Insurance, Claims & Accidents

If you have been injured in an accident, automobile or otherwise, you have many decisions to make.  Especially if you were not at fault, you’ll want to consider your options regarding compensation for your injuries.  In many cases a solicitor will be required to help you with your case, and a no win no fee accident solicitor, someone who specialises in these cases, should be one option under consideration.

In the no win no fee claim, the solicitor is not paid his or her fee unless your case prevails.  Other fees, such as recording and copying fees, and fees to pay expert witnesses, however, may still need to be paid before the case is decided.  The solicitor’s fee is also much higher under a winning scenario than under a standard fee agreement. This is because the solicitor is assuming the risk of the case under this compensation package.  However, it can also encourage the solicitor to work harder on your case, since his or her compensation is at stake.

Some payment is usually required from you even under the no win no fee scheme, however.  Some fees need to be paid immediately, such as recording fees, copying and research fees, or fees for expert witnesses. Also, you will usually be asked to purchase an insurance policy called After The Event insurance.  This pays costs should you not prevail.

Your local Citizens Advice Bureau can often be a good first stop for information and assistance when considering a no win no fee injury claim.  There are, of course, advantages and disadvantages to the various schemes, and only you can decide which one is best in your particular situation.