Post by thequietman on Mar 21, 2019 12:34:49 GMT
If all else fails a lot of solicitors offer a free half hour consultation. You also might have some legal cover as part of your house insurance, might be worth a look. Yes I know I just wanted a quick heads up on if it's worth pursuing one matter and a quick word about another, before I go down the route of having time off work for an appoinment. Have a drive round Holbeck in Leeds, Squeekster. A slow drive. There'll be plenty of soliciters about, especially after dark.
You could always try the Citizens's Advice Bureau for free advice. If they can't help directly, I'm sure they'll recommend one that will give a free consultation.
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Post by sheikhmomo on Mar 21, 2019 12:41:39 GMT
I don't do pro bono and I'm a bookmaker not a solicitor so I'm not your man.
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Post by flea79 on Mar 21, 2019 12:47:46 GMT
listen just spill out your questions so we can have a good nose at them and give ill informed opinions on them which will eventually lead to blaming brexit/corby/may/muslims/aids and so on and so forth
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 12:54:51 GMT
Yes I know I just wanted a quick heads up on if it's worth pursuing one matter and a quick word about another, before I go down the route of having time off work for an appoinment. Have a drive round Holbeck in Leeds, Squeekster. A slow drive. There'll be plenty of soliciters about, especially after dark.
You could always try the Citizens's Advice Bureau for free advice. If they can't help directly, I'm sure they'll recommend one that will give a free consultation.
It's nothing the CAB could help with, it's one or two questions concerning my fathers death recently one of the circumstances which lead up to it although not necessarily the actual cause is something I'd like to look into. |
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Post by mattador78 on Mar 21, 2019 13:00:52 GMT
listen just spill out your questions so we can have a good nose at them and give ill informed opinions on them which will eventually lead to blaming brexit/corby/may/muslims/aids and so on and so forth It’s all Tony Scholes fault get your facts right 😉 |
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Post by stokefc on Mar 21, 2019 13:23:44 GMT
I didn't know this Jase I'm sorry for your loss mate
RIP Jimmy
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Post by felonious on Mar 21, 2019 13:26:23 GMT
If all else fails a lot of solicitors offer a free half hour consultation. You also might have some legal cover as part of your house insurance, might be worth a look. Yes I know I just wanted a quick heads up on if it's worth pursuing one matter and a quick word about another, before I go down the route of having time off work for an appoinment. I notice how you didn't push your luck and ask "any good solicitors on hear?"  |
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Post by flea79 on Mar 21, 2019 14:51:50 GMT
Have a drive round Holbeck in Leeds, Squeekster. A slow drive. There'll be plenty of soliciters about, especially after dark.
You could always try the Citizens's Advice Bureau for free advice. If they can't help directly, I'm sure they'll recommend one that will give a free consultation.
It's nothing the CAB could help with, it's one or two questions concerning my fathers death recently one of the circumstances which lead up to it although not necessarily the actual cause is something I'd like to look into. my family had similar questions last year re my mother in laws passing, happy to share what we got through privately and see if it helps, drop us a message if you like |
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Post by shakermaker on Mar 21, 2019 15:24:11 GMT
Is this a potential case of negligence over your father's care in hospital? We had a similar case that made it to an inquest (no legal representation involved), but coroner decided there was no case to answer as doctors followed standard medical procedure (the Mental Capacity Act which in our view, is flawed). It depends what the circumstances are surrounding your father's death.
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Post by Squeekster on Mar 21, 2019 15:47:24 GMT
Is this a potential case of negligence over your father's care in hospital? We had a similar case that made it to an inquest (no legal representation involved), but coroner decided there was no case to answer as doctors followed standard medical procedure (the Mental Capacity Act which in our view, is flawed). It depends what the circumstances are surrounding your father's death. We are still none the wiser of the cause of death, he was in there with a broken hip and that's a different matter we have to deal with yet, it's the reason he was in there in the first place that we want to see if there is a case for someone to answer to. The circumstances surronding him coming off his scooter are what I wanted some advice on, I'm certain had he not had the fall he'd still be here. |
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Post by shakermaker on Mar 21, 2019 16:18:54 GMT
Is this a potential case of negligence over your father's care in hospital? We had a similar case that made it to an inquest (no legal representation involved), but coroner decided there was no case to answer as doctors followed standard medical procedure (the Mental Capacity Act which in our view, is flawed). It depends what the circumstances are surrounding your father's death. We are still none the wiser of the cause of death, he was in there with a broken hip and that's a different matter we have to deal with yet, it's the reason he was in there in the first place that we want to see if there is a case for someone to answer to. The circumstances surronding him coming off his scooter are what I wanted some advice on, I'm certain had he not had the fall he'd still be here. Well, I'm not a solicitor but I can impart reasoned views based on the circumstances. So was it a road traffic accident where someone else was at fault, or do you mean a disability scooter? Don't worry, nothing you say on here would prejudice any legal case as you're just seeking advice. |
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Post by wizzardofdribble on Mar 21, 2019 19:16:44 GMT
You need a personal injuries solicitor mate, but I'd avoid the 'no win no fees' ones.
Go to your local CAB and ask for a list of solicitors who they would recommend who practice in this area.
Most do fixed-fees initial consultations.
Unfortunately, the CAB no longer give free Legal advice.
Hanley CAB up Cheapside is best.
Good luck.
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Post by Goonie on Mar 21, 2019 20:23:24 GMT
Check some of your insurance policies or union membership - they often offer free consultations as does your average solicitor (but the latter will reply in such a way as to be none the wiser until you hand over the monies)
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Post by pearo on Mar 21, 2019 21:04:20 GMT
PM Oggy, he knows everything
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Post by auntiegeorge on Mar 21, 2019 21:22:11 GMT
Sorry to read of this Squeekster. Something very similar happened to my grandmother 20 years ago, though the fall which broke her hip was her fault (ie: no-one else was involved), and she died in hospital of something totally unrelated whilst receiving treatment for her hip.
Was another motorist involved or was it a poorly maintained pavement, road or pedestrian activity?
I hope it works out for you and you can get some answers.
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Post by thequietman on Mar 22, 2019 12:22:48 GMT
Ah, sorry to hear about that Squeekster. Like others, something similar happened with my mum. Went into hospital with a collapsed lung, died of complications from septicaemia which we suspect was caused by MRSA.
We got nowhere with investigations/complaints. I wish you all the best with yours.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 23, 2019 2:58:09 GMT
I know that I am stating the absolutely obvious here (hear?), but to win a legal case against a doctor, you will need to find another doctor that will give evidence against the other doctor. That actually is quite a difficult thing to achieve. Neither do you see solicitors getting sued very often, for that same reason. Not that solicitors don't need doctors, although I am sure that a lot of them do, but you know what I mean. Before you go to see your doctor, maybe you should just go to your solicitor first - it may work out a lot quicker, and cheaper. We always like to cut out the middle men if we can.
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