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No Win No Fee Medical Negligence Solicitors
Most interactions with medical professionals pass without incident. Yet there are occasions where mistakes are made, sometimes with serious consequences. When healthcare professionals fail in their duty of care, they may have been medically negligent and you could claim compensation.
If you think you might have grounds for a medical negligence claim (also known as a clinical negligence claim), arrange a no-obligation conversation with one of our trusted solicitors. We operate on a No Win No Fee basis for the majority of claims, so you’re not burdened with upfront payments and generally only pay legal fees if you’re successful.
At Been Let Down, our highly accredited solicitors have nearly 20 years of experience in UK No Win No Fee medical negligence claims, supporting clients across England and Wales. We’ve received fantastic feedback from hundreds of people who’ve trusted us with their claims.
No one should have to suffer financial hardship as a result of a medical error. Our No Win No Fee solicitors will work with you to find out what happened and why. They can help you make a claim that gives you the best chance of fair compensation.
What is a No Win No Fee medical negligence claim?
The cost of hiring a solicitor can delay your decision to claim compensation, particularly if you’re undergoing treatment and facing a loss of income. However, we offer a No Win No Fee service, also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), to remove this obstacle.
Pursuing your case via a No Win No Fee agreement means your solicitors generally won’t charge you a penny if you’re unsuccessful. The only exceptions are if your claim is deemed fraudulent or if you fail to comply with our reasonable requests during the process.
Should we win your claim, a success fee will be taken from the awarded funds. We’ll agree on the percentage with you beforehand, so there’s no chance of nasty surprises. We limit our success fee to a maximum of 25% of certain elements of your compensation. If your claim is successful, then you will be awarded compensation for 1) Your pain, suffering and loss of amenity (called general damages), 2) Any past financial losses you have suffered (such as loss of earnings) and 3) Any future financial losses that you are likely to suffer (such as future treatment costs). The success fee is deducted from your general damages and past financial losses only.
After the Event Insurance Cover
The No Win No Fee Agreement covers our costs. We take out After the Event (ATE) insurance, if necessary, to finance any essential external costs and fees, such as obtaining medical evidence/reports.
As your No Win No Fee solicitors, we’ll arrange the ATE insurance for you. Unlike traditional insurance, you don’t have to pay a premium upfront. The ATE insurance works in a very similar way to the No Win No Fee Agreement. If your claim is unsuccessful (and provided you comply with the Insurer’s terms), then you will not pay anything, and the Insurer will pay the external costs and fees for you. If you are successful if your claim, then the Insurer may take a small proportion of your compensation to cover their policy. The ATE insurance acts as a safety net, to give you added peace of mind.
In a very small number of cases, a claimant may be liable for a defendant’s costs if the claim is unsuccessful. This usually arises when the claimant fails to beat an offer and could include things like barrister’s fees, court fees or medical reports to name a few.
Remember that you can have an initial complimentary chat with a Been Let Down solicitor to discuss the likelihood of your No Win No Fee claim being successful – and the potential costs if it is lost. We’re here to bring clarity to the process every step of the way.
Making a No Win No Fee medical negligence claim
Dealing with the results of medical negligence can be difficult for you and your loved ones, especially if these errors will have a long-term or even lifelong impact on your health. Working with our No Win No Fee lawyers to claim compensation can’t fix previous mistakes but it can help by:
- Covering the costs of essential care from established providers
- Reducing money worries relating to a resultant loss of income
- Helping you get closer to achieving a sense of closure
- Highlighting issues that could safeguard others against negligent behaviours
Understanding whether you have a valid case for compensation is hard, and you may fear failure. Take advantage of our legal expertise and let us guide you in the right direction.
Alternatives to No Win No Fee claims
Most UK medical compensation claims are funded using a No Win No Fee agreement. However, there are alternatives:
- Legal aid – withdrawn for most types of medical negligence claims in 2013, legal aid may still be available if the claim is for an infant suffering a neurological injury during pregnancy, birth or in the eight-week post-natal period. Legal aid would fund the claim and then you may have to pay back some fees upon completion via a statutory charge.
- Your insurance – you may already have Before the Event (BTE) cover as part of your existing insurance policy. This could cover your costs and your opponent’s legal costs if you’re not successful with your claim. There would generally be no deduction for success fees.
Our expertise in No Win No Fee claims
Carla Duprey Solicitor in our Medical Negligence Team says;
“With a No Win No Fee claim, clients can seek justice without upfront costs. This is important in medical negligence cases, where the legal process can be lengthy and complex, as it ensures everyone can request fair compensation, regardless of their circumstances. We handle the complexities so clients can focus on their recovery while we work to secure the best possible outcome.”
No Win No Fee FAQs
The process starts with an initial phone call to verify if your No Win No Fee claim is valid. If we’re happy to take your case and you wish to go ahead, this is what can happen:
- Your solicitor will request your medical records. You should be able to provide details of the negligence and its impact on your health.
- Using this evidence and a testimony given by you, they’ll write a statement for your case which you’ll need to check and sign. This will be sent to independent medical experts.
- Following a thorough investigation of your case, your solicitor will send a formal letter to the medical professional or organisation you’re claiming against. This letter will detail the situation including their negligent behaviour. They must review and reply within four months of receipt.
- If the defendant admits liability, we will directly arrange your financial compensation. In cases where the claim is disputed, we’ll continue pursuing compensation until, if necessary, your case is considered in Court.
Each claim is unique so there’s no set amount of compensation. With all No Win No Fee medical negligence cases, our solicitors will establish and negotiate an appropriate amount for your situation. We follow current Judicial College Guidelines to ensure we’re claiming appropriate amounts.
Factors affecting how much you could receive include:
- How the negligence has impacted you and those close to you
- Any financial consequences of being unable to work
- How severe your condition is
- Required future treatment or care
Should we secure your compensation, your No Win No Fee lawyer will take a pre-agreed success fee of up to 25%. This is to cover our expenses, time and expertise. You can be assured that your remaining funds will be fair compensation for your requirements.
Whether mistakes were made at a private hospital or by an NHS professional, you can make a No Win No Fee claim for medical negligence in the UK. NHS claims follow a different process which your solicitor will explain to you.
If you’re concerned that claiming against the NHS takes funds away from vital health services, be assured, this isn’t the case. The organisation has a separate budget for awarding fair compensation in cases of clinical negligence and is managed by NHS Resolution.
Your solicitor is responsible for ensuring you understand the wording of your No Win No Fee contract which you’ll be asked to sign to begin your claim. From the start, we go the extra mile to ensure you’re aware of all the terms and conditions, and we will answer any questions you may have at that stage and throughout the process.
The funding options will be discussed with you over the phone or in-person to ensure you are comfortable and understand any financial risks that come with bringing a medical negligence claim.
As we are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, we will also provide you with a Client Care letter that clearly explains our structure and procedures.
Why use Been Let Down No Win No Fee solicitors?
We understand the financial and mental relief that fair compensation for clinical negligence can bring, and the benefits of being able to seek this without the burden of upfront costs and fees. Here’s why you should trust our solicitors with your No Win No Fee claim:
- We’re accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and are committed to meeting and exceeding its high standards.
- Our solicitors are members of highly regarded professional organisations such as the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers, The Law Society and Liverpool Law Society.
- We’ve been a successful independent law firm for over 15 years and have vast experience in handling and winning No Win No Fee claims.
- We’ve received hundreds of positive client reviews for our legal services.
- Our solicitors have an extremely high success rate for No Win No Fee claims and will provide clear, honest advice on whether you have good grounds to seek compensation.
Contact our No Win No Fee solicitors today
Medical errors can have serious consequences for your health and the lives of your loved ones. We’re here to help whether you’re confident in your claim or need initial guidance and support.
Contact our solicitors today to discuss the possibility of making a No Win No Fee claim, and we’ll advise you from there. You can call us free on 0800 234 3234 or request a callback at a time when you’re available to chat.
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Neil is a qualified Solicitor and Head of the Bolton Clinical Negligence Department at Been Let Down.
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