querying how my solicitor is handling my case

sinead1980

Hi all, I am looking for help with regard to my solicitor dealing with my sons case. When he was two years old we visited a furniture store and a grandfather's clock which was about 6 feet tall and really heavy fell on him and left a few scars on his face. At first my solicitor told me we had a very strong case, but then advised me that the furniture shop was now going to counter sue us. Then we met with our barrister who told us we would be getting a settlement, but when we met up she told me that the case wasnt strong enough.... then when I contacted my solicitor again I was told the furniture was gone into liquidation and we wouldnf have any case? From my own knowledge would it not be the furniture shops insurance company were suing? Can anyone give me some advice it would be gro appreciated. Thanks

downonthefarm

read the coppers post in after hours !!!dont get stung paying all the costs

LowKeyReturn

I don't really see how they'd counter sue in a case like this. That aside if you've a complaint about the solicitor it's the Law Society you want. Beyond that I'm not sure how anyone could advise you without a lot more information and breaching the forum charter.

Pat Mustard

1. Did an engineer inspect the clock and the premises where the accident took place, on your behalf?

2. How long ago did the accident happen?

sinead1980

LowKeyReturn wrote: »

I don't really see how they'd counter sue in a case like this. That aside if you've a complaint about the solicitor it's the Law Society you want. Beyond that I'm not sure how anyone could advise you without a lot more information and breaching the forum charter.

Thanks for the reply its my first time using board s so not sure if I'm posting in the right forum. Thinking of getting a second opinion from another solicitor. It's like im being fobbed off. Thanks again

sinead1980

The Mustard wrote: »

1. Did an engineer inspect the clock and the premises where the accident took place, on your behalf?

2. How long ago did the accident happen?

No the furniture company got rid of the clock before anyone could look at it and an engineer was due to go up and look at the premises, but thats when my solicitor said there was no point as our case wasnt strong enough... this happened in 2007...

Pat Mustard

It's worth speaking to a new solicitor.

sinead1980

Will do that thanks