No Win No Fee

Thousands of people are injured in accidents every year in the UK - on the road, at work, in the home, in public places. In some cases, particularly in the home, the injured person is the victim of his own actions and no one else is to blame. However, outside the home the injury may be caused by the negligent act of another party eg. motorist, employer, local authority, owners/occupiers of premises such as shops restaurants, offices and the innocent injured party could be eligible to make a compensation claim.

In cases where negligence can be proved, the injured person may have a legal right to compensation for pain and suffering, permanent injury and/or financial losses associated with the accident. In order to pursue such a claim the victim will need the assistance of a solicitor and this has sometimes deterred people from claiming. However the introduction of the “No Win No Fee” system in recent years means that persons with a claim to pursue need not be put off by the fear of expensive legal fees.

No Win No Fee came into effect after the withdrawal of the Government Legal Aid scheme for personal injury claims in 1998. The "No Win No Fee" system means that the claimant's solicitor does not charge a fee for his services unless the case is won in which case the fee is usually recovered from the other party.

If you have been injured through no fault of your own and wish to claim compensation you will need professional advice in order to pursue your claim correctly and ensure that you receive all the compensation to which you are legitimately entitled. This may include not only pain and suffering but also financial losses, expenses incurred, loss of wages, loss of property, permanent disability etc.

If you have been injured in an accident in the last three years which was caused by a negligent third party you are likely to have a right to claim compensation for items such as pain and suffering, any permanent disability and financial losses or expenses incurred. No Win No Fee Solicitors can deal with all types of injury claims including:-

Road Accidents : Claims for drivers, passengers, cyclists, pedal cyclists, pedestrians.

Work Accidents : Machinery accidents, slips, trips, falls, burns, lifting accidents, defective plant or premises accidents.

Industrial Diseases : Deafness, repetitive strain injury, Vibration White finger, asbestosis, respiratory diseases, skin conditions.

Product Liability : Defective product injuries, food poisoning, defective packing, faulty workmanship injuries.

Public Liability : Accidents in public places - roads, footpaths, shops, restaurants, playgrounds etc.

Medical Negligence : Errors or omissions on the part of hospitals, doctors, surgeons, nursing staff, care homes, dentists.

No Win No Fee Solicitors who specialise dealing solely with claims of this type and with the experience and expertise can assist you in making your claim. Get good advice and take care when selecting a solicitor who operates on a genuine "No Win No Fee" basis as some solicitors may deduct a proportion of the damages or some claims management companies may charge a fee.

Ian Hass is owner of Excalibur Solicitors, an experienced UK law firm specialising in all forms of Compensation. Excalibur Solicitors handles claims for Accident Types including No Win No Fee Whiplash Injury, Accidents at Work and Car Accident Claims.