Back Injury Compensation Claims Solicitors

What is a no win no fee back injury claim?

No win no fee is also called a Conditional Fee Agreement. It acts as a contract between you and your back injury lawyer. More importantly, however, it means you won't pay a thing if you lose.

The point of a no win no fee claim is to help people who couldn't otherwise take the financial risk of funding a compensation claim themselves. So, you'll only pay us if you win. And your lawyer will make sure all your legal costs are covered.

Can I make a back injury claim?

You could be eligible to claim compensation if you suffered a back injury in the last three years - and it was caused by someone else. No matter your personal or financial situation, our panel of solicitors can help by taking your case on a risk-free, no win no fee basis.

The first step is for us to give you a fast assessment of your claim. If your back injury solicitor is happy to take it on, it's a good sign they're confident of success. 

You won't pay anything upfront - and then only if you're successful. At that point, we take our pre-agreed payment from your compensation.

If a loved one suffers an injury and can't make a claim themselves, you may also make a back injury claim on their behalf.

How do I start my claim?

It's easy to start your claim. Here's what to do:

• Call 0800 587 0344 and talk to one of our advisors about what happened in your own words. We're open seven days a week until late and we'll make a quick assessment of your claim.
• Get us to call you back at no charge by filling out our form with a few basic pieces of information - such as your name and number.
• Use our compensation calculator to get a genuine valuation of how much your back injury claim could be worth. You may even be able to start your case entirely online.

How does a back injury claim work?

Our aim is to make the claims process as simple as it can be for you. In most cases, this is what you can expect:

1. You'll tell your back injury solicitor what happened and how it's affecting you. You may need to provide evidence to help your case - such as photographs, medical records or any witnesses.
2. Your solicitor will then inform the other party that you intend to make a claim.
3. If the other party accepts blame for what happened, your lawyer should be able to settle your case quickly. If they don't, we'll start negotiations on your behalf.
4. If you win, you'll get your compensation. Your solicitor will also take a pre-agreed share of that figure as their payment. If you lose, however, there's nothing to pay.

Can I make a claim online?

Yes, you can. 

You might find that some companies use their calculator purely as a way for you to get in touch with them. At ClaimsPeople, however, you can use our tool for a genuine estimate of what your back injury claim could be worth - and to start your claim online if you're eligible.

How long does a back injury claim take?

You'll be told straight away if you have a case. If you do, you can depend on your back injury lawyer to offer end-to-end support. We take care of the legal matters so you don't have to.

Each case is different, so it's hard to say how long your claim could take. It can depend on a range of factors - such as the amount of evidence that's needed, or whether the other party accepts fault for causing your injury.

What is the average payout for a back injury claim?

Back injury compensation claim amounts are unique to the person involved. So, we're not able to give you a straightforward answer to this question. 

But we do use the 15th edition of the Judicial College Guidelines when we're assessing potential settlement figures. And these also help to make our calculator tool more accurate.

How much will I pay my back injury solicitor?

If you win your case, it may be that the other person or party has to contribute towards your legal fees. Your solicitor then takes a pre-agreed amount from your total settlement to cover the rest - such as any success fee or the cost of any no win no fee insurance taken out.

It's important to remember that any amount we take from your compensation is agreed with you at the start. And this will all be made clear by your solicitor at the time. That way, you'll have no unwelcome surprises once your claim is settled.

Should I get no win no fee insurance?

No win no fee - or After the Event (ATE) - insurance is recommended when you start a back injury claim. It helps to take away the risk by covering all the legal fees involved. So, even if your claim is unsuccessful, your insurance means you won't have to pay.

This is something we can organise for you at the start. There's no premium to pay - the price is included in our overall cap on charges. And that means it'll come out of your compensation.

Do I have to go to court?

It's rare for back injury claims to end up in front of a judge. If the other party refuses to accept blame, however, your case may need to go to court. If this does happen, there isn't anything to worry about. Your solicitor will do all the legal legwork and let you know exactly what to expect.

I lost my claim - what happens next?

Nothing. We take most cases on a no win no fee basis, so you won't have to pay anything if you lose your back injury claim.