No win no fee solicitors for personal injury claims

“No win no fee” is a Conditional Fee Arrangement (CFA) that removes the financial risk from pursuing your personal injury claim. Under this arrangement, you won’t pay any legal fees to Brachers LLP unless your claim is successful and you receive compensation.

If your claim is successful, our legal fees are deducted from the compensation you receive. The exact percentage we charge is agreed upfront and clearly explained in your retainer agreement, so there are never any surprise costs.  This is capped at an agreed maximum percentage of your recovered damages – usually 25% for larger claims and one third for smaller claims.

If your claim is unsuccessful, you pay nothing to us for our legal services. This means you can pursue justice and compensation without worrying about mounting legal bills, even if your case doesn’t succeed. We also recommend After the Event (ATE) insurance to protect you from paying the other side’s costs should your claim fail, giving you complete peace of mind.

This arrangement demonstrates our confidence in your case and ensures access to justice regardless of your financial circumstances.

The amount of compensation you may receive depends on several key factors that we’ll carefully assess during your consultation:

General Damages cover your pain, suffering, and loss of amenity caused by the injury. These amounts are guided by the Judicial College Guidelines and recent court awards for similar injuries.

Special Damages compensate for your financial losses, including lost earnings (both past and future), medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, care needs, travel expenses, and any adaptations needed to your home or vehicle. We meticulously calculate these costs with supporting evidence to ensure you receive full compensation.

Future Losses are particularly important in serious injury cases where your earning capacity is permanently affected or you require ongoing care. We work with medical experts, employment specialists, and care experts to accurately project these costs over your lifetime.

During your free consultation, we’ll provide a realistic assessment based on your specific circumstances, the medical evidence, and comparable case outcomes. We’ll also explain the factors that could increase or decrease your potential award, ensuring you have realistic expectations throughout the process.

The standard time limit for personal injury claims is three years from either the date of your accident or the “date of knowledge” – when you first became aware that your injury was caused by someone else’s act or omission. This is governed by the Limitation Act 1980.

However, there are important exceptions to this rule:

Children under 18: The three-year period doesn’t begin until their 18th birthday, meaning they have until age 21 to make a claim. In the meantime their parents or guardians can make claims on behalf of minors.

Lack of mental capacity: If someone lacks the mental capacity to make decisions due to their injuries, there may be no time limit until they regain capacity (if ever).

Criminal injuries: Claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority must usually be made within two years of the incident.

Industrial diseases: For conditions like asbestos diseases, the three-year period starts from when you first knew/should have known the disease was linked to your work.

Fatal accidents: Families have three years from the date of death to claim, or three years from when they knew the death was due to another’s act or omission.

Even if you think your time limit may have expired, contact us immediately. In exceptional circumstances, courts can extend the deadline, and we’ll fight to protect your rights. Acting quickly also helps preserve evidence and witness memories, strengthening your case.

The vast majority of personal injury claims are resolved without ever reaching a courtroom. Our experienced solicitors are skilled negotiators who work diligently to achieve fair settlements through direct negotiation with representatives for the defendant/their insurers

The typical process involves:

Pre-litigation negotiation: We present your case with comprehensive evidence to the other side’s insurers and negotiate a settlement. This is usually the quickest and most cost-effective route to compensation.

Alternative Dispute Resolution: If initial negotiations stall, we may suggest mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution, sometimes  including an independent mediator helps both sides reach an agreement.

Court proceedings: We only issue court proceedings when necessary to protect your claim (such as approaching limitation deadlines) or when the other side refuses to make a reasonable settlement offer. Even after court proceedings begin, settlement negotiations continue, the large majority of cases still resolve well before trial.

Trial: If your case does proceed to trial, you’ll have our complete support throughout. We’ll prepare you thoroughly for what to expect, arrange any necessary expert witnesses, and advocate strongly on your behalf. We will instruct one of the experienced barristers we use to present your case professionally and persuasively.

Going to court shouldn’t be a source of anxiety. If it becomes necessary, we’ll explain each step of the process, keep you informed of all developments, and ensure you feel confident and prepared. Our priority is always achieving the best possible outcome for you, whether through settlement or trial.