Understanding No Win No Fee
What does no win no fee mean?
No win no fee agreements (or ‘conditional fee') agreements are used for personal injury claims, and mean that you only pay fees if your claim is successful.
If you're eligible for a no win no fee claim, a no-upfront-cost insurance policy is taken out before starting your claim. This is designed to protect you from costs and expenses like court fees, legal expenses and medical reports. If your claim doesn't succeed and you have stuck to the terms and conditions of your agreement, you won't have anything to pay as the insurance pays for itself as well as the other expenses.
Find out if you can make a no win no fee claim
If you've suffered an injury or illness that wasn't your fault, you may be wondering whether you can make a no win no fee personal injury compensation claim.
Our friendly, trained advisors are here to give you free, confidential advice and let you know whether you're eligible to make a no win no fee claim. Contact us on today and we'll give you the information you need to make an informed decision about your case.
There's never any pressure to make a claim - that's entirely your decision.
You could also try our online no win no fee claim checker. Answering just a few short questions can give you an idea of whether you can make a no win no fee claim.
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In just a few minutes you can find out if we think you have a no win no fee claim
How does no win no fee work?
How does no win no fee work?
Finding out if you can make a no win no fee claim with us is simple. The first step is to contact our expert advisors who can tell you whether you can make a personal injury claim on a no win no fee basis.
If you decide to go ahead, we'll connect you with a specialist personal injury solicitor. You won't have to make any upfront payments, nor will you have to pay anything if you lose.
At the start of the claim process, your solicitor will take out an After the Event insurance policy on your behalf, to cover the cost of making the claim. This means that if you lose, you've got nothing to pay.
In some limited circumstances, where your child has suffered a birth injury due to medical negligence, you may be able to access legal aid. Your personal injury solicitor will advise you, and our guide to legal aid can help you find out more.
How much will I pay if I win?
How much will I pay if I win?
A no win no fee agreement means that you only ever pay anything if your claim is a success. It's important to us that we're open and honest. We only partner with solicitors who will discuss costs with you upfront before you decide whether to pursue a claim.
Whilst we can't tell you the exact amount of compensation you might receive, our online compensation calculator will give you a rough idea of what you might get.
Benefits of No Win No Fee
Why should I make a no win no fee claim?
Why should I make a no win no fee claim?
Making a personal injury claim on a no win no fee basis is a risk-free way to get the compensation you need for an injury that wasn't your fault.
There's nothing to pay upfront - we don't believe in hidden charges.
It's important to us that everyone has the right to be represented if there's a case to answer. However, if you're not eligible to make a no win no fee compensation claim for any reason, we'll explain your options at the outset.
What can a no win no fee compensation claim cover?
What can a no win no fee compensation claim cover?
Compensation can be awarded for the immediate physical, emotional and financial impacts of an accident that's not your fault, as well as any future costs. Once your fees have been paid, the rest is yours to spend as you wish.
Types of No Win No Fee Claims
What can I make a no win no fee claim for?
What can I make a no win no fee claim for?
There are many situations where a no win no fee injury solicitor can help you get compensation for someone else's negligence. This might include medical negligence cases or accidents on the road or at work.
Claiming for an accident at work
An estimated 604,000 people suffered a non-fatal injury at work in 2023/24, according to Health and Safety Executive statistics.
No one should have to run the risk of being injured at work due to their employer's negligence. Your employer has a legal duty of care towards you and must make sure that you and your colleagues have a safe place to work.
If your employer has failed in their legal duty of care towards you and you've suffered an injury or illness as a result, we can help to make it right.
The thought of making a personal injury claim against your employer can be daunting, but you don't need to worry. Any compensation you receive should be paid by their insurer, not by them personally. Making a claim also won't affect your job or how you're treated by your employer either - this would be against the law.
Find out more about claiming for an accident at work.
Accidents on the road
Almost 28,000 people were seriously injured in road traffic accidents that were reported to the police in the UK in the year ending June 2025, according to government statistics. In some cases, these injuries are caused by another driver or poor road conditions.
If this sounds familiar, we could be able to help you make a no win no fee compensation claim. It doesn't matter if you claim as a driver, passenger, cyclist, or pedestrian.
For more information, look at our road accidents page which explains the different types of accidents we've helped people with.
If you were injured in a public place
Injuries in public places are very common, and often due to health and safety rules not being followed. If this sounds familiar, contact us today to find out if you're eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim.
Accidents in public places can be caused by all manner of things including cracked pavements, slippery floors and poorly lit areas. To make a claim, you need to prove that someone else is to blame. Our specialist personal injury solicitors can help. They'll talk through your circumstances with you and build your case so that you've got the best chance of getting the compensation you deserve.
Read more about injuries in a public place.
Suffering due to medical negligence?
Making a compensation claim for medical negligence is a civil matter, covered by no win no fee agreements in England and Wales.
If you've suffered because of clinical negligence or because the care you've received from a medical specialist hasn't been adequate, it's likely that we can help you make a no win no fee compensation claim.
Injuries caused by medical negligence can have both physical and emotional impacts, with the effects of your injuries having a lasting impact on you and your family.
If this sounds familiar, and you believe you've been injured due to medical negligence within the last three years (or only discovered the possible link within that time), contact our expert advisors. They'll give you free, confidential advice to help you determine whether you're eligible to make a personal injury compensation claim. If you are, and you want to go ahead, they'll connect you with a lawyer from our panel of solicitors to proceed with a no win no fee claim.
Special Circumstances
Can children make a claim?
Can children make a claim?
Children under the age of 18 cannot legally make a claim on their own, so an adult can act on their behalf. This means that claims for children are typically made by a parent acting as a ‘litigation friend'.
A litigation friend manages the claim process and makes legal decisions that are in the child's best interests. We can help you make a no win no fee claim on behalf of a child if they've been injured and someone else is to blame.
Any compensation you receive will be held in a trust until the child turns 18 - unless the money is needed sooner and the court agrees to release funds.
You can start the claim at any time before the child turns 18, and once they reach 18, they will have until their 21st birthday to pursue the claim themselves if it hasn't already been resolved. Until they are 18, we'll work closely with you to ensure your child's needs are fully represented, and that the process is clear and manageable.
If you're now an adult and you were injured in an accident when you were a child, our team can still help you at any time before your 21st birthday.
For free and impartial advice on what we can do to help if a child has suffered injury or illness due to someone else's negligence, please contact us on .
Claiming in Scotland
For people living in Scotland, the law is slightly different, and so is the claims process. This doesn't mean we can't help you. We have a network of Scottish solicitors who deal with all types of injury claims, and you'll still be able to make your claim on a no win no fee basis.
Just like the laws in the rest of the UK, the amount of compensation you receive will depend on your injury and how it has affected your life.
Why Choose Us?
Why make a no win no fee claim with us?
Why make a no win no fee claim with us?
If you've suffered an injury or illness that wasn't your fault, you might have grounds to make a claim. That's where we can help. With over years_since years' experience of helping people with claims just like yours, we're well placed to get you the compensation that you deserve.
From road traffic accidents to medical negligence, we have expertise across all areas of personal injury. Our depth of knowledge means we're expertly placed to advise on and support you with your no win no fee claim, guiding you every step of the way.
If you're looking for reasons why we're a safe bet to help you, look no further:
- We've established a strong network of specialist lawyers located throughout the UK.
- All our partner solicitor firms in England and Wales are registered with the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which oversees how personal injury solicitors operate. All our Scottish partner firms are governed by the Law Society of Scotland.
- We'll take the stress out of locating the right solicitor to take on your case.
- We're founding members of the Ethical Marketing Charter, which aims to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards in the personal injury claims sector.
- We're rated ‘Excellent' by more than 26,000 independent Trustpilot reviews.
- We only ever contact people who contact us first - you'll never receive a cold call.
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