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illness or injury - nationwide
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The question of whether inmates in UK prisons should be able to make no win, no fee claims is a contentious one. For while in one sense criminals have invalidated their entitlement to certain civil rights, they are still entitled to others, as well as being protected under the terms of the Human Rights Act.
Although there are many within society who believe that prisoners should under no circumstances be compensated for any personal injury they sustain as a result of negligence within prison walls, there is also an argument that personal injury can be a great impediment to rehabilitation - the ultimate aim of prison, after all - making it important that injured prisoners receive just compensation.
In fact, Freedom of Information Act statistics from 2008 would seem to indicate that prisons are pretty accident-prone places. In the two years leading up to September 2008 a total of £6.5 million in personal injury compensation was paid out to prisoners.
Although it is not known precisely what proportion of this figure was paid out after prisoners had taken no win, no fee action, it is clear that the Prison Service work hard to ensure they defend all spurious claims.
A spokesperson from the service comments, "We successfully defend the majority of contested claims. We make payments only when instructed to do so by courts or where strong legaladvice suggests a settlement saves public money."
Accident compensation lawyers
If you have suffered injury, whether in a private or public setting, as a result of another person's or party's negligence, you may be entitled to claim compensation.
YouClaim are experts in the field of accident compensation, possessing specialist solicitors in all fields of personal injury law, and can help you decide whether you have a strong case for making a successful claim.
Once this has been established we can appoint you the solicitor best qualified to deal with the circumstances of your case.
And since all our solicitors are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and observe its stringent Code of Conduct, you can be assured of a professional service.
In addition (in all but claims involving cases of medical negligence) you will never have to pay us a penny to fund the cost of your litigation. And since we also protect you from the costs incurred by the opposing side, you can be sure the whole process will always be completely cost free. Our service goes beyond any simple definition of "no win, no fee".
And with our no cut promise, you can also be certain you will receive 100 percent compensation in the event of a win.
We can be reached online or over the telephone.
Online: fill out a claim form, use echat or request a callback.
Telephone: speak to a legal advisor on 0800 10 757 95.
