Compensation after an accident or injury
Using a solicitor or a claims company
You cannot usually get legal aid for personal injury cases.
A solicitor should advise you on costs before you agree to hire them.
Get advice from on what鈥檚 involved in taking legal action and how much it will cost you.
Claims companies
Businesses known as claims companies can help you find a solicitor.
Most claims handlers are not solicitors, and so will not be able to represent you in court.
鈥楴o win, no fee鈥� deals
If you use a 鈥榥o win, no fee鈥� agreement, you will only have to pay the solicitor鈥檚 fee if you win the case.
You may still have to pay for some other costs, like:
- fees to pay for experts
- court fees
- travelling expenses
If you lose, you will also have to pay for:
- the other side鈥檚 legal costs
- other expenses and charges, such as fees for witnesses
The solicitor may charge a fee for winning the case.