"No Win, No Fee" Explained in Simple English

By: Carolyn Clayton
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:23:42
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Are you confused with legal terms? Would you like the common phase “no win no fee” explained in simple English?

So what does “No win, No fee” actually mean?

Well if you win the compensation case, you will get your compensation in full you’re your solicitor will not deduct any for any legal expenses. With the common no win no fee scheme; the solicitor is agreeing that even if you win the case his legal fees will be taken from the insurance company of the person or organisation responsible for your accident. But if you lose the case then you still do not have to pay anything. Basically is a risk free claim.

The no win no fee phenomenon is ideal for people of a lower income who lack the financial resources. It is for everyday people that have an accident and want the chance to be compensated for their suffering. The money they could win for you could help you rebuild your life, ease the suffering by giving you some money to enjoy for maybe a much needed holiday.

Solicitors will not take on a case unless they are sure they will win it, other wise they will be working for nothing and most solicitors are not stupid, they will not work for nothing. It is quite easy for an experience solicitor to analysis the outcome of a case before even taking the case on which is why they can offer the “no win no fee” agreement.

Lots of people who have an accident don’t realise how simple it is to make a claim for compensation. Many people don’t understand the meaning of “no win no fee”, and are put off by solicitors because of the fees they charge. And people who have little experience with the legal system are less likely to put in for compensation after an accident. People need to be educated and realise that it really is a simple process, without huge forms to fill out and is really risk free. It only takes a simple phone call to get the advice and assurance needed when thinking about applying for compensation.

So if you have been injured in an accident and you want to be compensated for your pain and suffering and for the money you may have lost through lack of earnings then you should find a solicitor that works on a “no-win no-fee” basis. It is nothing to be worried about, the solicitors will explain how simple and easy it is to make a claim and also how this is a risk free option. There are many “No win no fee” websites around with lots of information regarding the way they operate and also the likely financial outcome of different types of accidents.

So it really is worth putting a claim in for compensation if you have been injured. If the accident was not your fault then you are entitled to being compensated and you should apply.

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