Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Aiman Emaan
When you’re injured in an accident and want to claim compensation, the most likely amount you’ll be awarded is between €15,000 and €60,000. These amounts are modest compared to some of the bigger sums that are awarded, but they can still mean a lot to a person who has been injured.
Unfortunately many people don’t pursue their right to compensation – often because they assume it will cost them more than the award would be worth. In fact this is not the case. The no win no fee system means that you don’t have to pay anything upfront for your case and if you lose, you don’t have to pay any legal fees at all.
When you’re injured in an accident and want to claim compensation, the most likely amount you’ll be awarded is between €15,000 and €60,000. These amounts are modest compared to some of the bigger sums that are awarded, but they can still mean a lot to a person who has been injured.
When you’re injured in an accident and want to claim compensation, the most likely amount you’ll be awarded is between €15,000 and €60,000. These amounts are modest compared to some of the bigger sums that are awarded, but they can still mean a lot to a person who has been injured.
How much you get depends on your injuries and how long they last. If your injury is minor and goes away quickly, then the amount won’t be quite as high as if it was more serious with lasting repercussions like missing work or losing wages because of pain or immobility. For example:
- A broken finger will usually result in around €15-20k in compensation;
- A broken wrist may mean up to €40k;
- A back injury will usually lead to a figure somewhere between €50-60k
Unfortunately many people don’t pursue their right to compensation – often because they assume it will cost them more than the award would be worth. In fact this is not the case. The no win no fee system means that you don’t have to pay anything upfront for your case and if you lose, you don’t have to pay any legal fees at all.
Unfortunately many people don’t pursue their right to compensation – often because they assume it will cost them more than the award would be worth. In fact this is not the case. The no win no fee system means that you don’t have to pay anything upfront for your case and if you lose, you don’t have to pay any legal fees at all.
This system allows the average person access to justice which may otherwise be out of reach due to financial constraints or lack of support from friends and family members who might otherwise be happy enough for them just being able to bring an issue before a judge or jury. It also encourages lawyers with great track records at winning cases but who may have been charging too much because they didn’t want clients thinking about how much money they were going through in order not just getting one side but two sides represented properly!
What Does a No Win No Fee Case Mean?
You don’t have to pay anything upfront. You won’t have to pay any legal fees if you lose your case or if we win another type of compensation for you.
You can still get the same amount of compensation as you would with a normal lawyer by taking on your case through the no win no fee system.
The no win no fee system works like this: You contact a solicitor who helps write up a statement of your case. This is sent to the defendant (or their insurer). Once they receive it, they have 28 days to admit or deny liability for your accident. If liability is admitted then negotiations for settlement begin immediately. If liability is denied then you take your case to court – and only at this point does your solicitor ask you for money (or perhaps a percentage of your award).
The no win no fee system works like this: You contact a solicitor who helps write up a statement of your case. This is sent to the defendant (or their insurer). Once they receive it, they have 28 days to admit or deny liability for your accident. If liability is admitted then negotiations for settlement begin immediately. If liability is denied then you take your case to court – and only at this point does your solicitor ask you for money (or perhaps a percentage of your award).
There are two types of no win no fee agreements: conditional fee agreements and contingency fee agreements. A conditional fee agreement means that the solicitor will get paid if they win the case (up to 25% of whatever compensation or damages are awarded). A contingency doesn’t require success but instead requires that in order for them to recoup any costs at all there must be some type of financial recovery on behalf of their client – even if that amount falls short of what was spent by the firm itself on its own fees and expenses during preparation for trial as well as trial itself (which could result in several hundred thousand Euros worth!).
So What Happens If I Lose?
So what happens if you lose? Well, the good news is that you won’t have to pay the legal fees of your solicitor and barrister. This can make a big difference because even though it isn’t as common as it used to be, some solicitors charge fixed fees for their services which will include all work done on your case (such as taking witness statements) but also include research and other tasks outside of court.
So if I don’t win my claim then I won’t have to pay anything at all?
Correct! If you were offered a no win no fee deal by us but lost your case in court then we would not expect any payment from you whatsoever. In fact it could be said that this is one of the main benefits of making use of our services for any personal injury or clinical negligence claim. We will take care of everything for you and only charge our costs if we succeed in obtaining compensation for your injuries or loss caused by medical negligence on behalf of yourself or someone else too injured due to poor treatment received at an accident scene etcetera..
Conclusion
There are many myths and misconceptions about the no win no fee system. But if you want to know more about it, the best thing to do is speak with a solicitor. They will be able to answer your questions and tell you whether or not this type of case suits you. They will also be able to advise on what kind of compensation might be available for your injuries – including medical expenses, lost earnings during recovery time, pain and suffering costs (if applicable).
