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Settlement cheque time

  • 08-06-2013 7:28pm
    #1
    swht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭


    Hi, I had a personal injuries case settled yesterday on the day the case was due to be called. It was against a VEC so would have been state claims. Forgot to ask how long a cheque would usually take. Is this a how long is a piece of string question? Thanks.


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  • #2
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    Your solicitor will tell you


  • #3
    swht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭swht


    nuac wrote: »
    Your solicitor will tell you

    thanks, I would but unfortunately he's away for the next week. I was hoping someone might be able to say on average it would take 2-4 weeks or whatever the answer is because I have annual leave booked in 5 weeks and would like to book a holiday if I will likely have the funds.


  • #4
    hullaballoo
    Administrators, Entertainment Moderators, Social & Fun Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,774 Admin ✭✭✭✭✭hullaballoo


    It is a bit of a how-long-is-a-piece-of-string question, but if it's the State, payment is usually fairly prompt. It really depends on whether there's an issue that could delay the payment, such as considering whether to appeal or not.


  • #5
    nuac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,769 ✭✭✭nuac


    As it was a settlement there should be no appeal.

    Expecting to have it for your holiday in 5 weeks might be optimistic.

    Suggest about 6 weeks


  • #6
    LowKeyReturn
    Closed Accounts Posts: 934 ✭✭✭LowKeyReturn


    I'm just flabbergasted that someone has spelled cheque correctly.


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  • #7
    swht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭swht


    LowKeyReturn wrote: »
    I'm just flabbergasted that someone has spelled cheque correctly.

    I didn't even use spellcheque ;)


  • #8
    xxlauraxxox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 550 ✭✭✭xxlauraxxox


    gonzo.phd wrote: »
    I didn't even use spellcheque ;)

    i was waiting 11weeks for mine :(


  • #9
    swht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 185 ✭✭swht


    xxlauraxxox wrote: »
    i was waiting 11weeks for mine :(

    I hope it's not that long!


  • #10
    xxlauraxxox
    Closed Accounts Posts: 550 ✭✭✭xxlauraxxox


    gonzo.phd wrote: »
    I hope it's not that long!

    could be anytime depend on weather you have all your expenses gone in, how much is owed to your solister in fees and expenses and never mind the few days it takes to clear the cheque...you could ask you credit union for a bridgeing loan if you save with them just get a letter from you lawyer saying you settled for such an x amount and youll pay them back in full when the claim comes through :) or your lawyer might even give it to you now its settled :) enjoy your holiday you deserve it the stress of an injury claim is nerve wrecking and draining I know believe me ive been through it before and in the middle of another one :o so I know what its like


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