No win no fee agreements

If you are considering making an accident claim, you should find a no win no fee solicitor who is experienced in personal injury law. You can find a no win no fee solicitor by searching online or by asking for recommendations from friends or family.

When choosing a no win no fee solicitor, it is important to compare different firms and solicitors. You should consider factors such as the firm's experience, reputation, and success rate. You should also make sure that the solicitor you choose is a member of a professional body such as the Law Society or the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

If you have been injured in an accident, you should take the following steps:

1. Get medical attention immediately.

2. Contact the police if the accident was caused by another person.

3. Take photographs of the scene/cause of the accident.

4. Gather any other evidence that may be relevant to your claim.

5. Contact a no win no fee solicitor as soon as possible.

A No Win No Fee agreement – officially known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) – is a legal funding arrangement that allows you to pursue a personal injury or medical negligence claim without taking on financial risk. Under a CFA, you do not pay any upfront legal fees to start your claim, nor do you pay any legal fees to your solicitors if your claim is unsuccessful. To protect you against paying the opponent's legal expenses and disbursements if you lose, an After the Event (ATE) insurance policy is usually put in place. This ensures that seeking justice remains accessible without putting your personal finances at risk.

If your claim is successful, the majority of your basic legal costs and disbursements are paid by the opponent or their insurance company. A success fee, along with the cost of the ATE insurance premium, is deducted directly from the compensation awarded to you. Under UK law, the success fee is strictly capped at a maximum of 25% of your general damages (for pain, suffering, and loss of amenity) and financial losses incurred up to the point of settlement. Our personal injury team provides complete transparency from the very start, explaining every detail of the agreement so you know exactly what to expect when your claim is finalised.

In the event that your claim is unsuccessful, the No Win No Fee agreement guarantees that you will not pay your solicitor for the legal work carried out on your case. Any disbursements incurred on your behalf – such as court fees, independent medical report costs, or expert witness fees – alongside the defendant's legal costs, are covered by the ATE insurance policy arranged at the start of your claim. This means you will not be left out of pocket if your case does not succeed, giving you total peace of mind throughout the legal process.