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Understanding the No Win No Fee System
While the no win no fee system was put in place to provide individuals with guaranteed representation in personal injury claim cases where compensation is required, there are some aspects of the system which are considered ‘down sides’. For example, many consumers are subjected to high pressure sales tactics similar to those employed by telemarketers, often times performed by unqualified intermediaries who use fancy language to skim past the fine print. It is vitally important to make sure that your no win no fee solicitor is a professional, not a fake, or you could find yourself owing fees that should otherwise have been covered by the system.
One of the most important things to look for when discussing terms with a no win no fee solicitor is any type of conditional fee agreement. Many consumers are misled by unqualified individuals into thinking the system is genuinely 100% free, only to find out on the other side that there were hidden fees attached. In addition, these conditional fee agreements can also create a system where lawyers refuse to take on small claims, despite the severity of the injury and personal significance to the client, causing a flaw in the system where certain individuals are denied access to justice.
Currently there is no system in place for regulating conditional fee agreements, so pay close attention to the paperwork when you are discussing terms with your no win no fee lawyer to make sure that you are getting a 100% free service as the law intends.
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