How to make compensation claims under no win no fee*
No win no fee* means that you can make a claim without paying the legal fees upfront, the solicitor will claim the legal fees from the other side meaning that you get to keep a 100% of the compensation awarded.
Otherwise known as a CGA fee it was originally brought in to bring greater access to justice to those who would not normally be able to afford it. A no win no fee* solicitor will generally take its fee from the other side, this is worked out due to the amount of compensation awarded.
No win no fee* has meant that more and more people can claim for compensation.
Making a No win no fee* claim
If you believe someone is liable for your injury then you may be eligible to make a no win no fee* compensation claim. One of our expert claims process executives will be able to assess your circumstances under which the injury was sustained and put you through to a solicitor. If the solicitor believes you have a valid claim and that someone is liable then a letter of claim will be sent to the person thought to be liable informing them that you intend to make a claim against them.
After the initial stage a medical expert will have to assess the injury this will involve a medical examination or a review of your medical records concerning the injury. After the examination your solicitor will draw up what is known as a ‘schedule of losses', this is a list of financial claims you wish to make, these may include loss of earnings and any future loss of earnings due to disability or distress. This will help gain a idea as to the amount you are entitled to claim for and shouldn't be taken as the actual claim amount.
The list will be sent to the defendant and they will either accept the list or dispute it, if it is disputed then the claim may go to court and the outcome will be determined by a judge. If you were to lose then you will not be liable for the legal fees as the claim was made on a no win no fee* basis
Why should I make a No win no fee* Claim
If you believe you have lost out or have been damaged due to someone else's negligence then making a no win no fee* claim is the easiest way to get any compensation you feel you are owed. Contact Accidents Direct to begin your claim today.
Updated on 29/01/2009