Case Study
Assessment and Preparation
Reviewed the client’s comprehensive file and prepared a detailed Bill of Costs, incorporating insights from precedent cases to adjust valuations.
Case Overview
Roarty & Co. effectively managed the legal cost recovery for a complex road traffic accident case involving catastrophic injuries. By combining meticulous preparation, expert negotiation, and minimal client involvement. Roarty & Co. delivered an optimal result, underscoring the value of skilled Legal Costs Accountants in significant cases.
Case Type
Road Traffic Accident
Key Challenges
Legal Complexity: It was necessary to carefully consider the various issues which arose over the course of the litigation file to include liability issues and the fact that the case involved multiple defendants, including an uninsured driver and the Local Authority. The Plaintiff required lifelong care and as a result numerous medical and care costs experts were instructed in the matter. These issues were important factors to consider when assessing the overall level of costs to be claimed.
File Scale: The extensive nature of the file and work required posed challenges in valuing costs accurately.
Actions Taken
Negotiation
Led negotiations with the Defendant’s insurer, ensuring efficient discussions and avoiding duplication of effort.
Highlighted key factors to secure appropriate costs aligned with the complexity of the case.
Client Coordination
Limited client involvement to approvals and responding to specific questions, ensuring an efficient process with minimal disruption to their core business.
Case Outcome
Fee Recovery
Secured an optimal outcome for legal costs recovery, exceeding client expectations.
Reduced Client Workload
Managed the costs element entirely, allowing the client to focus on their practice.
Optimal Results
Demonstrated expertise in valuing and negotiating costs in an important and complicated multi-party case.
50%
Solicitors Fees
Key Takeaways
Professional Expertise
Skilled Legal Costs Accountants ensure maximum recovery of legal fees in complex cases.
Effective Negotiation
Direct engagement with insurers streamlines negotiations and avoids unnecessary delays.
Client-Centric Approach
Minimal input required from solicitors, enabling them to prioritise their core responsibilities.
Services Provided
by Roarty & Co.
✔︎ Legal Costs Accountancy
✔︎ Litigation Support
✔︎ Adjudication & Taxation of Costs
✔︎ Cost Management
✔︎ Consultancy Services
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