The slogan “no win no fee” is often seen in newspapers or television ads and is generally associated with the legal system. The meaning of this phrase, according to the law, is that if you lose, you don’t have to pay for attorney or court fees, and if you win, you will receive your compensation. It is a very popular claim and offered by solicitors in many countries.
The solicitors who use this claim are contracted for any type of compensation case, such as a personal injury case and accident cases, but these claims are not allowed in criminal cases. As it you probably already know, lawyers and attorneys are expensive and this claim allows you to utilize their services without paying a retainer or other costs upfront.
If a person and his family have sustained serious injuries while driving, then no win no fee claims can be very beneficial. The common whiplash injury is often involved in this type of claim. Work related injuries will often qualify, especially since these are almost guaranteed cases for compensation. It may also work if a person is suffering post-traumatic injury from an automobile accident or has been the victim of a criminal assault. This claim may even help you when you are injured to a degree that you are unable to do work. For example, a construction worker who is unable to perform this demanding work, but may be able to do another type of job. Not only will this type of claim qualify, but also personal injury claims may as well if you have the above, or other, injuries.
One thing that should be considered is that the solicitors are only likely to take on your case if they see a greater chance of winning than losing. They will consider if the case is strong and if the evidence backs the claims up. The evidence may include police reports, eye witness accounts, as well as any insurance investigation findings.
Posted in: Health | Tags: Accident Claim, No Win No Fee, personal injury, personal injury claim, road traffic claim, whiplash claim