Personal injury claim

[Bird2577]

I was involved in a car accident back in Sept last year. My car was written off by a bin lorry. The lorry driver admitted full liability.
I was contacted by a solicitor saying the other driver had made a personal injury claim so therefore if he had sustained injury they wanted to know what mine were too.
I explained I had suffered whiplash & my gp had referred me for physio.
The solicitor then proceeded with a claim on my behalf, although I never signed any documents agreeing to this.
Third party have now offered a settlement, however as I have not signed any previous paperwork the solicitor is now adamant I accept & sign the document which also states that they can take 25% of my settlement offer plus £300 fees.
Can anyone advise me where do I stand with this please?

[echat11]

Hi BIRD2577

Did you have any prior contact with the solicitor? (before 'I was contacted by a solicitor saying the other driver had made a personal injury claim')

I'm not saying this is the case here, but the above does sound strange, here's some info - https://www.sra.org.uk/solicitors/gu...injury-claims/

[Bird2577]

No there was no prior contact.

[Bird2577]

I have received a letter off maidstone solicitors now stating I must accept the offer that has been made by third party & also sign & agree to paying the solicitor charges of 25% plus fees, or if I do not accept i will still be liable & they will require payment in full of nearly £5,000.
I asked for copies of all documents including any signed documents. They have admitted I have not signed any documents agreeing to them & their charges, however they are still saying I am liable for costs.
can anyone shed any light on this for me please?
( I did contact the company dealing with the third party insurers , however they are saying they can not send me the direct offer due to the injuries I sustained & because I needed physio etc. It has to be done through a solicitor.

[echat11]

I'm sure other members will advise shortly, there is document you should have been sent before they acted on your behalf.