No Win No Fee Solicitors Devon – Free Guide How To Claim Compensation In The UK | Find Out How Much Your Claim Is Worth
Are you currently suffering as a result of a personal accident or injury in Devon that wasn’t your fault and are looking for a solicitor to represent you in a no-win no fee claim? Our informative guide has everything that you will need to start your no win no fee claim via one of our specialist solicitors in or near the Devon area including Plymouth, Exeter, Newton Abbot, Torquay, Paignton, Exmouth, Barnstable, Tiverton and Brixham.
Whether you’re suffering from an illness, long-term pain or health implications due to an accident abroad, in the workplace or suffering as a result of negligence by someone in a position of care or you’ve sustained an injury due to a trip, slip or fall in public we’re here to help you get started with your no win no fee claim and share everything you’ll need before contacting one of our Devon solicitors.
- Is a no win no fee claim right for my type of claim?
- Which areas of Devon do your solicitors cover?
- How can I get started with a no win no fee claim with a solicitor in Devon?
- What sort of information do I need to provide my no win no fee Devon solicitor?
- What sort of claims can be no win no fee claims?
- How long does a Devon no win no fee claim take?
- If my claim is successful, what happens then?
- If my claim is unsuccessful, what happens then?
- No win no fee solicitor in Devon compared to a traditional solicitor in Devon, what’s the difference?
- Give our no win no fee Devon solicitors a call
- What costs are there if my claim is a success?
- Additional resources for a no win no fee claim in Devon
Is a no win no fee claim right for my type of claim?
Claims can come as a result of a range of accidents and injuries that have had a long-term negative impact on your health, well-being and quality of life and can have occurred on the road, in the workplace, in a public space or abroad, if that sounds similar to what has happened to you we’d like to help you claim the compensation you deserve. If you’re struggling financially to afford the cost of a solicitor, good news a no-win no fee claim means there is nothing to pay upfront and you will only pay a small solicitors success fee if your claim is successful. We advise you to speak to one of our no win no fee solicitors in Devon to discuss your claim in detail to determine whether making a no win no fee claim is right for your particular injuries and circumstances.
Which areas of Devon do your solicitors cover?
Several of our no win no fee solicitors operate across the Devon area including:
- Plymouth
- Exeter
- Newton Abbot
- Torquay
- Paignton
- Exmouth
- Barnstable
- Tiverton
- Brixham
Give us a call and we can put you in touch with your nearest no win no fee solicitor in the Devon area even if your area is not listed we will have contacts for a solicitor near you to help with your no win no fee claim.
How can I get started with a no win no fee claim with a solicitor in Devon?
The first step is contacting one of our professional no win no fee solicitors in Devon who specialises in the sort of claim you are looking to make and discuss your case with them. Your solicitor will ask for the details surrounding your claim, providing details of your accident, injury and resulting impact to help build a case for you. Following this, your solicitor will evaluate your claim to determine whether they think you have a good chance of success and they may then offer to represent you on a no-win no fee basis. All calls to our no win no fee solicitors in Devon are completely free so get in touch today to find out whether you are entitled to compensation and start your claim today.
What sort of information do I need to provide my no win no fee Devon solicitor?
As much information as you can provide on your accident, injury and resulting impact whether that’s physical, mental or lifestyle based, for example, has your injury resulted in a limitation to your working life? Or has your accident given you stress and mental trauma as a result? Bring as much evidence as you can to your solicitor to help them build a strong case and you will have a greater chance of success. At the bottom of this no win no fee guide we have created a list of resources for the Devon area that will help you collate all of the information your solicitor requires before starting your no win no fee claim.
What sort of claims can be no-win no fee claims?
Our no win no fee solicitors in Devon can handle a range of claim types. No win no fee claims can cover a number of injuries and accidents and a range of environments such as:
- Serious Injury
- Medical Negligence
- Road traffic accidents
- Accidents at work
- Industrial diseases
- Asbestos-related diseases
- Accidents or illness abroad
- Accidents in public places
- Personal Data breach
These are the most common types of claims our no win no fee solicitors take however this is not an exhaustive list and your claim may still be eligible for a no-win no fee agreement, please contact one of our Devon solicitors for free to discuss your specific case.
Serious injury and how to make a claim
While a broad claim a serious injury claim can be made if you have sustained an injury as a result of an accident that wasn’t your fault that has a lasting negative impact on your life. Your injury could have resulted in chronic pain, and discomfort and could have had an impact on your lifestyle, work and future. Serious injury claims could also be made if your injury proves to be life-limiting or requires consistent medical supervision and intervention.
Most serious injuries occur as a result of a road accident, accident at work or in public places and can include injury to the brain, and spinal cord, have resulted in amputations, have an impact on ligaments, joints, bones and muscles, have resulted in sensory loss and blindness and have a lasting mental health impact. This is not an exhaustive list of injuries considered to be under the ‘serious injury’ category and we advise you to discuss your specific case with a solicitor to see if they feel you can make a no-win no fee claim of compensation.
Contact our no win no fee solicitors for free in Devon to get started with your serious injury claim.
Medical negligence and how to make a claim
While under the care of a hospital or medical professional they have a duty of care and responsibility to their patients and if there has been a failure in that duty of care you may be entitled to compensation, particularly if that failure has resulted in long-term negative implications, pain and suffering. Medical negligence can cover a range of topics including but not limited to misdiagnosis, mistakes in surgery, incorrect treatment and wrongful prescription of medication.
Medical negligence can have huge implications on a claimant’s life such as chronic pain, post-traumatic stress disorder, rehabilitation and ongoing medical treatment and for some claimants, medical negligence can have an impact on their quality of life and ability to work.
Contact our no win no fee solicitors for free in Devon to get started with your medical negligence claim.
Road traffic accidents and how to make a claim
Our Devon solicitors are well versed in road traffic accident no win no fee claims and they are unfortunately one of the most common claim types in the legal and insurance industry. Road traffic accidents are defined as accidents that cause a negative physical or mental impact on the victim through the fault of another careless road user who may have been exceeding the speed limit, driving while under the influence of substances, driving while sleep-deprived, driving recklessly or carelessly.
Claims can vary in size depending on the scale of injury sustained for example a claim for bruising and tissue damage would be lesser than a claim for broken bones and internal damages that may require rehabilitation or ongoing physical care. Your claim could also be of a higher value if the accident has resulted in going chronic pain or if it has limited your ability to work or impacted your employment.
Accidents at work and how to make a claim
An accident at work is another common no-win no-fee claim and can happen when an employer or employee fails in their duty of care to their employees endangering their health and safety. This could be a slip or fall on a wet floor in an office, being given inadequate or damaged PPE or having a heavy object fall on you in a place of work because of negligence. Accidents and injuries which have a long-term impact on your health will certainly apply to a no-win no fee claim especially if you have been unable to work or it has impacted your ability to carry out your role.
Industrial diseases and how to make a claim
No win no fee claims can also be made in the case of contracting an industrial disease through the fault of the industry you work or have worked in. Employees dealing with chemicals or dangerous substances regularly are most likely to be subject to industrial-related diseases and can file a claim when their employer fails to put adequate safety measures in place to prevent contracting the disease or fails to provide relevant kits or PPE for the industry. If you think you have been subject to industrial disease or have recently received a diagnosis for a disease you believe has been a result of your workplace or industry get in touch with our no win no fee solicitors to help you get started with your claim.
Contact our no win no fee solicitors for free in Devon to get started with your industrial disease claim.
Asbestos-related diseases and how to make a claim
Like an industrial disease claim, an asbestos-related claim can be made if you have been exposed to asbestos in your workplace and contracted a respiratory disease as a result. Industries such as shipbuilding, construction and plumbing are the most common industries individuals who have contracted asbestos-related diseases have worked but there have also been individuals who have worked in a building, such as a school or a hospital, where asbestos was unknowingly present who have also contracted respiratory illnesses. If you are suffering from an asbestos-related disease you may be eligible for compensation.
Accidents or illness abroad and how to make a claim
Every year our solicitors handle claims from holidaymakers who have sadly had accidents or suffered illness abroad through no fault of their own. This can range from road traffic accidents abroad, illness and food poisoning abroad, a negligent activity that has resulted in injury and more. Claims of this nature can be difficult to process but are worth pursuing if you have been injured and it was not your fault.
Accidents in public places and how to make a claim
Public places can be defined as parks, car parks, pavements, and spaces open to the public even if they are privately owned such as supermarkets, shops, bars and restaurants. Common accidents that typically occur are slips, trips and falls due to failings in maintaining an area such as a wet floor, icy walkway or uneven pavement, negligence of staff at supermarkets where produce has been stacked in an unsafe manner, failure to act responsibly as a business owner or report health and safety concerns as an employee. This duty of care can be held by several individuals and businesses depending on the location and nature of your injury.
Personal data breach and how to make a claim
If your personal data is shared unlawfully and without your consent then you could be entitled to compensation. Several businesses and databases will legally have access to your data including your name, contact information, address and in some cases your health data such as dentists and doctor surgeries. A breach occurs when that data is shared knowingly or accidentally with third-party sources or leaked outside of the business or practice you agreed to share the data with initially. If your data has fallen into unknown hands you could make a claim as the business or data leak will be in breach of GDPR.
How long does a no win no fee claim in Devon take?
The length of time your claim is likely to take will depend on a number of circumstances relating to your claim, for example, the nature of the claim, the severity of your injuries, the evidence, research and reports your solicitor will need to source as well as the response from the defendant and whether they will dispute your claims and additional evidence and investigation may be required. Your no win no fee solicitor will be able to advise based on the information you can provide at your initial consultation, most of the time you can guarantee the more complex the claim, the longer the lead time.
If my claim is successful, what happens then?
If your claim is successful and you are compensated by the defendant typically this money will come from an insurance policy the defendant would have been advised to take out when the claim was made against them, in this case, your solicitor’s fee would also be taken from this policy. Your Devon solicitor will also receive a ‘success fee’ which is a percentage of the compensation you will be rewarded at the standard 25% rate.
If my claim is unsuccessful, what happens then?
As you will have opted for a no win no fee claim you won’t have any fees outstanding to pay your solicitor as they will be covered by an insurance policy you will be advised to take out when you agree to make your claim. You may have to pay fees such as solicitors fees to the defendant if the case has had a significant financial impact on them or their business, however, you will likely have been advised to take out an insurance policy in case of a loss by your solicitor.
No win no fee solicitors in Devon compared to a traditional solicitor in Devon, what’s the difference?
There are many benefits to choosing a no win no fee solicitor in Devon over a traditional solicitor including:
- There are no financial risks posed to you the claimant
Filing a no-win no fee claim means you don’t have to stake your finances on the claim and ensures those from financially deprived backgrounds have access to legal counsel and guidance when they have been injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault. - There are no ongoing costs for the claimant to pay
With a traditional solicitor, you may find there are ongoing costs associated with their line of work, with a no-win no fee solicitor you will only pay a percentage of your winning compensation if your claim is successful. - No fees to pay If your claim is unsuccessful
- A completely free consultation call with one of our Devon no win no fee solicitors
If you’re unsure about making a no win no fee claim you can have a free consultation call with one of our local no win no fee solicitor in Devon
What costs are there if my claim is successful?
Any fees owed to your solicitor as a result of the success of your claim will be recovered from the defendant’s insurance policy. You will only pay if you win and it will be a percentage of your total compensation awarded and is known as a ‘success fee’ up to 25%. This can vary per solicitor to find out more contact one of our no win no fee solicitors in Devon to find out more.
Additional resources for the Devon area:
Devon police department
https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk
Devon GP Surgeries
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/GPs/DefaultView.aspx?id=150346
Devon Hospital
https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/
Devon free help and advice
https://www.cabdevon.org.uk/
Devon Age UK help
https://www.ageuk.org.uk/devon/
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