No Win No Fee Legal Representation
The impact of a serious injury on your health, your finances and your family life can be significant. If your injury was caused as a result of someone's negligent or reckless actions, then you have the right to pursue monetary compensation for your suffering.
If you have been involved in any of the following situations as a result of someone's negligent or reckless actions then you may be entitled to significant financial compensation:
- Motor Vehicle Accident
- Motorcycle Accident
- Medical Negligence
- Workplace Related Accident and Injury or
- Product liability claim
- Public liability claim
The cost associated with legal representation can be very expensive for the average person. It's these high costs that cause many individuals to simply walk away from legal matters that they otherwise may have pursued.
No win no fee personal injury lawyers reduce your personal financial risk when persuing the compensation that you may be entitled too.
What is No Win No Fee?
A no win no fee Lawyer will only be entitled to receive payment from you if they win your claim case. This form of legal representation is ideal for victims who may not otherwise be able to afford to pay for legal help upfront, but have a very strong case that will most likely result in the payment of damages.
Since receiving payment for no win no fee cases is contingent upon winning the case, you'll first need to seek a consultation in order to learn whether or not your case is considered suitable for this type of arrangement.
Unfortunately 'No win no fee' doesn't mean there won't be other costs associated with your claim. No Win No Fee arrangements generally only cover your lawyer's fees, which means that if you have other expenses such as medical report fees or filing fees, you'll still be responsible for paying those. However, in some instances your lawyer may be able to assist you in getting those expenses postponed or deferred until after the case has been settled.
Clearly a lawyer specialising in injury litigation who is prepared to act for you on this basis, will not get paid unless they win the case on your behalf. Because of the added financial risk that no win no fee Lawyer's face, it's critical they have faith in both you and your case and that you have faith in them.
Before selecting a legal representative, make sure :
- They specialise in your area of need? - Like many professions expertise in the field of law is vital, particularly in complex matters such as personal injury and workers compensation. Hiring a no win no fee lawyer is not enough, they must be knowledgeable in the area of law that you need representation in, in order for you to win your case.
- How much do they charge? - It's important to know how much they charge beforehand because you don't want to risk winning your case only to lose all of your settlement monies to lawyer's fees.
- What your potential settlement amount will be? - Knowing how much your settlement amount may be can help you determine if pursuing the case is worth and what you'll be left with after lawyer's and other fees.
Remember not to get too attached to any quoted dollar figure, as your lawyer can only give you a guesstimate of what your settlement will be beforehand. No matter what your legal needs are, speaking with a no win no fee lawyer could help you get the injury compensation you're entitled to.