How much does no win no fee really cost?

in_my_wellies

TELLIT01 said:

Also be aware that if you sign up with one of these companies you generally can't then simply change your mind and walk away.  If you don't see it through you will be liable for all their costs.  Also confirm they don't have a minimum fee as I have read reports of people actually being out of pocket even when they win.  I don't know if those reports are accurate but should be checked.

This is true. 
When I worked in a school a parent took a case out against the school. After just two weeks he realised it would not go well for his child and he tried to stop the case. The no win no fee company billed him for £800 for 'work done so far'. The parent was on benefits and couldn't pay so the case rumbled on and on. Eventually he took out a loan to pay them to close the case