LCS to review miners compensation claims following complaints

The Legal Complaints Service has indicated its intention to interview thousands of miners and their families regarding the settlements they received from the government compensation scheme.

The initiative comes following criticism from consumer groups about allegation that some solicitors who were assisting the families in guiding them through the compensation claims process, then took a percentage of the award in part payment of fees. This is controversial because the scheme allowed a reasonable sum for legal costs upon conclusion of a claim. Some firms charged the percentage on top of this sum.

The LCS have promised to take a firm line with any solicitors practices that it deems to have treated clients in an unfair way.

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