When considering whether to make a personal injury claim, most people will place a lot of their decision on how much it will cost. Many people cannot afford to pay for a claim and so would not be able to get compensation without some kind of additional funding or protection from the fees and costs. This is why pursuing a case through AJW Claims is a very attractive option. We take care of the financial aspects of making a claim and ensure that you are fully protected from any legal fees.

In 2000, no win, no fee agreements were introduced, as a replacement for the Legal Aid system for nearly all types of personal injury claims. Also known as Conditional Fee Agreements, they give everyone in the UK, no matter what their finances, a chance to take legal action following a personal injury.

They may be offered by a solicitor in many situations, but some exceptions include claims to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (where an injury is the result of criminal activity) and to car accident claims under the Motor Insurance Board's untraced driver scheme. If a no win, no fee claim is not possible due to one of these exceptions, we will ensure that we help you explore other methods of funding your case.

What does No Win, No Fee mean?

At the beginning of a personal injury claim, the chances are that you will sign a no win, no fee agreement with a solicitor. This means that whether your compensation claim is successful or not, your personal injury solicitor will not have the right to charge you for their fees. In some circumstances your solicitor may recommend that After the Event (ATE) Insurance is taken out to protect you against costs.

In the case of AJW Claims solicitors, they will advise you if this is necessary and they will take ATE out on your behalf. You will not have to fund or purchase this and the solicitor will purchase the policy on your behalf. The solicitor will then claim the cost of the ATE policy back from the negligent party's insurers, meaning that, win or lose, you won't have to fork out a single penny. In addition, AJW Claims do not allow its solicitors to deduct from your compensation award any shortfall in what they can claim from the insurer.

A no win, no fee agreement benefits the person making a compensation claim because they will know that their personal injury solicitor is going to do all he can to see a successful outcome of their case, otherwise his costs and fees will not be paid. By pursuing your compensation claim with AJW Claims on a no win, no fee basis (or under a Conditional Fee Agreement) you can rest assured that you will not have to pay a penny and you are guaranteed to receive 100% compensation if your claim is successful.