What Does No Win No Fee Really Mean?
If you’ve had an accident then maybe you’re tempted to see if you can claim. You might have seen adverts for No Win, No Fee solicitors, and wonder what it really means, and what’s involved.
Here’s what you should be aware of.
1. No Win No Fee was introduced to help people claim who didn’t qualify for legal aid. It meant that people could claim without having to be out of pocket.
2. A successful No Win No Fee claim will provide compensation for injury, loss or suffering, lost earnings, and for other issues that have arisen due to the accident.
3. Whilst it may seem that there is a compensation culture, it should be remembered that for people who have been injured, or are suffering, there could be dramatic change in their lifestyle as a result of the accident. Perhaps you will need years of rehabilitation, or changes to your home, or you’ll never be able to work again.
4. No Win No Fee cases are designed so that you will get to keep all of the compensation, rather than have to pay solicitors and other legal fees out of it.
5. There is an insurance policy which is used to cover the costs if compensation claim case is unsuccessful. This insurance will also cover the fees of your solicitor too.
6. There should be no hidden costs even if you lose the case, so you’ll never have to pay legal fees. Medical negligence cases may incur a charge in some instances.
7. Despite it’s popularity, and publicity, the concept of No Win No Fee can be complicated to understand, and it’s not always the best option for a compensation claim.
8. TV and other adverts encourage people to claim for all sorts of accidents. This is so that the compensation claim companies can take on a high number of cases, and the experience often won’t be the same as using a dedicated personal injury solicitor.
9. Many of these claim companies will use high pressure sales tactics in order to get you to use them to make your claim.
10. Whilst using a TV advertised company might seem appealing, it’s not the same as seeking the advice of an experienced solicitor, who will be able to give you the personal touch and the advice and help you need at this difficult time.
Now you know more about No Win, No Fee, perhaps you need to speak to a personal injury solicitor.