How does the Public Trustee protect motor accident victims?
In cases where the relevant amount exceeds $5,000, the lawyer for the accident victim is required to obtain the agreement of the Public Trustee for the Solicitor and Client costs and disbursements payable by the accident victim. The Public Trustee checks to ensure that these costs and disbursements are reasonable. If the accident victim is not represented by a lawyer, the Public Trustee will check to ensure that out of court compensation payment for the accident victim is adequate.
Related questions
When will the lawyers receive the Public Trustee's agreement to the solicitor and client costs in motor accident cases?
Motor accident compensation case refer to the Public Trustee if the relevant amount is below $5,000.
Who pays the fees charged to assess the adequacy of out of court settlement for motor accident victim?
What are the documents required when applying to Public Trustee to assess solicitor and client costs and disbursements for motor accident claims?
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