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ARTICLE · 01 MAY 2013

The Offer Still Stands!

Those of you who are familiar now with the portal process may know the answer to the question – does responding to a settlement offer one day after the 15 working day time frame mean the offer is withdrawn or does it still stand?

United KingdomLitigation, Mediation & Arbitration

Those of you who are familiar now with the portal process may know the answer to the question – does responding to a settlement offer one day after the 15 working day time frame mean the offer is withdrawn or does it still stand?

Background

This matter arises out of a road traffic accident which occurred on the 19 September 2011 where liability was admitted. The claimant originally pursued her claim through the Pre-Action Protocol for Low Value Personal Injury Claims in Road Traffic Accidents, more commonly known as the 'Portal'. The claim fell out of the Portal process and the claimant issued proceedings for damages and costs.

Chronology of the case

The claimant submitted a claim via the Portal on the 27 September 2011. At this point the claim entered 'Stage 1' of the Portal. Stage 1 of the Portal was completed satisfactorily and the claim progressed to Stage 2.

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