If you’ve been injured or suffered losses because someone else failed in their duty of care, you may be able to claim compensation on a No Win No Fee basis. This means you won’t pay our legal fees if your claim doesn’t succeed.
We’ll explain how No Win No Fee works, how the claims process works, and how you can check whether the organisation responsible is currently on our list of third parties we’re receiving claims against.
A No Win No Fee claim is a funding arrangement (also known as a Conditional Fee Agreement) where you only pay legal fees if your claim is successful.
In practical terms:
No Win No Fee can be available for many types of claims, including (where appropriate):
If you’re unsure whether your situation qualifies, we can assess it quickly and tell you where you stand.
You may be able to claim if:
You can claim for things like:
We start with a free consultation to understand:
If we believe you have a good prospect of success, we’ll explain the funding options and next steps.
We’ll help you gather the key evidence needed to support your claim, which may include:
A medical report is usually required to value your claim properly. We arrange an independent medical assessment and use this report as part of the claim.
We formally notify the defendant (or their insurer) of the claim. They are given time to investigate and respond with:
Once the evidence is in place, we negotiate with the third party/insurer to reach a fair settlement.
Many claims settle without the need for a court hearing.
If the other side denies responsibility, we’ll advise you clearly on your prospects and the available options.
If appropriate, we can progress the case further, including issuing court proceedings where necessary.
If your claim settles successfully, compensation is paid to you. We will confirm:
Some organisations are already known to be receiving claims through established channels (such as insurers, councils, housing associations, or companies).
To check whether the third party involved in your case is on our list, use the link below:
→ Check the third-party claims list
If the third party isn’t listed, that does not necessarily mean you can’t claim — it may simply mean they’re not currently listed or they handle claims through a different route. We can still advise you.
To help us assess your claim quickly, try to have:
Even if you don’t have everything yet, speak to us — we can still begin the process.
It means you generally don’t pay our legal fees if the claim doesn’t succeed. If the claim succeeds, a success fee may apply — we’ll explain this clearly before you sign.
It depends on the complexity of the case, whether liability is admitted, and how quickly medical evidence is obtained. Some settle within months; others take longer.
Yes. The list is a guide. We can still investigate who is responsible and how the claim should be handled.
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At NJS Law, we work with many clients whose most serious injury is not visible.
While bruises and fractures may heal, psychological injuries and PTSD can last for years, affecting work, relationships and day-to-day life.
At NJS Law, we work with many clients whose most serious injury is not visible.
While bruises and fractures may heal, psychological injuries and PTSD can last for years, affecting work, relationships and day-to-day life.
