You may have heard the phrase ‘No Win No Fee solicitors’ and wondered what this means. In our guide, we outline how a No Win No Fee agreement works and the benefits of working with a solicitor on this basis.

Key Takeaways

  • A Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) works on a No Win No Fee basis. This means that you do not have to pay for your solicitor’s work up front, while the claim is underway or if you do not gain compensation.
  • Our solicitors can offer excellent services and advice based on years of experience.
  • We can assist with many claims, such as those relating to personal injuries, medical negligence, criminal injuries, accidents abroad or data breaches.
  • Our solicitors have recovered over £80 million in compensation so far

We understand that there is a lot of information to consider when proceeding with a legal claim. This is why our advisors offer free advice and initial case assessments. You can get in touch with them to address any queries you may have about working with our No Win No Fee solicitors. They can assess your eligibility, estimate what your compensation may cover and potentially put you in touch with one of our expert solicitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What Are Meant By No Win No Fee Solicitors?
  2. The Benefits Of Using A Solicitor
  3. Which Types Of Compensation Claims Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help Me With?
  4. Will My No Win No Fee Solicitor Take Out ATE On My Behalf?
  5. Are There Any Hidden Charges?
  6. Can I Switch From Another Solicitor?
  7. Are There Other Forms Of Funding?
  8. Why Choose Us As Your No Win No Fee Solicitors
  9. Learn More

What Are Meant By No Win No Fee Solicitors?

One of our solicitors could represent your claim on a No Win No Fee basis. A Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) would allow you to proceed in this way. This means that you do not have to pay fees for your solicitor’s work:

  • Before the compensation claim starts
  • While the claim is ongoing
  • If you do not receive a compensation award

If you do receive compensation, you will then need to pay a success fee. This is a legally capped percentage that you pay to a solicitor to cover their work. Due to the legal cap, you will receive most of the compensation yourself.

How Does A Conditional Fee Agreement Work?

As mentioned, a CFA works on the basis on No Win No Fee. You may find yourself wondering how your fees are covered if your claim fails. A solicitor will often recommend taking out an After the Event Insurance (ATE) policy. This generally ensures the coverage of your legal costs if you do not receive compensation. 

You can contact our team of advisors if you have any queries about how a CFA allows a solicitor to represent you on the terms of No Win No Fee. They can reassure you about how the legal fees work and advise you further on your claim.

The Benefits Of Using A Solicitor

You are not obliged to use a solicitor when making a legal claim. However, proceeding with one of our solicitors offers many benefits, such as:

  • Years worth of experience in handling claims, allowing them to advise you on what certain decisions could mean for your case
  • Knowledge of the legal system (such as time limits you must meet and what evidence will strengthen your compensation claim)
  • Explaining legal processes and terms to you if you are uncertain
  • Support you in your decision-making
  • Corresponding with the defendant on your behalf to negotiate a settlement

If you would like to know more about our solicitor’s services, you can ask our advisors. They are available anytime to answer your queries and could connect you to a solicitor if you are eligible.

Which Types Of Compensation Claims Can A No Win No Fee Solicitor Help Me With?

Our No Win No Fee solicitors can represent a variety of claimants. Keep reading to learn about the different claims that they assist with.

Personal Injury Claims

You could be eligible to start a personal injury claim with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors if someone failed to act according to the laws that protect your health and safety, causing you to suffer an injury. This could related to an accident suffered at work, in a public place or while using the road. Examples include:

  • You cross the road at a zebra crossing. You make sure that an oncoming car has plenty of time to stop before you cross. However, the vehicle fails to stop and runs into you. You suffer a broken bone in your leg.
  • While visiting a restaurant, you inform the staff that you have a peanut allergy and ask if they can accommodate this. The staff confirms they can, but you have a severe allergic reaction while eating your food as it was cooked in peanut oil
  • While working in a factory, a piece of defective machinery crushes your hand. Your employer was aware of the fault but failed to fix the issue.

Medical Negligence Claims

Medical negligence claims aim to compensate people if they have experienced unnecessary harm due to a medical professional failing to meet the necessary standard of care. For example:

  • A doctor mixes up your scan with another patient, leading them to misdiagnose you with ovarian cancer. You have surgery to remove one of your ovaries. Therefore, the surgery was unnecessary.
  • An anaesthetist makes an error while putting you under general anaesthetic. This means that you become conscious during surgery, resulting in extreme pain and psychological trauma.

Criminal Injury Claims

Criminal injury claims allow victims of criminal acts to gain compensation. Many claim compensation through the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA). This is a government organisation that provides compensation to eligible victims who cannot gain compensation through other routes. Violent crimes may include:

  • A physical attack, including the use of weaponry or acid
  • Rapes, sexual abuse or assault (including historic sexual assault)
  • Fire-raising or arson
  • A threat made against a person

Claims For Accidents Or Illnesses Abroad

Our No Win No Fee solicitors can also represent claims for injuries suffered abroad, such as a holiday accident claim. The Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements Regulations 2018 means if you are injured in any part of the entities booked as part of the package holiday, you can claim against the tour operator. 

  • While on holiday, you sit in a lounge chair at your hotel. The hotel manager was aware that the chair was faulty but did nothing to fix the issue. You suffer a broken wrist as a result.
  • You are on an all-inclusive. You eat food at a buffet that has been left out for longer than the recommended amount of time. This gives you severe food poisoning and gastrointestinal issues.

Data Breach Claims

You could start a data breach claim if an organisation failed to uphold data breach law, resulting in a breach of data and a psychological injury to you. For example:

  • A loan provider fails to implement recommended updates to its security systems. This allows a cybercriminal to attack and steal personal data
  • A gas company breaches your data protection rights when it sends a letter containing your personal data to the wrong address.
  • An employee at your bank verbally discloses your personal data to an unauthorised person

To find out if you could make a compensation claim with one of our expert solicitors, call our advisors now for a free consultation.

A gavel and stethoscope on a table. This represents a medical negligence claim which our solicitors represent for eligible clients on a No Win No Fee basis

Will My No Win No Fee Solicitor Take Out ATE On My Behalf?

As discussed previously, ATE can cover litigation costs if you do not gain compensation. Typically, your solicitor will purchase the insurance policy on your behalf. If you have home insurance, you may have something called Before The Event insurance. This will cover you in the same way that ATE does.

Our No Win No Fee solicitors will not take out an ATE policy without your prior consent. Therefore, you can address any concerns or queries you may have beforehand.

Additionally, you can contact our advisors at any time for further advice. There is no requirement to use our services after contacting us, so why not get in touch?

Are There Any Hidden Charges?

Many people are scared of hidden fees when signing a legal contract. Signing a CFA with our solicitors confirms that you will not have to pay for the solicitor’s fees unless your claim is successful.

Our solicitors value open communication with clients, so you can rest assured that they will consult you throughout the entire process of the claim. You can also get in touch with our team of advisors with any queries. They can discuss the specifics of your claim and further explain how No Win No Fee agreements work.

Can I Switch From Another Solicitor?

You may already have an agreement with another solicitor. However, you could be able to work with one of our No Win No Fee solicitors if you no longer want them to represent you. You may wish to check your legal contract to understand what terms and conditions may apply.

We recommend that you contact our advisors to discuss the specifics of your claim.

Are There Other Forms Of Funding?

No Win No Fee Agreements are a great and financially viable way to start a legal claim with a solicitor. However, there are other forms of funding that you could consider.

Firstly, you or a member of your household may be a member of a trade union. Some trade unions help their members to access legal assistance.

You may also be able to fund your legal representation through insurance policy add-ons. For example, if you suffer an injury due to an accident on the road, your car insurance may have an add-on policy to help pay for the cost of a solicitor.

There are also different types of No Win No Fee arrangements, such as a Damaged Based Agreement.

Why Choose Us As Your No Win No Fee Solicitors

There are many different solicitors that could represent your claim, so why choose Accident Claims? We can assure you that our solicitors have years worth of experience in handling a variety of claims. We have an excellent success rate and aim to get great results for our clients.

Our solicitors appreciate that if you are starting a compensation claim, you have likely experienced a lot of stress due to injury and the situation that caused it. We take an empathetic and client-focussed approach to law, consulting you at every step of the claim.

Furthermore, our solicitors work on a No Win No Fee basis. This is an excellent way for ordinary people to seek legal representation without paying upfront costs. Our legal team could help you to move forward with a compensation claim, allowing you to recover compensation, not only for costs relating to your injury but also for your pain and suffering, and move forward with your recovery.

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