How Does the No Win No Fee Work?

If you have had an injury that was not your fault, then since the introduction of Conditional Fee Agreements in 1995 you have been able to make a claim on a No Win No Fee basis, meaning receiving deserved compensation has become less of a risk for the injured party. But what constitutes and eligible claim and who does pay the fees?

Many people incorrectly view personal injury claims as a sweepstakes, but you should not undertake making a claim without some careful consideration. Claims should only be made in cases where the accident has caused substantial suffering and/or financial loss, meaning cases of near misses or injuries that are almost inconsequential and heal quickly are very unlikely to lead to a successful claim, even if you can get a solicitor to take them on.

Similarly no matter how highly recommend or well paid your solicitor is, you are not automatically win, as there must be medical evidence to prove the extent and affect of the injuries and of course the question of blame must also be answered- often before the case is even taken to court.

Similarly the amount you receive is based on the suffering and loss of earnings you have experienced, rather than what the court thinks is appropriate or how rich those at fault are, so making a claim should not be taken lightly.

So taking into account the above advice, if you feel that you do have an applicable claim, then it is important you are aware that a No Win No Fee contract means you can claim for the compensation you are entitled to, to ease the financial burden having the accident has caused, without the risk of losing any more money.

In these types of contract if you win those at fault will pay your compensation and legal fees, and in the event of the claim being unsuccessful then the fees are still covered- usually by the solicitors legal insurance.

So if your claim fits the criteria above, then the best advice would be to get in touch with a reputable specialist legal firm and see if you have a strong case for a No Win No Fee claim.