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The term "NO
WIN NO FEE" is now very familiar to us.
It is a term that almost immediately attracts a
degree of suspicion because most people will have seen
the bad press that has circulated over the years. "No
win No fee" does sound too good to be true and it is
important that the concept is explained in order for you
to fully understand the arrangement.
No win No fee arrangements are known legally as
Conditional Fee Agreements (CFA's) and were formally
introduced by legislation in 1998. Legal aid has been
effectively abolished for all but a select number of
actionable cases - for example medical negligence.
The solicitor in agreeing to take on your case under
a CFA effectively takes a risk that he will win the case
because if he fails - he does not get paid. Solicitors
re not known for undertaking charitable volunteer work
and therefore you can imagine why people are sceptical
about the concept.
The reality is that all personal injury lawyers must
embrace the no win no fee culture otherwise they simply
wont have any work to do. They have no choice in the
matter. If they want to work in this industry then they
have to adapt.
This may mean occasionally taking a risk on a case
that results in them losing the claim and not getting
paid. With most reputable firms you will not pay one
penny to pursue your claim. You should not have to pay
anything at the beginning or (in most circumstances) at
the end of the case. Nothing in life, however, is that
simple.
What happens if you do go to court and lose
your case? This is where insurance comes into
the equation. It is important that you explore the
possibility of insuring yourself against a bad day in
court because whilst your solicitors may walk away
without asking for any money - the defence or rather
your opponents certainly will not. You will be liable
for their bill.
Most reputable personal injury firms will provide the
insurance for you and this again should not cost you
anything provided you can recover the premium at the end
of the claim. The insurer will generally drop the
premium (In other words not charge you) in cases where
the claim is lost.
You should not sign up with any solicitor who wishes
to take a percentage of your compensation (The only
exceptions would be where the
MIB hit and run agreement applies or in extremely
high risk claims where the chances of winning are not
good).
Our claims scheme is one of the straightforward and
safest NO WIN NO FEE schemes in the UK.
We use expert solicitors to pursue your case and ask
them to take out insurance on your behalf with no threat
of losing ANY of your compensation. You dont pay if
you win - you dont pay if you lose!
If you think you may have a claim - why not make an
enquiry? Just complete the brief form below.
If you think you might have a
claim just complete the brief form opposite. Our team
will respond to all written enquiries within 1 hour
8am-8pm. For immediate claims assistance CALL
0800
0322210
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authorities know about poorly managed or uncaring
establishments.
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injury compensation specialists. Please note that any
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consequently will be covered under the provisions of the
Data Protection Act. "The Claims Connection" legal
service is managed by Winston Solicitors LLP who are
regulated by the Law Society of England & Wales.
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