No win no fee solicitors

Avaschofield

Hi, I would appreciate any advice on what to do next,
I have a no win no fee case for a slip and fall at work, my old workplace admits liability, there first offer was low and they won't increase it. It's now at the stage of going to court next week and there are going to be extra costs which maybe will come off the amount of what the court decides. Would I be best to take £3500 or go to court for more as I don't want to lose out if charges are applied if I win???

Ayr_Rage

If your username is actually your real name I'd change it as soon as possible as you never know who might be reading this.

DE_612183

what amount are you asking for at court?
what is the break down of what you are asking for?
what % of fee will be paid if you go to court and win?
do you pay anything to the solicitors if you just take the cash offer?

LightFlare

For me it would depend on the level of injury and any future impact on me as a result of the incident.

CliveOfIndia

As above, what is the amount you're seeking?  And is that sum justifiable - does it represent loss of earnings, medical treatment, transportation costs if, for example, you're unable to drive as a result of the accident and had to use taxis ?

powerful_Rogue

Avaschofield said:

Hi, I would appreciate any advice on what to do next,
I have a no win no fee case for a slip and fall at work, my old workplace admits liability, there first offer was low and they won't increase it. It's now at the stage of going to court next week and there are going to be extra costs which maybe will come off the amount of what the court decides. Would I be best to take £3500 or go to court for more as I don't want to lose out if charges are applied if I win???

What do they advise as they have all the facts.

Ergates

I would suggest that:

a) As above - change your username if it's your actual name.  asap.

b)  This is well beyond the scope of capability of the users of this board.  You're essentially asking for legal advice from a group of people who have zero details or context and mostly aren't lawyers.

Pollycat

Avaschofield said:

Hi, I would appreciate any advice on what to do next,
I have a no win no fee case for a slip and fall at work, my old workplace admits liability, there first offer was low and they won't increase it. It's now at the stage of going to court next week and there are going to be extra costs which maybe will come off the amount of what the court decides. Would I be best to take £3500 or go to court for more as I don't want to lose out if charges are applied if I win???

You need to read the agreement/contract you signed with your choice of 'no win, no fee' company to see what they will take off any amount that you may be awarded.

Is the £3500 the offer from your company?
Are you considering accepting it?
You need to read the agreement/contract you signed with your choice of 'no win, no fee' company to see what they will charge if you don't follow through with the case.

Ayr_Rage

Good point @Pollycat, the NWNF firm very likely have a clause whereby they get part of their fee if @Avaschofield settles directly with their old employer.

The vultures always want their pickings.

DullGreyGuy

Avaschofield said:

Hi, I would appreciate any advice on what to do next,
I have a no win no fee case for a slip and fall at work, my old workplace admits liability, there first offer was low and they won't increase it. It's now at the stage of going to court next week and there are going to be extra costs which maybe will come off the amount of what the court decides. Would I be best to take £3500 or go to court for more as I don't want to lose out if charges are applied if I win???

You are paying for lawyers and so you should be asking them. 

There is more than one type of agreement that comes under the banner of "no win, no fee" and how they operate precisely requires the proper name for the agreement to be given, even CFAs can be subdivided into different types like a discount rate CFA. 

Things change notably if either side has made a Part 36 offer, for example, but your sols will know if one has been made and would update their advice upon receipt of one. 

Court ultimately is a roll of the dice, civil law for a Fast Track case is decided by a single judge and they ultimately are human and can both make errors and have their own bias. 

Ergates

Ayr_Rage said:

Good point @Pollycat, the NWNF firm very likely have a clause whereby they get part of their fee if @Avaschofield settles directly with their old employer.

The vultures always want their pickings.

You can't really take on a no-win no-fee legal company then complain about vultures.   They've done the work to get it this far, why shouldn't they get paid?.