No win no fee in the UK – Access to justice for all

No win, no fee arrangements have increased in popularity in the UK , following amendments to the Civil Justice System that came into effect in April 1999. The changes were brought about to streamline a system which was deemed to be complex, slow and expensive. The changes meant that Legal Aid was no longer available to fund the majority of personal injury cases.

The new system has been designed to give claimants access to justice in a fast, cost-effective manner, with as many cases as possible being resolved without lengthy and costly Court proceedings.

Solicitors can now work on a no win no fee basis, with their fees and their client’s costs being recoverable from the other person if the claim is successful, in addition to the client’s compensation.

If the claim is unsuccessful, the solicitor doesn’t get paid. The claimant is still responsible for their solicitor’s costs (such as medical reports or barristers fees) and the legal fees and costs of the other party if they lose their claim. You should discuss this with your solicitor, before instructing them to act on your behalf, so you are aware of what these costs are likely to be.

At YouClaim you are protected from these costs too. Whatever the outcome of your claim you will not have to pay the costs or legal fees of either party. See No win no fee for more information.

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