Isidro lived in New York for fifteen years, working in construction, then at a plastics moulding factory . . . until an accident at work stopped him working . . . a friendly "no win, no fee," lawyer took on his case for compensation, for 23% of the payout . . . telling Isidro to return to Portugal while he sorted it out. Six months later, a letter from the lawyer let him know the case was closed, without compensation or even having been heard. The lawyer either assessed the chances of winning as not worth his while . . . or found the employer willing to fund the 23% without the need for court costs or the 77% for Isidro . . . who shrugged and said: The American Way.
Now he works in the local shop.
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