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What is medical negligence
Who can make a claim
I was not the patient, can I still claim
What does the claimant have to prove
Is there a time limit
Will I have to pay anything
 What is Legal Aid  
What does 'no win-no fee' mean
How much compensation am I likely to receive
Will expert evidence be required
Will I have to attend court
Do welfare benefits affect compensation
Can I just make a complaint
What does 'no win - no fee' mean?

No win – no fee is an agreement with your solicitor that if you do not win your case you will not pay fees to your solicitor.

But if you win your case and receive compensation, the solicitor will receive a greater fee at the conclusion of the case.

There are many different types of ‘no win – no fee’ arrangements.

Many of them require you to take out an insurance policy to cover the risk that you may have to pay the defendant’s legal fees if you lose your case.

All of these arrangements require the solicitor to take a risk that your case will be successful.

That means no win – no fee arrangements may not be available for some high-risk cases.

No win – no fee may be right for you.

However, it is not always the best option and many firms may not offer these arrangements for medical negligence cases because of the greater risks involved.

We will explain the no win – no fee arrangements that may be available to you and their advantages and disadvantages.

Our advice will be tailored to your personal circumstances.

You should be wary of firms that will only discuss no win – no fee with you as the way to fund your claim.





Remember that you do not need to have decided to make a claim to contact us - we are here to give you the information to help you make an informed decision on whether to claim. Contact us for a no obligation free talk. We can talk to you over the telephone or we will make an appointment to see you in person. It's up to you.