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When making a compensation claim on a no win, no fee basis, it is possible that the person you are making the claim against may make one, in turn, against you. This is known as a counterclaim.
Often, if personal injury has been suffered on only one side, someone defending a case will purely be interested in demonstrating that the accident injury was not his or her fault. As no damage has been suffered on the other side, it is unlikely that a counterclaim will be made.
However, in cases where both sides have suffered injury, and both blame the other, such as a car crash, a counterclaim is more likely. If a defendant decides to make a counterclaim, the claim that s/he makes will often (but not always) be delivered with his or her defence papers to the original claim.
A good no win, no fee lawyer will be able to discuss the merits of a compensation claim with a potential client and work out the possibilities of a counterclaim being made (and the possibility of that counterclaim succeeding). If a counterclaim is likely to wipe out any compensation that may be awarded to the original claimant, proceeding with legal processes may not be the best option.
However, it may also be worth considering a counterclaim for any person who is claimed against. A legal opinion should be sought before deciding to do so, of course.
No win, no fee, and the possibility of counterclaims
Whether fears of a counterclaim are preventing you from seeking compensation, or you are considering making one as a result of a claim you believe to be unjust, YouClaim can lend you an expert legal opinion that is sure to help you decide.
We work only with skilled solicitors drawn from UK firms who are governed by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, and by doing so have developed a very high rate of success.
We have also developed a payment model that ensures our clients can claim for free in most cases; there are a few exceptions, but you will always be warned before you commit to a compensation claim whether this applies to your case. You can rely on us keeping any costs as low as possible in those cases, and on our determination to get any costs reimbursed; furthermore, you can rely on us passing every penny of damages to you under our 100 percent compensation guarantee.
For further information about how we can help you in your claim, on a better than no win, no fee basis, fill out an online claim form, chat to us online, or simply call us on 0800 10 757 95.
