VW Emissions - should I sign up or wait?

lg13mza

AdrianC said:

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

There is no guarantee they will win. If they do not, then those signed up to the legal claim will be liable for costs.

Not true.  The official claim is no win no fee.

And if VW win and have costs awarded...?

Google it.  Too much opinion and miss-information on this subject on this forum.  

AdrianC

You mean "too much information that doesn't fit my preferences, preconceptions, and vested interests".

facade

AdrianC said:

And if VW win and have costs awarded...?

All solicitors are Philanthropists.  Well known fact

Dr_Crypto

AdrianC said:

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

There is no guarantee they will win. If they do not, then those signed up to the legal claim will be liable for costs.

Not true.  The official claim is no win no fee.

And if VW win and have costs awarded...?

If it’s the official claim then the claimants still don’t have to pay. Presumably the lawyers have insurance or it is being covered by litigation funders. 

facade

Dr_Crypto said:

If it’s the official claim then the claimants still don’t have to pay. Presumably the lawyers have insurance or it is being covered by litigation funders. 

I doubt if it is insurance. Imagine the premium- the risk is approaching 100%

RichardD1970

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

There is no guarantee they will win. If they do not, then those signed up to the legal claim will be liable for costs.

Not true.  The official claim is no win no fee.

And if VW win and have costs awarded...?

Google it.  Too much opinion and miss-information on this subject on this forum.  

The "no win, no fee" covers your solicitors fees.

Costs awarded to the other side?

If you lose a no win, no fee claim, you won’t have to pay your solicitor anything. However, the opposing side does have the right to claim all their legal expenses and court costs from you. This means that if your claim for compensation is unsuccessful, not only will you not get any money but you could also be landed with an expensive legal bill.

https://www.claims4free.co.uk/common-questions/no-win-no-fee/what-happens-if-i-lose/

Some no win, no fee agreements only cover the solicitor's legal fees. Costs that might not be covered include medical expert fees, Barrister's fees or the costs of the other side's solicitors as they defend the claim. These costs can run into thousands of pounds.

https://www.quittance.co.uk/personal-injury/no-win-no-fee-claims-solicitors/no-win-no-fee-claims-is-there-a-catch

That's just the first two sites I found when searching for "no win no fee court costs".

lg13mza

AdrianC said:

You mean "too much information that doesn't fit my preferences, preconceptions, and vested interests".

Let me guess, you don't see the irony in saying that.

AdrianC

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

You mean "too much information that doesn't fit my preferences, preconceptions, and vested interests".

Let me guess, you don't see the irony in saying that.

Not a bit of it, because
a. I don't have a VW or Merc diesel and never have. 
b. Even if I had, I wouldn't be signing up to this because I understand the reality of the issues, and how it simply doesn't apply to the UK.
c. Even if I had and didn't, I wouldn't have any losses to claim for.

NottinghamKnight

facade said:

AdrianC said:

And if VW win and have costs awarded...?

All solicitors are Philanthropists.  Well known fact

Or is that all Philanthropists are solicitors? Just imagine paying for the 'advice' we see posted on here!

lg13mza

AdrianC said:

lg13mza said:

AdrianC said:

You mean "too much information that doesn't fit my preferences, preconceptions, and vested interests".

Let me guess, you don't see the irony in saying that.

Not a bit of it, because
a. I don't have a VW or Merc diesel and never have. 
b. Even if I had, I wouldn't be signing up to this because I understand the reality of the issues, and how it simply doesn't apply to the UK.
c. Even if I had and didn't, I wouldn't have any losses to claim for.

As I said, u miss the point. 'too much information that doesn't fit my preferences, preconceptions, and vested interests" should have been pointed to yourself.  Spouting miss information to try and justify their distorted opinion of what 'should' be happening.

I remembered why I started avoiding this board.  Too many people in here who have no interest in helping others and just have an axe to grind.  I'll leave you to put the world to rights.  I'm sure you will feel better about yourself.