What is No Win No Fee?

The term “No Win No Fe” was introduced into legislation in 1998 to replace Legal Aid for Personal Injury Claims.  Conditional Fee Agreement’s (the legal term for “No Win No Fee”) were put into place to make it fair for anyone on any income to claim compensation for an accident that was not their fault.  Before 1998 anyone who wanted to make a claim for compensation had to pay lawyers themselves unless they had a low enough income to qualify for Legal Aid.  This was obviously unfair to ask those who didn’t qualify for Legal Aid to fund their own personal injury compensation claim.  It is almost like adding insult to injury.  This effectively meant many people suffered but did not go through the expense and worry of trying to claim compensation.  As claiming compensation is you’re legal and civil right it makes sense that anyone regardless of income should be able to make a claim. Basically “No Win No Fee” agreements mean anyone can make a claim for compensation without any cost to them.  With most reputable firms like Accident Claim Aid you will not pay one penny to pursue your claim.

So How Does it Work?

When you sign a Conditional Fee Agreement (“No Win No Fee”) your lawyer is effectively agreeing to take on your case and all the risk without getting paid - yet.  Basically if he fails he will not get paid.  If the case is successful your lawyer will recover his costs from the loosing party. Now you might think why would a lawyer do this, why would a lawyer work for free and with such risk?  Basically it is because they have no choice, if they want the work they have to embrace the no win no fee concept. Generally lawyers are smart and will not take on a case they believe they can’t win.  After an initial conversation they will know if you have a fcompensation case and whether it is worth the risk taking the case on.  Most accident claims are pretty much straight forward.  They just have to prove the accident was not your fault.  The terms of “No Win No Fee” agreements can vary greatly from company to company so it is always important that you read and study the agreement.  If the agreement is hard to understand, ask you lawyer to explain it in the simplest possible terms.  If they won’t, find another personal injury company.  Accident Claim Aid understand your worries and will explain the finest details in language and wording you will understand.

What if the case goes to court?

It is very rare for personal injury cases to go to court and your lawyer will be able to tell you from quite early on if they think it will go to court.  It really depends who you are suing and whether they contest about whose to blame.   If it looks like your case will go to court your lawyer will ask you to sign insurance to cover the costs in the event of losing the claim.

How much of the compensation will I receive?

With Accident Claim Aid you will receive 100% of the compensation and on top of that you will get any expenses back.  Expenses being anything that cost you money which you wouldn’t have had to pay if the accident hadn’t occurred in the first place.  For example if you had to visit the hospital and take time of work, your petrol, parking and lost earnings would all be reimbursed to you.  If your injuries were due to a road traffic accident, any damage to your car or clothing will also be reimbursed.