Brigid26 wrote:
Tony
Thanks for your response. Do you know the best way to find a local personal injury solicitor. When I google the market seems to be flooded with 'no win, no fee' companies and this has always overwhelmed me which is one of the reasons why I have not gone down that route to date.
Thanks
Don't be put off by the fact that they (solicitors) advertise and offer no wiin no fee, it is the best way to get your case funded, and in fact since 2001 when legal aid was removed from personal injury cases, it is the only way to get funded unless you have legal expenses insurance or you pay for it yourself and then claim the costs back at the end of the case which can become expensive, very expensive.
No win no fee means exactly that. The solicitor will enter into what is called a Conditional Fee Gareement (the proper name for no win no fee) and what it means is that if and when you win, they claim their costs back from the third party insurers and you keep 100% of your compensation. If you were to lose, they get paid nothing, but it also means that you do not get a nasty bill as they will takke out what is called an after the event insurance to protect you.
Some accident claims or accident management companies run by different rules as they will often sell your case to the highest bidder, but if you look for a local solicitor who specialises in personal injury in your area and who offers a no win no fee arrangement, then give them a call and chat to them. They should explain everything, and to be fair there are good and bad out there, so shop around until you find someone you feel comfortable with.
Hope this has helped
