Frequently Asked Questions
How does a ‘no win, no fee’ claim work?
In a ‘no win, no fee’ agreement, your solicitor will take out an insurance policy on your behalf before starting your case to cover any costs incurred during the compensation claim. These costs could include court fees, medical reports and other expenses. The person making the personal injury compensation claim will not face any hidden charges or bills for payments incurred during the compensation claim process*.
What happens if my ‘no win, no fee’ claim is successful?
Should your compensation claim with Howells Solicitors be successful, the majority of the legal costs incurred, such as basic fees, will be recovered from the person or company responsible for causing your accident or injury.
Other costs will require payment and are taken at the end of the case as a ‘success fee’, which refers to a percentage of compensation that is recovered by the client.
No Win No Fee Initial Appointment
Do you think you have a claim? Our medical negligence team offer a free initial appointment on all types of potential compensation claims, big or small. Our compassionate and friendly Medical Negligence team will discuss your concerns with you and will let you know as soon as we can whether we can help.
We will first ask you to provide some basic information about what has happened and how. We will then take you through it step by step, at your own pace, and if we feel your claim warrants further investigation, a case will be opened, and your solicitor will go through your claim options with you.
Your initial appointment will be made by telephone, offering you complete flexibility. The appointment can be arranged to fit around lunch breaks or work commitments.
Call us on 0114 2496 611 to book your free appointment today.
* There are circumstances where you would be asked to pay any outstanding costs even if you don’t win your case. Situations where dishonesty, failing to give your solicitor instructions, rejecting an offer against your solicitors advice, death of the claimant, cancelling your claim and relocating without informing your solicitor, are examples of where you may need to pay for services provided by Howells Solicitors, and for the defendant’s costs. Client’s may be asked to pay disbursements up front or must stand to the cost of a medical report if a second opinion is obtained.
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