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How long does a no win no fee case take?

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If you have a good chance of winning your case, the solicitor may offer a no win no fee arrangement. This is also known as a conditional fee agreement. These agreements are very common in claims for personal injury. But what are the key points to know about them? Costs No win no fee lawyers allow people to seek justice without the fear of being hit with steep legal fees upfront. This option is a vital right, as it allows people to have access to the courts even if they cannot afford to pay for legal representation on a standard basis. However, it is important to note that not all law firms offer no win no fee services. Fieldfisher solicitors specialise in representing clients in personal injury and clinical negligence claims on a no win no fee basis. This is formally known as a Conditional Fee Arrangement (CFA). Before your solicitor offers you a CFA they will carefully consider all the circumstances that led to your injury and discuss the legal implications with you. They will only ag...

Personal Injury Claims in the UK

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Personal injury claims are a wide-ranging area of law. They can involve injuries to a person’s physical and mental health or loss of property due to someone else’s negligence or breach of duty.  Legal experts have picked up on a number of interesting trends in this area of UK law. General Damages The first part of any personal injury claim is known as General Damages and covers the impact of the incident on your quality of life. This includes compensation for pain and suffering, which could include physical pain caused by an injury or psychological harm such as stress or depression. The courts try to quantify these impacts on a case-by-case basis – and the severity of your injuries and how long they will last are also taken into account. The aim is to put you back into the position you would have been in had the accident or medical negligence not happened. Unlike the US, the UK does not have depositions so the courts take the witness statements at face value without cross-examinat...

What You Should Know About Personal Injury Cases?

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When you are injured under circumstances that should be taken to court, then you need to be fully prepared in order to make your case. The earlier you get in touch with a personal injury lawyer the better. Make the time now, and review the following tips for your benefit. You should also include any lost income when you are getting everything together. Calculate how many hours of work you missed because of your injury and ask your employer to document this. Additionally, you can include any money lost because you couldn't attend your college classes. After you have gathered together a list of potential personal injury attorneys, set up a free consultation with each lawyer. At this consultation, the attorney will look over the facts of your case and answer any questions you may have. After each consultation, write down notes about the interview and how the lawyer treated you. Do a quick background check to determine whether or not your personal injury lawyer is qualified. The last ...