No Win No Fee Solicitors

[Most Easterly Pandas]

I'm looking at having to get one on board in relation to a car accident. Insurance appointed ones have far to much predudice in my view and are being useless at the mo.

Are there any that people have used / can recomend. Any worth staying away from?

Jon.

 

[1PuntoCarl2]

OCL solicitors done good for me.

i got £1700 for a minor whiplash injury claim. took like 5 months though.

 

[beau]

camps

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

camps

Come again?

 

[Chas Uno]

"No win no fee" solicitors are just vultures. Check just how much their fees are if they do win for you...

 

[beau]

Come again?

http://www.camplaw.co.uk/

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

"No win no fee" solicitors are just vultures. Check just how much their fees are if they do win for you...

Will keep an eye out for that, ta

http://www.camplaw.co.uk/

Thanks

 

[The Beard]

No win no fee lawyers won't take a case unless they think there is a really good chance of winning. On the other hand, as Chas has posted, watch their fees as they can be as much as 25 -35%.

Even if they say all the compenstion comes to you, it's fairly easy for them to simply ask for two cheques. £2,500 for them and £7,500 for you. That way, instead of them saying you've got £10K, and they're keeping a quater of it, they just say you've been awarded £7.5K, therefore, all of the compensation.

You might be better off looking for a local Solicitors who specialise in RTAs.

 

[adamcot]

If they win, they claim all costs back from the other party So you will still keep all of the compensation you are awarded. As The Beard quite rightly points out, they will only take you on if they are 100% sure of a win.

 

[hmallett]

If they win, they claim all costs back from the other party

And if they only win 50% of their cases all they need to do is double their costs and they're still quids in...

 

[adamcot]

And if they only win 50% of their cases all they need to do is double their costs and they're still quids in...

Costs are regulated very tightly, they can't just jack the prices up. Each Solicitor is graded, from A to D. Depending on their grade, they have a maximum hourly rate. When they win a case, the judge will order the oposing party to pay full costs (on most occasions) They will only take cases where there is a precident set, and therefore 100% chance of winning.

 

[+1.]

I personally after seeing a few cases through camps would be a bit weary of them just dont go near leech and co or irwin mitchells....lol

 

[Chas Uno]

just dont go near leech and co or irwin mitchells....lol

Is that really a name for a solicitors practice? If it is it's very apt!

 

[+1.]

Is that really a name for a solicitors practice? If it is it's very apt!

lol yes it is and they are!! I hate working with them they dont seem to have a clue!! http://www.leech.co.uk/

TBH the solicitors firm thats usual through the insurance company (if they are paying for it) are usually alright. If the insurance company is paying they may not want you to go to another firm. Best thing to do is find out which firm it is and google them. All personal injury claims will fall into the guideliness to how much you can get paid, the only difference is how quickly you get paid.

 

[Most Easterly Pandas]

All personal injury claims will fall into the guideliness to how much you can get paid, the only difference is how quickly you get paid.

Is there any way in getting a copy of these guide lines. Both father and sister have been made offers, both shocking in my view. I've recieved more than sister has been offered for just whiplash in a rear ender. She's recieved the same and more injuries so thats whats sending alarm bells ringing.

 

[+1.]

Is there any way in getting a copy of these guide lines. Both father and sister have been made offers, both shocking in my view. I've recieved more than sister has been offered for just whiplash in a rear ender. She's recieved the same and more injuries so thats whats sending alarm bells ringing.

Not to the general public that I know of unless a law library has them in ill send you a PM

 

[Cian]

Is that really a name for a solicitors practice? If it is it's very apt!

I suspect the esteemed firm of Argue & Phibbs of Sligo beats it, name wise!

Long since closed down, but their brass plaque has been kept:
http://www.sligotown.net/courthouse.shtml

 

[PlopHole]

Scams, Claims and Compensations Games - Channel 4 Thursday 25 Feb at 9PM - More Info here.

Might be worth a watch if anybody is interested. I've set a reminder already.
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[Captain Mike]

I should of claimed for my crash I reckon :bang: Actually had bad wiplash but just couldn't be arsed.

 

[jo0lz]

All personal injury claims will fall into the guideliness to how much you can get paid, the only difference is how quickly you get paid.

Both father and sister have been made offers, both shocking in my view. I've recieved more than sister has been offered for just whiplash in a rear ender. She's recieved the same and more injuries so thats whats sending alarm bells ringing.

DON't forget that its an offer!
Doesn't mean that you have to accept it....
Just say NO
The otherside could be trying it on
Just to see if you will settle cheaply
Play hardball