What is legal aid?
Legal aid is government funding that was introduced to help people get a fair hearing, without having to cover all the costs of legal representation. To be able to apply, there are certain legal aid criteria you need to meet. For example, you'll need to show that your problem is serious, and you can't afford to pay legal fees yourself.
In 2000, legal aid was made unavailable for personal injury claims. As an alternative method of funding these claims, the government extended no win no fee agreements to cover personal injury. So, if you've been injured in an accident that wasn't your fault and can't get legal aid, the solicitors and lawyers working within our team may be able to take your case on a no win no fee basis. Rest assured we have over years_since years' experience in dealing with personal injury claims and have the skills and expertise to help you get the outcome you deserve.
As part of our service, we're able to provide free and confidential advice over the phone when you contact us. Our personal injury advisors are on hand to answer any questions you might have about making a compensation claim. If you do want to make a claim, call us on .
If our advisors believe you have a compensation claim then, during the call, they'll let you know and ask your permission to transfer you to a specialist solicitor for a free consultation before you begin your no win no fee claim.
How does legal aid work?
So how does legal aid work, exactly? Usually, you'll need to speak to a firm of legal aid solicitors about your case. If they agree to take your case on, they'll apply for legal aid for you. Then, if you're eligible, the government will pay your legal aid solicitors directly for the work they do. If you win any money or property as part of your case, a statutory charge will be made on this which your lawyer will be able to talk you through.
This process may take some time - but you may be able to get emergency representation in certain situations. Remember, if you don't qualify for legal aid or you don't want to wait for the application process, you may be able to make a no win no fee compensation claim. Get in touch with our legal experts today on to see if you can make a claim.
What is the difference between no win no fee and legal aid?
Legal aid is a government-funded scheme designed to help people that can't afford legal costs to get access to a hearing. When you apply for legal aid, you must be able to prove that you can't cover the costs of legal representation and that your case is serious. This may involve giving evidence of your income, savings and property as well as evidence about your case, like certificates or letters. It's important to know that even if you meet the legal aid criteria, this may not cover all your legal costs, so you might have to pay some money back or pay certain costs upfront.
In comparison, a no win no fee agreement is between you and your lawyer. It can also be called a conditional fee agreement, and it came about when claiming legal aid became harder for certain types of cases. Essentially, no win no fee terms mean you can get legal help and support with claiming compensation, without worrying about paying expensive legal fees.
Unlike the legal aid eligibility criteria in the UK, you don't have to be in a certain financial situation to qualify for a no win no fee agreement. In fact, no win no fee is an option available to anybody looking to make a personal injury claim, with some minor exceptions. If you call us for advice about your personal injury, our team of legal experts can let you know if you can claim on a no win no fee basis.
How do I cover the cost of making a personal injury claim without legal aid?
How do I cover the cost of making a personal injury claim without legal aid?
If you've suffered an injury that wasn't your fault, we want to help make it right. While claiming legal aid for personal injury claims is unlikely, you may be able to bring your case on a no win no fee basis. This means you won't have to pay any legal fees if your case is unsuccessful, as long as you have the right legal protection insurance in place. Don't worry about that though, we can help sort the insurance policy for you.
If you win your case, you'll pay your lawyer a fixed percentage of your final compensation amount. This will be agreed with you right at the start, so you don't need to worry about any unexpected or upfront costs during the process.
There are some rare exceptions where you may not be able to use a no win no fee agreement. Your lawyer will let you know if this applies to you before they start work on your case, so you can decide if you'd like to go ahead or not. If you'd like more information on no win no fee vs legal aid, our personal injury claim team will be happy to talk things through. Give us a call on or request a callback.
Making a no win no fee personal injury claim with us
We're proud of the work we do to help people like you get the compensation they deserve after an accident that wasn't their fault. We understand that you're probably going through a very difficult time and had an extremely traumatic experience. That's why we want to make claiming compensation as simple and stress-free as possible so you can focus on your recovery.
Here's what to expect when you make your claim with us:
- We'll try to connect you with a solicitor that's a specialist in your type of claim
- We'll answer any questions you have about the claims process
- We'll work to the highest professional standards; we're registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority
- We'll uphold our customer charterso you have a hassle-free experience
When you contact us, you'll speak to one of our friendly, personal injury advisors. As it's unlikely you can get legal aid for your personal injury claim, they'll talk you through the no win no fee agreement and how it works. We have years_since years' experience, so you can be sure that you're in the most capable hands when you start your claim with us. We'll work hard to help you get the compensation you're entitled to.
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Where can I learn more about no win no fee?
If you'd like to learn more, please visit our no win no fee page where there's plenty of information about how it works. If you'd rather chat to us about it, we're only a phone call away. Give us a ring on or request a callback via our secure online form and we can let you know if you're eligible to make a no win no fee claim. Rest assured your phone call with us will be completely free and confidential, and there's absolutely no obligation to go ahead.