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When it comes to personal injury claims, No Win, No Fee seems pretty self-explanatory, but when firms are regularly using the term along with other promises of their services, it can become confusing as to what it really means. Generally speaking, No Win, No Fee means that if your case loses, then you should not be charged for the Solicitors legal fees.

I’ve also heard of the term ‘100% No Win, No Fee’ – What does this mean?

If a firm advertises ‘100% No Win, No Fee’ then its understandable how this can seem confusing as to what it really means. Although the terms separately mean different things, put together, if you win your case, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you get to keep 100% of your compensation. It may be used as a bit of a misleading tag like to suggest that you keep 100% of your payout which most lawyers won’t let you do because of recent law changes.
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There are legal regulations in place that require your employer to provide you – as an employee – with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Namely the Personal Protective Equipment at work regulations 1992 and 2002.

What does my employer have to provide?

The regulations place a duty on your employer to provide suitable PPE to all employees who may be exposed to a potential risk to their health and safety whilst at work. For PPE to be suitable, it must be; appropriate; take into account the requirements of the people using it; fit correctly/is adjustable; prevents and controls the risk as far as is practicable; and finally it must comply with PPE regulations.
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When anyone ever purchases goods or receives a service, there is a standard expected by buyers (and in law) that the goods/service should be; of a satisfactory quality; fit for purpose; and as described.

If these requirements are not fulfilled and the product has caused you personal injury as a result, you could be entitled to make a claim.
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Have you ever tripped over raised paving in the street and injured yourself? Perhaps you suffered an accident after falling due to missing paving stones? The list of how you can injure yourself on the streets is huge, and if this has happened to you then read on to see if you could potentially qualify for a claim for personal injury compensation.

Here at The Injury Lawyers you could pursue a claim for personal injury if you have been the unfortunate victim of a slip, trip or fall accident on the street. The Highways Act 1980 puts a duty on the council to provide care to the public by ensuring the Highway is reasonably maintained. The Highway Act 1980 also outlines a “special defence” covering the authority when a claim is made.
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Have you been injured in a rear end collision? Whether you were stationary or moving, rear end collision accidents can cause both serious and minor injuries. It is a well known fact that if you are hit from behind by another driver, then you would have a very strong claim, as in most circumstances there would have been nothing you could have done to prevent the accident from happening.

It also indicates that the driver behind you failed to drive with due care and attention, quite possibly because they were either travelling too fast or too close to your car.
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The term ‘whiplash’ describes a range of injuries to the neck, back, and shoulder areas predominantly. It is most commonly associated with Road Traffic Accidents – these don’t have to be horrendous accidents to cause whiplash, minor accidents can also cause this type of injury as well. Whiplash is caused by abrupt jerking of the body either forwards, backwards or even sideways!

Symptoms of Whiplash

Common symptoms of whiplash can include:
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The Road Traffic Accident Protocol was brought in to force on the 30^th April 2013. The protocol brought in a fixed costs system, meaning law firms could no longer cover what is ‘reasonable’ from the other side. If a claim occurred in England and Wales on or after 30^th April 2013, and is valued between £1,000 and £10,000, the protocol would be used. As of the 31^st of July 2013, the upper limit was increased so that claims with a value of up to £25,000 can now be processed using the protocol.
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Potholes are a common feature on public highways all over the country. They come in all shapes and sizes; whilst some are only a few inches deep they can grow to a number of feet in width! If you have ever suffered a personal injury as a result of a pothole in a public place, you could be entitled to make a claim.

The Law

Whether you can win a claim predominantly boils down to what is classed as reasonable. This can be difficult to interpret and often leaves potential claimants confused as to whether they have grounds for a successful claim. It is useful to have knowledge that the duty is to maintain the highways and take action if a defect is dangerous enough.
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Have you ever had a fall, slip or trip in a supermarket because of a hazard that shouldn’t have been there? Maybe you have suffered an injury in a hotel as a result of bad housekeeping. This type of accident is known in law as Occupier’s Liability. If you have ever had an accident on an area of land or premises owned by someone else, The Injury Lawyers may be able to help you make a claim on a No Win No Fee basis. We are still offering you 100% compensation for these types of claims unlike most other law firms who are generally taking a 25% deduction from your compensation due to law changes.
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It is understandable that Claimant’s often want to know how much compensation they can claim. Unfortunately it is difficult for a firm of solicitors to say with any certainly how much compensation is likely to be awarded. This is due to the simple fact that at the outset of a claim the extent, seriousness or length of your injury may not be known and there is no medical evidence to confirm your injuries/suffering.

At the outset, the only real guidance we can give is by using the JC Guidelines which assist in valuing claims. Note that these are just guidelines and not set amounts, every case is different. The guidelines are the only tool available to us at the outset. Once all evidence is obtained, we would value a claim using the guidelines in addition to past cases and the medical evidence in your case.
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