I had a road accident 3 years and 1 month ago which was not my fault. The other insurrers refused to pay as the repair costs were quite high.
So I was sent to a solicitor, who just wasted the time on my case for 2.5 years, not dealing with it on time.
Please could anyone tell me what is the 3 year deadline for cases like this and also if there is a way or institution I could complain to.
I'm in the UK.
Answer by Billford
Depends what state you are in regarding deadlines but seems like theres much more of a responsibility issue behind it. Any complaints about insurers can be forwarded to your states insurance department. Every state has one, just google it. Its a government agency. I'd assume if they have a deadline that would vary state by state as well. But thats definitely where you should start.
Answer by Live Green
I wish people would say where they live.
laws are so different you see.
In the u.s.a there is a statute of limitations to per sue your action for collection.
It changes from area to area state to state
But three years is pretty common.
Even if your lawyer is a lousy crumb you have three years from the date of the filing or notice of action put against the other party or insurance company to act on your claim.
If you go to the local bar association they will check if this fellow did the proper paper work to stop the clock and protect your right of recovery.
Many lawyers will start a case and decide there isn't enough money and let the case drop dead.
Life isn't fair and lawyers head the list.
Try and get another lawyer to take your case the bar association should recommend someone for you, keep all your records keep copies of everything.
good luck.
Go quickly write everything down make copies submit to better go to the bar association and get a return receipt from the post office to prove when you notified them.
Keep copies of everything lawyers are weasels.
How old are you?
When you try to get another lawyer
best of luck.
have someone go with you if you can.
Even if to the bar association.
Answer by entidtil
If he filed the "papers" correctly and on time the "deadline" will be extended. If he did not represent you properly, the "deadline" may be extended. ..... but..........I would get a different lawyer.
Answer by lucy
In the US, you can check with the bar association, and in the UK, most likely have something like that.
In the US, if the lawyer fails to file a lawsuit prior to the SOL, (statute of limitations), then you could have grounds for malpractice. Once the SOL is passed and if the lawyer did not protect you, then you can be barred from collecting.
So it sounds like, he ignored or "forgot" the SOL on your case and if so, check to see if you have a case of malpractice. Do a google search for malpractice UK and see what you come up with.
good luck
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