Can anyone help with this one please.

[angelm54]

3 years ago when i was working i had an accident in a shop , didnt claim but then developed arthritis in my right hip, i already had it in my left hip etc. I was advised to put in a claim which i did, it has rolled on all this time as the company involved would not admit liability, my solicitor closed the case two weeks ago and then i had a letter saying that the defendant had now conceded liability, but my solicitor will not re-open the case, plus with the letter was a CRU from the DWP saying that if i was paid any compensation i would have to pay back my benefits for the last 2 years that i have claimed, but the accident was while i was working, should i continue and contact the defendants solicitors myself or just forget it , any help or advice would be appreciated .

Lesley x

[Scottish-piglet]

Hi Lesley, sorry to hear about your problem. A claim can only be raised within 3 years to be valid and now the case has been closed it is unlikely you will be able to raise any prosecution now.

The DWP would be notified by your bank or building society of any large sum deposited into your account and they would claim back payments, this happened to me and I was threatened with a charge of fraud. It is scary and you have to do what is best for you.

Best of luck

Xx

[angelm54 in reply to Scottish-piglet]

The claim was raised within the three years but just as the three years were up they finaly admitted liability, do you know if that makes a difference c

[dawniee2121]

Its mandoratory for this letter to come i know if the payout is mire than 3.000 . Than its got to be declared standard practise....with DWP

[Scottish-piglet]

If the three years are up it won't be possible to raise a claim. Maybe you could contact a different solicitor or CAB to check the legal possibility

[TheAuthor]

I am so genuinely sorry to read this, and I fear that Scottish-Piglet is correct in that the Statute of liability has probably passed by? It would be best as she suggests, to discuss this with a fresh solicitor whereby you get a free consultation or with the CAB. I want to sincerely wish you all the best of luck.

All my hopes and dreams for you

Ken x

[fenbadger]

Sounds like their solicitor has timed it to their advantage. I'm no expert but given what you've said about claw back, perhaps you could ask would it be worth it. I'd keep the letter informing you of the admission for future reference.