BikerMooFromMars Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 (edited) Sooooo....any idea if I can get that added on elsewhere - or shall I just call them and ask how much extra for legal assistance? Any advice would be great thanks Edited April 10, 2015 by BikerMooFromMars Quote
Stu Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 You don't NEED legal assistance Just use any solicitors and they will take their cut and usually less than the insurance provided one Its an added cost you don't need Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 You don't NEED legal assistance Just use any solicitors and they will take their cut and usually less than the insurance provided one Its an added cost you don't needCheers, Fozzles said that...what solicitor? Ever used one? Do ya know of a recommended one so I can add it to my phone and Useful Notes in my purse please in case the worst happens? Quote
Glorian Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Slightly off topic, but check out quidco car insurance comparison. I did a normal comparison came to £380. did one on quidco came to £220 with £20 cash back! Crazy eh. Quote
Stu Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Any decent solicitors....... There is a member on here who specialises in this thing No need for numbers just wait until you need them Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 10, 2015 Author Posted April 10, 2015 Any decent solicitors....... There is a member on here who specialises in this thing No need for numbers just wait until you need them Ah ok, I was always told you should call immediately after an accident, rah rah. No worries - I am now motherf***kin INSURED! Omg so excited!!!!!!!! Dear lord, I have to drive it home tomorrow!!!!! 45 min-ish journey on a Satruday, having never driven on a road before. Better get me some L Plates today!!!!!AAAH SO EXCITED!!! Quote
Stu Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 You are supposed to let your insurance know as soon as possible but no need for a solicitor you can leave till you find a good one Quote
Glorian Posted April 10, 2015 Posted April 10, 2015 Any decent solicitors....... There is a member on here who specialises in this thing No need for numbers just wait until you need them Ah ok, I was always told you should call immediately after an accident, rah rah. No worries - I am now motherf***kin INSURED! Omg so excited!!!!!!!! Dear lord, I have to drive it home tomorrow!!!!! 45 min-ish journey on a Satruday, having never driven on a road before. Better get me some L Plates today!!!!!AAAH SO EXCITED!!! If you can dodge a wrench you can dodge a ba-...Sorry i meant, If you can ride a bike you can drive a car Just remember there is less power and you can't fit through tiny gaps! Quote
TC1474 Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 You don't NEED legal assistance Just use any solicitors and they will take their cut and usually less than the insurance provided one Its an added cost you don't need Absolutely correct.I have covered this subject before (maybe worth looking for) but the bottom line is legal expenses insurance is a rip off, and as Fozzie has already mentioned, if you are involved in a crash that is not your fault, you can choose a solicitor of your choosing, and getting your case funded on a no win no fee (conditional fee agreement) means that they will fight your corner on th basis that if they don't win they don't get paid, whereas legal exenses appointed solicitors will do the minimum work for maximum fees, they will often undervalue your case for a quick settlement to get you off their books and you probably will not deal with the same fee earner twice. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted April 15, 2015 Posted April 15, 2015 Yes Moo, remember NOT to filter. And... You cannot role it through the front door to keep it out of the rain! Quote
BikerMooFromMars Posted May 13, 2015 Author Posted May 13, 2015 You don't NEED legal assistance Just use any solicitors and they will take their cut and usually less than the insurance provided one Its an added cost you don't need Absolutely correct.I have covered this subject before (maybe worth looking for) but the bottom line is legal expenses insurance is a rip off, and as Fozzie has already mentioned, if you are involved in a crash that is not your fault, you can choose a solicitor of your choosing, and getting your case funded on a no win no fee (conditional fee agreement) means that they will fight your corner on th basis that if they don't win they don't get paid, whereas legal exenses appointed solicitors will do the minimum work for maximum fees, they will often undervalue your case for a quick settlement to get you off their books and you probably will not deal with the same fee earner twice. I have only just seen this reply! We really need to pin your legal advice!! Incredibly useful stuff, thankyou Quote
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