NO WIN NO FEE

To most people this sounds simple but it’s not quite that easy.

What does it mean?

If your lawyer does NOT win the case for you, then you pay nothing. If your lawyer does win the case then the legal expenses are covered by the third party that’s involved. In 1998 the ‘No win No fee’ inception took place when Legal Aid was ceased. If the solicitor doesn’t win the case then he/she is not able to claim money from any party. In addition to this, the solicitor should be inspired and willing to do anything to win the case. If you are at all unsure about how ‘No win No fee’ works call us on 0845 539 0642.

100% Compensation

There are plenty of TV adverts flying around which clearly state you will get 100% compensation. I’m sure you think, ‘they must be wrong’, but, they are not. If a solicitor fails in your case then he/she is normally covered by (ATE) After the Event Insurance. This means that your legal expenses will be covered.

Are all cases ‘No Win No Fee’?

A high percentage of cases are ‘No Win No Fee’. In two cases it doesn’t apply.
They are, Criminal Injury and Injury due to Medical Negligence. The factor behind them not being ‘No Win No Fee’ is due to them taking a long period of time to conclude the case. In addition to this, the Medical Negligence claims are regularly speculative.

Conditional Fee Agreement or CFA:

This agreement between you, the Law Firm, the client. This states, if you win you pay the basic charges along with an uplift fee. This is paid by your counterpart. With the majority CFAs, you won’t pay anything but still get 100% compensation.
If you have any questions at all, please call us or fill in our online enquiry form and we will help you today 0845 539 0642