We have everything you will need to start a no win no fee claim with our solicitors across Berkshire
Looking to start a no-win no-fee claim with a solicitor in Berkshire? We have everything you need to know to get started with your no win no fee claim via a specialist no win no fee solicitor in or around the Berkshire area including Reading, Slough, Windsor, Wokingham, Twyford, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Newbury, Bracknell and Sandhurst.
If you have been thinking about taking your injury claim to a no win no fee solicitor in Berkshire but are unsure of how to get started, or you don’t understand the process of making a any win no fee claim we’ve answered all your questions in our no win no fee guide to making a claim in Berkshire.
- Where in Berkshire can I find a no-win no-fee solicitor?
- What is a no win no fee claim and who are they for?
- What is the process for starting a no-win no-fee claim with a Berkshire solicitor?
- How will my Berkshire no win no fee solicitor determine whether my case will be successful?
- Types of claims you could make?
- What is the timeframe for a claim in Berkshire?
- My no win no fee claim was a success, what happens now?
- My no win no fee claim was unsuccessful, what happens now?
- Why opt for a no win no fee solicitor in Berkshire?
- Call our no win no fee solicitors in Berkshire for free advice
- If I win my claim what are the costs for my solicitor in Berkshire?
- Additional resources
Get started with your claim with a no-win no fee specialist solicitor in Berkshire
Where in Berkshire can I find a no-win no-fee solicitor?
We have several solicitors who specialise in no win no fee claims across Berkshire including:
- Reading
- Slough
- Windsor
- Wokingham
- Twyford
- Thatcham
- Maidenhead
- Newbury
- Bracknell
- Sandhurst
What is a no-win no-fee claim and who are they for?
A no win no fee claim is a conditional fee agreement made between a claimant and a solicitor typically used in personal injury claims such as workplace accident claims or road accident claims. The agreement means you will only pay your solicitors fee if your claim is successful. A no win no fee claim could be applied if you have suffered an accident at work, on the road, or in a public place that wasn’t your fault, of you have been the victim of a medical mistake, data breach or have suffered long term ill health due to the action or inaction of another person. If you think you have a claim you could be entitled to compensation, give one of our no win no fee solicitors in Berkshire a call for free today to chat about your claim.
What is the process for starting a no-win no-fee claim in Berkshire?
First, you will contact a no-win no-fee solicitor or specialist based in the Berkshire area. Once contacted your solicitor will ask you to provide details of your accident and resulting injury and they will help build a case for your claim. Once your case is built and your solicitor believes there is a good chance of winning they will offer to represent you.
How will my Berkshire no win no fee solicitor determine whether my case will be successful?
Your solicitor will weigh up the evidence you provide as well as whether there is proof of negligence on the defendant’s part which then resulted in your injury and to what extent. Negligence is determined to have occurred when an individual has an accident and suffers an injury that has impacted their life negatively or had a long-lasting negative effect because of someone with a duty of care to the claimant. If you require further resources to help you build your claim there are contact details and website addresses available at the bottom of this page where you can source all of the information you need to start your no win no fee claim with one of our Berkshire solicitors today.
Types of no win no fee claims you could make
There are several types of no win no fee claims our solicitors in Berkshire can help make such as:
- No win no fee serious injury claims
- No win no fee medical negligence claims
- No win no fee road traffic accident claims
- No win no fee accident at work claims
- No win no fee Industrial diseases
- No win no fee accidents or illness abroad claims
- No win no fee asbestos-related disease claims
- No win no fee accident in a public place claims
- No win no fee personal data breach claims
What is a serious injury claim?
A serious injury claim means you have sustained an injury that has a long-lasting, negative impact that may also have resulted in chronic pain and discomfort and may have had an influence on your working life and potentially limited your future at work. A serious injury claim could also be something that caused you to be under medical supervision for a duration of time that could also be argued to be life-limiting.
Serious injury could include but is not limited to, spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations and orthopaedic injuries such as to ligaments, joints, bones and muscles. Serious injury recoveries are typically slow and can also extend to blindness, sensory loss, severe post-traumatic stress disorder, severe burns and scaling, internal injuries and excessive scarring. Most serious injuries are a result of road traffic accidents, accidents in public places and accidents at work.
If you have suffered a serious injury and it wasn’t your fault then call our no win no fee Berkshire solicitors to discuss your injuries and find out whether you could be entitled to compensation.
What is a medical negligence claim?
A medical negligence claim means you have sustained harm or injury in the care of a medical professional and there has been a failure in their duty of care. This can happen in several ways such as surgical mistakes that have resulted in further pain, a long-term negative impact for example on your quality of life or ability to work, incorrect treatment or misdiagnosis of your condition.
To make a claim of medical negligence on a no win no fee basis your claim must be made within three years of receiving negligent care or treatment. Exceptions to this rule include children under the age of 18 in which case medical negligence claims can be made at any time, and for those who are mentally impaired in which case, there is no time limit to making a claim.
What is a road traffic accident claim?
Our Berkshire solicitors are well-trained in no win no fee road traffic accident claims. Claims of this type include those involving road accidents, these claims can be made through sustaining an injury on the road as a result of another driver speeding, driving recklessly or dangerously, driving while distracted, driving while tired or under the influence.
Compensation size will vary depending on the severity of your accident and the impact your injuries have had on your life for example whether the injury has had an impact on your quality of life; if it causes you daily or chronic pain; if it has limited your ability to work or earn a living and whether you will require ongoing treatment or rehabilitation.
What is an accident at work claim?
Accidents at work occur when an employer or health and safety executive with a duty of care to employees fails to act accordingly and it results in your injury. Claims of this type can be as a result of a slip or fall in the workplace, an object falling onto you in the workplace that has resulted in injury, an injury that could have been avoided with action from your employer or an injury that has occurred due to a negligent employee. A workplace injury that has had a long-term impact on your health and well-being, quality of life or ability to continue working would have a good basis for making a no-win no fee claim via a solicitor.
What is an industrial disease claim?
Industrial disease no-win no-fee claims cover incidents where someone, most likely an employer, has put you the employee at risk of contracting a disease specific to your industry by failing to provide an adequate level of care, PPE, or through failure to take appropriate measures to minimise risk. Industrial diseases such as respiratory problems such as asthma are very common, as are repetitive strain injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome and chemical poisoning diseases that can cause medical conditions like dermatitis. The list of industrial diseases will vary depending on the industry and this is by no means exhaustive and are just some examples of the sort of claims you may wish to file with a no-win no-fee solicitor against your employer.
What is an accident or illness abroad claim?
One of the broadest claim types no win no fee solicitors deal with are accidents or illnesses abroad as these sorts of claims can cover a range of scenarios and circumstances. For example road traffic accidents abroad, serious injuries abroad, negligent activity, criminal assaults and food poisoning. Compensation on these claims will vary depending on your injuries and their long-term implications on your health and quality of life after returning home.
What is an asbestos-related claim?
An asbestos-related claim happens when you have been exposed to asbestos and contracted an asbestos-related disease as a result of the industry you work in or have worked in. Individuals who have worked in industries such as construction, plumbing, and shipbuilding or have worked in a building where asbestos has been present such as in a school or hospital or have suffered secondary or environmental exposure are most likely to have contracted an asbestos-related disease such as lung cancer or asbestosis.
What is an accident in a public place claim?
Accidents in public places can include communal spaces such as parks, car parks, and pavements and spaces open to the public such as supermarkets, shops and restaurants. The most common no win no fee claim, in this case, would be slips, trips and falls because of failure to care for or maintain the area such as a cracked pavement or potholes on a pedestrian crossing, slipping on an ungritted pavement, falling on a wet floor or being knocked over by trolleys in a supermarket. The negligence and duty of care failure in cases of accidents in public places can lie with many individuals and businesses such as the local council, property owners and employees.
What is a personal data breach claim?
A breach in personal data will have occurred when a company or individual with permission to hold your data, for example, a shop that collected your name and contact information for receiving a receipt or newsletter, willingly or accidentally shares your information with a third party or wider source. This is a security incident and is unlawful in the handling of personal information. If a company or individual loses your data or shares it more widely without your consent you may be entitled to file a no-win no fee claim with a solicitor.
What is the timeframe for my claim in Berkshire?
As each claim is different so too is the length of time each claim can take and depends on a range of factors and circumstances relating to the nature of your claim. The severity of your injury or illness is one factor, the communication efforts of the defendant and their claims, whether they admit, deny or dispute liability will also have an impact on the timeframe of your claim. Your no win no fee Berkshire solicitor will be able to give you an estimated timeframe for your claim once you enlist their services considering each of these factors. Typically speaking the greater the claim, the longer it can take.
My claim was a success, what happens now?
Congratulations, if your claim was a success then the money owed will typically come from the person or company responsible for your accident or injury and in most cases fees owed to your solicitor will be recovered from their insurance company. Additional costs relating to your claim such as the solicitor ‘success fee’ will be a percentage of your compensation received, the standard rate is 25%. Your no win no fee solicitor in Berkshire will be able to advise on fee rates during your free consultation call about your claim.
My claim was unsuccessful, what happens now?
Luckily in the case of no win, no fee claims you will not have to pay your solicitors fees as these will be covered by the insurance policy taken out at the beginning of your claim. If the claim has had a significant financial impact on the defendant, then you may be liable to pay their solicitors’ fees or their associated costs for example the cost of obtaining reports. At the beginning of your claim your Berkshire solicitor will likely advise taking out an insurance policy that would cover costs should your claim be unsuccessful.
Why opt for a no-win no fee solicitor in Berkshire?
There are many reasons to opt for a no win no fee solicitor in handling your personal accident or injury claim such as:
- No financial obligation
As there are no costs to pay upfront a no-win no fee claim allows you to move forward with your claim without financial stakes or implications. These sorts of claims are great in ensuring individuals without adequate funding are still able to access legal representation for their claims. - No payment plan required
If you opt for the traditional route with a solicitor there can be many hidden costs that need to be paid on an ongoing basis but with a no-win no fee solicitor there are no fees to pay until your claim has been deemed a success.
- No fees to your solicitor if your claim is unsuccessful
Call our Berkshire no win no fee solicitors for free advice
After reading our no win no fee claims guide do you think your accident or injury could entitle you to compensation? Give our no win no fee solicitors in Berkshire a call to discuss your individual claim and find out whether you are entitled to compensation. Calls to our no win no fee solicitors are completely free and there are no upfront costs to discussing your claim.
If I win my claim what are the costs?
Your Berkshire solicitor fees will be recovered from the defendant’s side, usually, via an insurance policy, their solicitor would have advised them to take out at the beginning of the claim process. As part of the no win no fee agreement, there is what you call a success fee that is payable to your solicitor following a successful claim, typically this is 25% of your compensation but your no win no fee Berkshire solicitor will be able to advise you further.
Get started with your claim with a no-win no fee specialist solicitor in Berkshire
If after reading our guide on no win no fee claims you feel you could be entitled to compensation, then get started with your claim by contacting one of our no win no fee specialist solicitors in Berkshire and claim the compensation you deserve.
Additional resources to help you start your no win no fee claim in Berkshire:
Before you start your no win no fee claim your solicitor may ask you to source some information relating to your claim. Below are a list of websites and resources that you could be asked to reach out to relating to your claim:
Berkshire Hospital
Berkshire Police
Berkshire GP
http://www.theberkshiremedicalpractice.com
Advice for clients in Berkshire
Help with support of living
https://westberks.gov.uk/cost-of-livingBerkshire AgeUK Free Support
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/berkshire/
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