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By Sanj Saigal

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A. Cutler an Cutler good morning. 

B. Hello good morning, I need to speak to a lawyer.

A. May I ask what it is regarding?

B. Yes, it's about an accident that I had at work.

A. Let me just check if one of our lawyers are available, may I have your full name please.

B. Yes, it's ......................

A. Could you spell that for me.

B. Yes of course, my first name is spelt ........... And my surname is .......... That's spelt .......... .

A. Thank you I am just going to transfer you to our specialist injury lawyer, his name is Mr Thomas Robson.

B. Thank you

A. Hello good morning, Thomas Robson speaking.

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A. Was the incident recorded?

B. Yes my manager recorded the incident in the health and safety file before while I waited for an ambulance.

A. Do you have a hospital report?

B. Yes, I have one from the accident and emergency department and another from the doctor who treated me.

A. How long have you been off work.

B. I have been off work for 4 weeks now.

A. Has your workplace admitted fault?

B. Well other than an apology, no.

A. Has your doctor suggested a date for you to return to work?

B. He suggested that I am to remain off work for the next 6 weeks.

A. Are you being paid for the time you have spent off work?

B. My manager suggested that they would like me back at work this week and that's 5 weeks earlier than expected.

A. Ok, based on what you have told me, in principle you have a case however I need more information to access your case. I will require you to come to my office with any paperwork that you have.

B. Will it be expensive.

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A. My firm charges a 900 euro retainer before we take your case on, if you are awarded compensation we charge 15 percent commission on the amount you are awarded.

B. That sounds fair.

A. I am free tomorrow at 4pm if you are a available? 

B. Yes that's fine, I would like to see if I have a case as soon as possible.

A. I will transfer you back to reception and they will set up our appointment.

B. Thank you for your time

A. You are welcome, I look forward to meeting you tomorrow.

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Questions1. What is the name of the lawyer?2. Describe the accident.3. What part of the day is it in this story?4. What fee does the lawyer charge?5. When does the clients workplace want him back at work?6. When has the meeting been set up between the lawyer and the client?7. Did the lawyer think that the client had a case or not?8. What did the lawyer ask the client to bring with him to the meeting?9. What type of law firm is it?

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Website links:http://www.legalglossary.org

http://dictionary.law.com

Documentarieshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDfcbBe7qKo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZtYENfNa7k

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Conversation

1. Do you think that the legal system is fair in your country?2. Do you think that drugs should be legalised?3. Should petty crime be taken more seriously?4. Is Prison effective?5. What changes would you make to reform the justice system in your country?6. Is Immigration linked to crime?7. Has the global crisis increased crime?8. Is there too much paperwork within the legal system?

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Pronunciation

JudgeLawyer

High CourtAppeal

JuryDefense

Court CaseLegal Process

WitnessCrime

Sentence

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Create Questions

1. I am free next week.2. I started working for my company last year.3. I am 32 years old.4. I had the accident on the 4th of august this year5. I haven’t been working for the last 5 weeks.6. Yes, the accident was logged in the health and safety file at work.7. I am a Data entry clerk.8. Yes, I have a report from the Hospital.9. No, I have never had an accident at work before.10. My office is located in the Centre of the City.11. I report to a line Manager.12. There are 10 members of staff in my office.13. I haven’t been able to work.14. I haven’t received pay for the last 2 weeks.

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