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What types of cases do no win no fee solicitors in London handle?

What types of cases do no win no fee solicitors in London handle?

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What types of cases do no win no fee solicitors in London handle?

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  1. What types of cases do no win no fee solicitors in London handle? The law allows solicitors to work with clients on a no win no fee basis. This arrangement, correctly known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), can be used for almost all personal injury cases. These agreements remove the risk for claimants, who are protected from paying legal fees if their case is unsuccessful. They do, however, require a small success fee to be paid by solicitors. Medical Negligence Many people who make medical negligence claims do so because they have suffered from preventable pain, injury or even a life-changing condition following poor treatment by a health practitioner. Compensation can range from a few thousand pounds up to millions of pounds depending on the severity of the case. You will usually need to start a medical negligence claim within three years of when you realised that your health care had been negligent and had caused you to suffer an injury. This is known as your ‘date of knowledge’. It may not

  2. be obvious that you have received poor treatment until months or even years later, so it is a good idea to speak to a solicitor as soon as possible. A solicitor will be able to advise you on whether or not you can make a medical negligence claim. They will also be able to provide you with advice on what evidence will be needed to support your claim. This will include medical records, hospital or clinic notes and expert reports from other healthcare professionals. In some cases a person may lack the mental capacity to bring a claim on their own. If this is the case, a litigation friend can be appointed to represent them. It is also possible to claim on behalf of a deceased person where the death was the result of medical negligence. Road Traffic Accidents Road traffic accidents are a leading cause of personal injury claims. It doesn’t matter if you’re a driver, passenger, pedestrian, cyclist or motorcyclist, you could be eligible to claim compensation if you’ve been injured in an accident that wasn’t your fault. You don’t have to pay any upfront legal fees to start a road traffic accident claim. Instead, you enter into what’s called a conditional fee agreement (CFA) with your solicitor. This means that you will only be required to pay your solicitor’s costs if the claim is successful. Your solicitor will also take out a special insurance policy that pays your legal costs should the case be unsuccessful. If the claim is successful, your solicitor will be able to deduct their success fee from your compensation payout. This will be agreed with you before you start working together and is usually a percentage of the compensation award. However, it’s important to note that you will only be able to claim for the injury you’ve sustained, rather than any other losses such as loss of earnings or out of pocket expenses. This is because your case will be settled according to the law, which only allows you to recover damages for your physical and psychological injuries. Your injuries should be substantial enough to justify a claim. In addition, you will only be able to make your claim within three years of the date of your accident.

  3. Accidents at Work If you have suffered an injury at work due to negligence, a no win no fee solicitor can help you claim compensation. A solicitor will assess the details of your case and advise you on how likely it is to be successful. You can then decide whether or not to continue with the process. If your claim is successful, a solicitor will charge a percentage of the compensation you receive as a ‘success fee’. The solicitor will agree the level of this with you before you begin working together. In addition, you may be liable to pay for any expenses that have been incurred as a result of the accident at work such as loss of earnings (retain all wage slips) and specialist equipment if you need it because of your injuries such as walking aids or wheelchairs. Visit Website: https://www.united-solicitors.co.uk/personal-injury/no-win-no-fee- solicitors No win no fee arrangements have been used to fund serious injury and clinical negligence claims for many years allowing access to justice for thousands of people who would otherwise not be able to make their claim. These agreements allow people to get treatment, care and compensation that can help them return to normality and put their lives back on track without the worry of having to pay legal fees upfront or face a risky loss. This is especially important for families who are financially dependent on their injured loved one and cannot afford to take that financial risk themselves. Public Places Accidents Accidents that occur in public places such as parks, streets and pavements, sports venues or occupied buildings are covered by no win no fee compensation claims. These types of cases typically involve trips, slips or falls caused by someone else’s negligence. It is essential to choose a solicitor who will take the time to ask you all of the relevant questions about your injury and the impact it has had on your life, so they can determine whether or not your case has a strong chance of success. Your solicitor will usually offer to work on your claim under a no win no fee arrangement, which is correctly called a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA).

  4. This means that you do not have to pay legal fees upfront and the costs are paid from the compensation you are awarded if the claim is successful. The solicitor will be entitled to a ‘success fee’ which is up to 25% of your compensation award. This is agreed upon before the solicitor starts to work on your case. Visit the link to learn more: https://forexgator.com/2023/06/23/what-does-no-win-no-fee-mea n-when-it-comes-to-solicitors-in-london/ https://myblogsposting.com/what-happens-if-i-lose-my-case-with-a -no-win-no-fee-solicitor/

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