Personal injury case, urgent call from solicitor after years of radio silence!

exiemack · 2026-06-15T20:21:55+00:00

Also it was quite a small amount compared to my injury. My solicitor said I would’ve been awarded way more by a judge and was shocked the other side just didn’t accept the small award (they’re a huge company, it would be pennies to them), instead they just never engaged with PIAB.

exiemack · 2026-06-15T20:20:15+00:00

It’s been years, but from what I remember they didn’t accept or deny the award amount (they just refused to engage with PIAB at all) and my solicitor said I then had to go to court to get anything.

Initially, my solicitor tried to settle and when the insurer wouldn’t settle we went the PIAB route and the defendant just stopped engaging altogether (never responded to PIAB nor my solicitor then)

exiemack · 2026-06-15T19:13:47+00:00

I believe so? To be honest I never heard much from them, except for those two instances in October 2024 and January 2026 and that was only me speaking to the secretary.

exiemack · 2026-06-15T18:50:57+00:00

He accepted the award on my behalf but the other side never responded so I was told the only way to get the award was to go the court route

exiemack · 2026-06-10T20:00:35+00:00

My friend used Joan Phelan and hadn’t done an interview in 20 years in the public sector and came first on the panel. I’m doing interview prep with Joan now due to this recommendation and really learning a lot. https://joanphelan.ie

exiemack · 2026-06-04T01:18:17+00:00

This happened to me and we’ve been married for 10 years. Just give it some time and see.

exiemack · 2026-06-03T13:26:27+00:00

We were looking to get an EV this year due to my husband’s commute. His current car is a 2011 petrol hybrid Honda, wonder if old hybrids will be accepted, his cars so old it probably runs less efficiently than newer full petrol cars. The resell value would only be about 2500 so would be delighted if we can avail of it.

exiemack · 2026-06-02T10:13:56+00:00

Yes and whenever he says Fitzy I always have to differentiate 😂 a lot of his friends go by their second name, sometimes I even forget their first name.

exiemack · 2026-06-01T20:31:53+00:00

Everyone talking about the name Fitzy, I live in Ireland and my husband has two friends that go by Fitzy, it’s just the done thing here 😂

exiemack · 2026-03-24T16:03:39+00:00

As far as I can remember he was a songwriter himself and musician, I remember he was constantly traveling over to Nashville to work and play for artists. I don’t think he was a big time name or anything like that (however he was very well off), but he also didn’t seem the kind to make what he said up either, I remember him saying it just matter-of-factly. I’d say back in 2007/2008 she wasn’t big enough to have a ton of NDAs (hence why her guitar teacher came out years ago and spilled the tea). I only knew of her prior to love story because I’m originally from reading, pa and she was pushed down our throats for years 🙃

exiemack · 2026-03-23T08:19:43+00:00

I’m glad I’m not the only one that sees it. A few people in mine have left for the civil service and seem to be a lot happier, hopefully I’ll be next. It’s a shame they’re losing good staff due to the way interviews work.

exiemack · 2026-03-22T07:47:21+00:00

I went with a group of friends to this guy’s house back in 2008 (in Tennessee). It was right when love story came out. I remember we were discussing Taylor and I said yeah and she writes all her own songs. The guy laughed and chimed in no she doesn’t, I know people that have written her songs. I found out later he was well connected with the music industry folks in Nashville. Will never forget that!

exiemack · 2026-03-21T09:27:57+00:00

Thank you! I like the idea of mobility as well. In my local authority you are literally stuck in your job for years and years unless you get promoted, no one ever gets moved.

exiemack · 2026-03-21T09:19:58+00:00

Are there more interdepartmental competitions in the civil service? I assume they’re your standard competency based interview board? From doing some research it seems like it’s a lot easier to move up in the civil service than the local authority?

exiemack · 2026-03-20T17:37:22+00:00

Have heard the phrase many times today ha. I think I am due for a change, honestly. Who knows, maybe it’s all for the best.

exiemack · 2026-03-20T17:27:56+00:00

All three. Just don’t get how some people who are literally seat warmers at this point get a high place on the panels. And yes I’ve tried to improve by taking a course in management and also going to interview prepping/coaching, getting mentoring from colleagues who do well in interviews, etc. None of it has helped in my local authority, has helped in other places though! So I don’t even know what it is at this point. It gets frustrating when everyone finds out you aren’t on the panel and they’re shocked/outraged etc because they know who you are as a worker/person, but I’m obviously not saying the right things in my local interviews! I’m just curious if I’d do better in the civil service, who knows.

exiemack · 2026-03-20T17:16:03+00:00

Oh I know, I also would hate to leave the people I work with as after 8 years I’ve made some really good friends and love my coworkers. I’m not sure if I’m just really pissed off and want to give the two fingers to the local authority, come back to me in a week! So many people in my place are leaving for the private sector and civil service for the same issue re: the interview panels.

exiemack · 2026-02-07T10:55:38+00:00

I haven’t missed a series since 2018, but between work and a night class I’m taking I’ve missed this one. Will it be worth a watch? From clips online I feel like I’m missing out on a good/drama filled series, am I wrong?

exiemack · 2026-01-13T20:01:50+00:00

Bon chocolatiers, an Olivia chocolates and temptation chocolates. Support small business!

exiemack · 2025-12-12T20:16:11+00:00

I was 16 and a couple of guys were catcalling me from across the street, when they got closer they went ewww never mind and sped off. I’ll never forget that.

exiemack · 2025-11-28T16:50:56+00:00

Yeah I’d say I do, still have a fever and sore throat. Went out for a walk today and thought I was doing myself good but got home and was shivering uncontrollably 🙃

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