Entering into a legal dispute is an expensive business. Fortunately, there have historically been other options for people who lack the funds to pay for these cases to still have get access, particularly in the form of Legal Aid. At the start of the decade the system was adjusted, so personal injury and medical negligence claims shifted to a no-win, no fee system. This means that, if the client does not win their case, they are not required to pay the solicitor for it. Many companies offer a no win no fee guide for medical negligence, answering common questions and providing assistance. Some benefits are clear, so, here are 5 IDEAL advantages to no-win, no-fee.
WIDER ACCESS
One of the most important advantages to the no win no fee claim system for personal injury and medical negligence is that access is broad and available to all. Injuries and accidents can happen to anyone, regardless of their financial state. It makes sense, therefore, that the possible protections and assistance in getting compensation are also available to all, regardless of their financial status. Now, anyone who has been injured can seek help.
QUICKER PROCESS
In a no win no fee medical negligence system, the case can usually be settled more swiftly than it might otherwise be. With the three-year limit, it can be very helpful for the injured party to not have to wait until they have saved up enough money to pay their legal fees. Their solicitors can begin the process of preparing their case right away, and it is also likely that there will be few times that the case needs to be paused once it has begun. The no win no fee process also means that, with a strong and invested firm behind each claim, other organisations are more likely to agree to settling out of the courtroom.
LESS STRESS
Injuries and the associated change in lifestyle can be stressful. The no win no fee system takes the added stress of money out of the equation, since if the solicitor loses, the client will not have to pay for anything. This is written down in an agreement called the CFA, or the Conditional Fee Agreement, which can also include the information about a possible settlement.
IS IT VALID?
The no win no fee system means that solicitors are not going to take a case that they think they cannot win. As a result, a certain candicy with potential clients exists about whether or not they feel that a case can be won. If there are significant gaps in the timeline or the injuries do not seem to be a result of the negligence experienced by the patient, this information will be provided to the client before any money is spent.
INCENTIVE
Of course, most solicitors work hard for every client, but in a no win no fee situation, the solicitors are only being paid if they win the case. This means that they have an even stronger incentive to win.
