Dispute Resolution
A woman sustained injuries when a driver, who was texting while driving, crossed over into her lane on a motorway. The accident resulted in the woman breaking two ribs. Following the incident, the woman decided to instruct a solicitor to take legal action against the driver. The solicitor's assessment of the woman's damages stood at £28,000.
What would be the best approach for the solicitor to initiate the proceedings?
A woman sustained injuries when a driver, who was texting while driving, crossed over into her lane on a motorway. The accident resulted in the woman breaking two ribs. Following the incident, the woman decided to instruct a solicitor to take legal action against the driver. The solicitor's assessment of the woman's damages stood at £28,000.
What would be the best approach for the solicitor to initiate the proceedings?
The solicitor should send the claim form to the County Court Money Claims Centre (CCMCC) in Salford to issue the claim form.
(D) There is only one County Court issuing centre, known as the CCMCC, which is located in Salford. All claims must be issued from this court.
Options (A), (B), and (C) are incorrect because the County Court's prescribed process for issue is now through the bulk issuing centre in Salford.
Option (E) is also incorrect because it would not be appropriate for the claimant to issue the case in the High Court, considering its value.
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