Hospital admits negligence

[Voldemort]

Does the existing report need to be disclosed to the other side if a new expert is appointed?

[maz1974]

sorry another quick point, the doc involved that admittted negligence said at the time, he will not contest my claim as it was plain to see that there was negligence resulting in my sons death.

Can I ask my solicitor to sit tight and wait for their investigations / report to come in... he may admit everything in writing? would i still need my own expert if that happens?

[atticus]

I think you need to find a good solicitor, and start again.

[atticus]

Does the existing report need to be disclosed to the other side if a new expert is appointed?

The starting point is "no". But the circumstances may give reason to depart from that.

[maz1974]

I would love to find a good solicitor, but worried I am running out of time. If I complain to the insurers about the solicitor i have do you think it is possible for them to pass me to another?

Thanks again for all you advises. x

[Voldemort]

Choose a firm yourself if possible. Research firms/individuals specialising in clinical negligence:

http://www.chambersandpartners.com/1181 ... torial/1/1

http://www.legal500.com/c/london/insura ... e-claimant

[Russell]

Oh russell. The insurance company is the OP's legal expenses insurer, not the intended defendant's insurer.

Like I said I know nothing about these things. I was aware that it was Maz's insurer, isn't in their interests to employ a Solicitor who won't take the case forward? Who selects the Solicitor?

[atticus]

Are you suggesting that an insurer sells a policy and takes a premium, while Intending to avoid paying valid claims?

[Russell]

I sure am.

[maz1974]

Hi again,

I emailed my solictor (its how we have mainly communcated through this process so far) on Monday requesting him to ask the ins company to fund a heamotologist report, but he is now not responding / ignoring my emails !! who should i complain to.. his bosses, the insurance company or someone else ?

thanks

maz