Medical Negligence Unit

I saw on a different post that the MNU was a free Legal Aid service.

Would anyone happen to know , if they would cover the cost up front for an Independent Medical Report?
I had previously contacted a Solicitor, who told me the cost of an Independent Medical Expert to look over medical records would be, estimated £2000.

I wouldnt have that money at the moment, so wondered if ANY Solicitor would handle that cost up front? Im thinking most likely not, but am hopeful


Thanks for any help.

helm09

I think it depends on how good the case is? my solicitor covered a medical report from a UK consultant which cost €1500 because i have a good case and he knew that he would get it back in the end so we had an arrangement.

Thanks for that. As yet, my solicitor hasnt offered. Which is making me wonder.

Cheers

lawdable

This sounds trite, but try asking them.

If you go in and visit them they should be able to tell you straight away.

ilovelamp2000

The MNU do cover the costs of reports, if they are deemed necessary. They'll assess your case themselves before deciding whether to engage an expert.

Rosco1982

Rosco1982 wrote: »

The MNU do cover the costs of reports, if they are deemed necessary. They'll assess your case themselves before deciding whether to engage an expert.

Thanks for that info. Im going to try an get an appointment with them soon.

Much appreciated lads.

saintNsinnerr

helm09 wrote: »

I think it depends on how good the case is? my solicitor covered a medical report from a UK consultant which cost €1500 because i have a good case and he knew that he would get it back in the end so we had an arrangement.

cud U pls tell the address of the solicitor then?
much appreciated mate.
aby

helm09

No problem, my solicitor is James McSweeney, he is based in Tallaght, ill PM you his address and phone number when i get home later. He specialises in Medical Neglegence cases.

saintNsinnerr

helm09 wrote: »

No problem, my solicitor is James McSweeney, he is based in Tallaght, ill PM you his address and phone number when i get home later. He specialises in Medical Neglegence cases.

Thanks mate

drkpower

Whats the story of the pimping of certain solicitors on this (and another) thread? 10 minutes of intensive googling would give you a good idea of who a good solicitor in this area is, but i wonder if that has been done in this case.

saintNsinnerr

drkpower wrote: »

Whats the story of the pimping of certain solicitors on this (and another) thread? 10 minutes of intensive googling would give you a good idea of who a good solicitor in this area is, but i wonder if that has been done in this case.

hi
thnx for 4 the contribution...
but sorry to disappoint U but i did went personally to 3 solicitors and mailed 2 other.. no luck yet..

FreudianSlippers

drkpower wrote: »

Whats the story of the pimping of certain solicitors on this (and another) thread? 10 minutes of intensive googling would give you a good idea of who a good solicitor in this area is, but i wonder if that has been done in this case.

IDK.. it's in the charter that if a poster asks specifically then it's ok to supply them with info. But I think maybe we should re-evaluate that.