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Is 'cherry picking' a fair criticism of no win, no fee compensation claims?

Personal injury solicitors who handle no win, no fee compensation claims are sometimes accused of "cherry-picking" the cases they want to handle. This phrase is used to suggest that solicitors will only take on cases where the compensation and legal fees are likely to be high, and the chances of success are good.

However, does it not make sense that a claimant would want to ensure that his or her case had a good chance of success before beginning the process of making a claim? It can, therefore, be argued that the fact that a lawyer feels the case is likely to be rejected in court should be taken as an attempt to prevent disappointment.

Even in a well-handled claim, where as much stress as possible is removed from the personal injury sufferer, it is likely to be impossible to remove it all. A claimant may therefore come to realise that a slim chance of success - or, rather, a likelihood of failure - may mean expending much energy on a fruitless quest, and choose not to proceed.

However, personal injury law is complex enough that it can be difficult for a sufferer to decide whether their accident injury is eligible for compensation, and what the likelihood of success is, so this understanding should not discourage any person who feels they may have a claim from seeking advice from a specialist.

Specialists in no win, no fee compensation claims
If you are considering a compensation claim, you may well value free advice, such as we at YouClaim can offer. Our team of knowledgeable advisors can discuss any type of personal injury, from work accidents to medical negligence, and the way a conditional fee arrangement would work for you. They will also do this in plain English, providing you with the information you need to make your decision.

If you decide to proceed with a claim, we can also provide you with the right solicitor for your needs from a panel of lawyers, all approved by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. And in the majority of cases, we can handle your claim on an entirely free basis.

We can protect you from all costs and fees, including our own, in these cases, and will charge our fees to your opponent in a won case. In the few cases where there are fees, you will have this explained to you in advance, and we will endeavour to keep them to a minimum.

Our 100 percent guarantee means that, in a won case, you will receive the full amount of damages awarded to you. To find out what this could mean in your no win, no fee compensation claim, simply call us on 0800 10 757 95, chat to us online, or complete our callback form and we'll ring you.

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