Before the 1990’s anyone involved in an accident, whether at work, in the home or on the public highway, would find it difficult to claim for compensation due in the main to the high costs involved. Originally an independent regulator processed applications to see whether there was a bone fide case for a personal injury claim. Since the mid 1990’s however, it’s now up to your chosen solicitor to make a judgement and decide if you have a chance of success in claiming for compensation.

The No Win No Fee conditional fee arrangement varies from solicitor to solicitor, so it’s essential that you understand everything in the arrangement before you allow a claim for damages to go ahead. Discuss with your solicitor what costs you may be liable for if, for instance, you lose your claim.

It may be your solicitor will advise you to take out an ‘after event’ insurance policy to cover such an eventuality. Under these circumstances you should be fully aware of how much the insurance policy is likely to cost you. In any event, you should ensure you’re aware of the potential risks if you should lose your claim.

It’s always best to seek out an accident claim lawyer that has a department specialising in No Win No Fee claims. They employ professionals who fully understand the system and will be able to give you all the advice you need as to how to proceed with your accident claim.

They should also point out any areas within the arrangement which may cost you money. If you’re aware of any costs you may incur, it will help you to make a considered decision.

Most reputable solicitors would be unlikely to proceed with a compensation claim if they thought you were unlikely to win. Nevertheless, it would still be in your best interest to make sure you fully understand all the terms of any arrangement with your chosen solicitor.

Under English law, if you win your case the fees are paid by the other side. You should still confirm that in such circumstances your fee arrangement includes that your solicitor will claim his/her fees from the opponent.

There is a limitation period for personal injury claims. A possible exception would be in the case of a disease which, it can be proved, was contracted by working under certain conditions. In this case the disease may not immediately show itself, and so the limitation period would begin from the date of the diagnosis.

Bear in mind that a claim can only be made when the accident was caused by third party negligence, for example in the case of a work accident, as an employee your employer owes you a duty of care and lack of training in the task or not supplying you with the necessary safety equipment when the accident occurred would fall under negligence.

If the accident occurred at work then your employer’s and any witnesses’ statements will be needed for evidence to support your claim.

In order to file any compensation claim there has to be proof that the accident caused you injury, mental distress or trauma. To this end all documentation should be provided to prove your case including any medical examination reports, dates of hospital or appointments with medical experts that you may have had.

Your solicitor may direct you to their own expert witness, a medical expert to help determine the extent and likely time period that your injuries could affect you for. A bad decision would be to settle for an amount of money then later find that the injury was still a problem or much worse than originally thought.

Your solicitor will in most cases aim to agree on an out of court settlement this is  normal in about 95% of cases and avoids the huge expenses of a case that goes to court.

Finding the right solicitor to deal with your claim is of paramount importance, and can mean the difference between winning and losing your personal injury claim.

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A reputable solicitor will make sure your claim has insurance cover so that whatever the outcome of your claim you’re covered. Supply your No Win No Fee solicitors in Birmingham with all the relevant information regarding your accident, and they will act on your behalf to ensure you receive the compensation to which you’re entitled.

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