A No Win No Fee Approach for your Personal Injury Claim
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First4Lawyers are an award-winning claims management company. Their No Win No Fee lawyers may take a success fee from compensation in successful personal injury claims. A common guide is 25% of certain damages, but the exact amount can vary depending on the agreement and circumstances.
Personal Injury Compensation
If you are looking into personal injury compensation, it helps to speak to a solicitor who handles this area of law as early as possible, because there are strict time limits for starting many claims.
Time Limits
Personal injury claims are usually subject to legal time limits. If someone is thinking about pursuing compensation, getting early advice can help them understand how much time may be left and what deadlines might apply.
One of the most common bases for a personal injury claim is negligence, with a three-year limitation period. In general terms, that usually means court proceedings need to begin within three years of the date of the injury, or from when the injury was first known about.
There can be exceptions, and in some situations a court may allow more time, but that depends on the facts and the legal background of the case.
Funding Legal Proceedings
Bringing a personal injury compensation claim can involve legal costs and other expenses. In some cases, help with funding may be available through a conditional fee agreement or through legal expenses cover included in an insurance policy, such as home, motor, or travel insurance.
Conditional Fee Agreement (also known as No win No Fee)
Under a conditional fee agreement, often called No Win No Fee, a solicitor usually does not charge their own fees if the claim does not succeed. Depending on the agreement and the case, there may still be other costs to understand, so solicitors often explain whether insurance is available to cover certain risks. If a claim succeeds, some legal costs are commonly recovered from the other side, while any success fee or other deductions depend on the agreement in place.
Not every personal injury claim will be suitable for No Win No Fee arrangements. For many people, a FREE consultation with a specialist is simply a practical way to understand what funding options may be available. First4Lawyers can provide a FREE consultation if your claim is suited to a No Win No Fee arrangement, and other specialists may offer similar conversations.
Selecting a Solicitor
The Solicitors Regulation Authority
We list solicitors on this website who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority . That means they must meet professional standards, follow SRA rules, and act in line with regulatory requirements. You can use our search tools to find solicitors by location or by practice name if you already know who you are looking for.
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The Law Society
For personal injury claims, it can be helpful to look for a solicitor accredited under the Law Society’s personal injury or clinical negligence schemes, depending on the nature of the injury. The Law Society provides information about accredited solicitors on its website at www.lawsociety.org.uk
Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL)
APIL is a non-profit organisation made up of solicitors, barristers, and academics with a focus on personal injury law. Its accreditation scheme is intended to reflect experience and knowledge in this area, and accredited members are expected to have significant relevant experience. More information is available at www.apil.org.uk
Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS)
MASS is made up of solicitors with experience in road traffic accident claims and related injuries. Its members may offer a free initial consultation, which can give people a clearer picture of the process and whether specialist support is available. Learn more at www.mass.org.uk
Support form Motoring Organisations and Trade Unions
If someone is injured in a road traffic accident and belongs to a motoring organisation such as the AA or RAC, they may have access to specialist legal support. In a different setting, trade union members may also have access to legal help for accidents, unsafe working conditions, or discrimination, sometimes as part of their membership.