Counsel spoke with the client following earlier discussions regarding a longstanding personal and financial dispute with the claimant. The client has now spoken with friends and family and has decided to settle the matter to bring the dispute to an end. He confirmed that the claimant continues to send harassing emails and messages. Counsel agreed with the client’s decision and will use the additional time to draft a letter requesting the claimant’s bank details and demanding that all further harassment cease.
The client also raised a separate matter involving a road traffic accident in 2021. He was driving a rented electric vehicle when he was struck by an Uber rider. The vehicle was insured with a £1,000 excess. The incident was recorded on a dash cam, which the client states clearly show the circumstances of the collision. The client has only recently become aware that the rider has issued proceedings against him for £12,000. He has received correspondence from the rider’s solicitors.
In the first matter, the client has opted to settle the claim rather than pursue a defence, citing the emotional toll and the desire to focus on his family. The ongoing harassment remains a concern, and counsel will address this in correspondence. In the second matter, the client requires advice on how to respond to the proceedings issued against him, including whether the dash cam footage can be used in his defence and whether the insurer should be notified.
Counsel will draft a letter to the claimant requesting bank details for payment and demanding that all further contact cease. In relation to the road traffic accident, the client has been asked to send the relevant papers and evidence, including the dash cam footage and insurance documents. Counsel will review the materials and provide separate advice on how to respond to the proceedings and whether the insurer should be engaged.
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