I was involved in a road traffic accident as a passenger that wasnt my fault which resulted into me having whiplash to shoulders and neck. I have contacted a no win no fee solicitors who advised me that i can claim compenstaion but i am worried when reading the small print(conditional fee arangement) that i will end up paying more out than what i would receive. is this right??
2006-12-04 07:57:05 · 11 answers · asked by druscilla c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
Yes it seems to often be the case. I've heard stories where people win the case but after fee's are taken as stated in the small print they end up with something like a fiver . To be honest I dont agree with the american way of sueing anyone for anything. Lets be honest - if your injury has gone away and you're okay then why the need to sue. If it hasnt gone away then you have agood case and a normal good solicitor can represent you - if you know you have a sure case then costs will be awarded to you and your solicitor paid - end of story. No win - no fee solicitors prey on those who are trying it on anyway - thats how they get away with it xx
2006-12-04 08:02:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
One of the most common difficulties that people have found with this type of solicitor is the organisation asking you to take out a loan agreement which they state will be paid in full when your claim comes through. These loans can have very high interest rates. It may be a condition of the company that you take the loan from their provider otherwise they will not take your case.
If you feel that the case is robust enough and you will be able to make a successful claim then use a standard firm of solicitors who may charge slightly more but will be up front about their fees and will advise you whether the claim will be financially viable following their costs. It should be that the solicitor will take his costs from the other party in the case of a win however you may need to prove that you are able to meet the costs in the case of a loss.
2006-12-04 08:23:00 · answer #2 · answered by Litmus180 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do you need to go through a no win no fee solicitor ?
The first thing you need to do is contact the person who`s car you where travelling in and ask them if they notified their insurer`s that you were injured in the accident !
His / Her insurance will cover any injury sustained to you as a result of being a passenger in the car !
No win No fee solicitor`s are a rip off and always`s end up with cash at the end of the claim regardless !
You must tell whoever`s car you were in to notify the insurer`s straight away and tell them that you wish to make a claim on their insurance ( if they were not at fault either it will not effect their future policy premium )
There is NO NEED to go to any solicitor ! Let the insurer`s of the car you were travelling in sort it out for you , this way you will be awarded full pay out !!!
DO IT RIGHT NOW !!!!!
2006-12-04 08:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by charlotterobo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There will be small print relating to charges if you fail to act honestly or are disruptive to the proceedings.
If you lie about having injuries / fail to turn up for medical exams etc. you will be obstructing the claim and charges will become payable. Otherwise, you will only have to pay the fees set by the solicitor (approx 40% of the money awarded)
If in doubt - ask them!
2006-12-04 08:07:44 · answer #4 · answered by The Wandering Blade 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No win no fee claim companies can be very dodgy. Try this website, they give you free legal advice over the phone if you have been a passenger in an accident and they would be in the best position to answer all your questions.
http://www.accident999.com/passengers.html
2006-12-04 08:02:40 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I thought the whole point of no win no fee was just that and the solicitors or company claim their fees on top of your compensation so you don't pay anything.
2006-12-04 07:59:51 · answer #6 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of using a "no win no fee" solicitors look for one that gets their fee from the other side.
2006-12-04 08:01:16 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is possible. If their fee is more than what you get after the bills, etc. are paid then yes, you may get less than they do. Some firms are nice, and won't let their fee be more than their client's cut- so they reduce their portion, but they don't have to.
2006-12-04 09:37:25 · answer #8 · answered by Chris 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The amount they are able to collect is regulated and approved by the court. The rate is usually 25% of your award.
2006-12-04 08:01:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
use one that claims costs from other party- lots of big companies doing this now.
2006-12-04 08:04:52 · answer #10 · answered by woteva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋