General Legal Disputes & Claims
Perusing or defending a legal claim can be an expensive exercise. There are however a number of ways to minimise the financial risk.
‘No Win No Fee’ May Be Available
Although many people do not realise it, No Win No Fee Agreements are not restricted to personal injury claims and can be used in almost all types of dispute. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO DEFEND CASES. In the past, we have had clients who have been ineligible for Legal Aid but who have been very worried about the cost of bringing legal proceedings. In appropriate cases, we have been able to deal with the claim under a No Win No Fee Agreement. This removes much of the risk and worry.
Even if your case isn’t suitable for a ‘no win no fee’ fee agreement, in some circumstances you may be able to insure against the risk of losing your case and having to pay the other sides legal costs. With many policies the insurance premium is only payable if you win and in most cases is then recoverable from the other side as part of the costs of the case. This can go a long way to removing the financial risks of taking someone to court.
Don’t forget legal expenses insurance!
Many household insurance policies, some credit cards and some car insurance policies include legal expenses insurance cover. However many policies try and restrict your ability to use your own solicitor and insist on you using a solicitor they appoint. This can mean using a solicitor at the other end of the country you have never heard of and never meet. In some circumstances you have the right to insist on your own solicitor irrespective of what the policy says.
If you are involved in a legal dispute or claim and think you might be covered or want us to check please contact us and we will happily advise you if it does and the best way to proceed free of charge and without obligation.
