Insurance, Claims & Accidents

Prior to the dissolution of legal aid in the UK, the British government was faced with a variety of costs that were spiralling out of control as healthcare lawsuits ran unchecked. The no win no fee system was put in place to protect individuals who are otherwise unable to afford representation in a court of law. The law proved to be so effective that legal aid was eventually eliminated, and the no win no fee system in place today is currently the most common type of system used to make personal injury claims or accident claims. Under this system, lawyers can claim their legal costs from the other side regardless of whether or not they win or lose, and the individuals in question are not required to pay any fees out of their own pocket.

No win no fee claims are absolutely free. If your no win no fee lawyer asks for any legal fees upfront, you should walk away. While a no win no fee lawyer is allowed to charge a certain percentage of the compensation as their “win” fee should they win your case, this is required to be deducted from your compensation fees, not come out of your own pocket. The first thing you need to do in making accident claims or personal injury claims is to contact a no win no fee solicitor and discuss your potential options to determine whether or not you are eligible to file a claim under the no win no fee system.