My elderly parents were involved in a hotel fire several years ago, they were very lucky to escape and it had a very traumatic effect on them, especially my mam who hasn't been able to stay away from home since, she is now 89.
They went to see Solicitor and doctor advised them to <mod edit - the op left out the verb here I assume its "sue">.
I heard nothing for ages and dad passed away a few years after.
Eventually I was told case was going ahead and then cancelled, this has been going on for past year and now set to be heard again.
Initially she was told many others took a case as well but today she was told she is the only one and nothing might come out of this.
She is very worried that she will be left paying costs if other party cant pay.
Any ideas ?