If you have been injured as a result of an accident or left in a position that has made you worse off financially due to the actions of another person, it may surprise you to discover that you could take legal action against the third-party responsible. You could do so without having to make payments upfront to a solicitor in order to start the claim. We work with a panel of no win no fee solicitors covering Kidderminster who can look at your claim without the need for an upfront fee to use their services.
If you would like more information about how the no win no fee process works then this guide should help you understand more about the benefits of using a no win no fee solicitor. We also give you guidance on the type of claims our panel of personal injury lawyers can help you with. We believe the information below should help you but if you would like any clarification on something then contact us on 0800 073 8802 our team will be happy to talk to you.
What Is A No Win No Fee Agreement?
Pursuing a legal claim could be expensive and some people may struggle to find the money upfront to help with their legal expenses. A no win no fee agreement is one that gives a wider range of people better access to the type of legal services that they may need when pursuing a claim for compensation. The majority of No Win No Fee cases proceed with the claimant only needing to pay out any money to the solicitor once they have received their compensation payment.
Making claims in Kidderminster could be made easier when you make a phone call to us. We will assess your case and consider the possibility of it resulting in compensation, we will then be able to put you in touch with one of the solicitors on our panel who will assist with your claim. The chosen no win no fee solicitor will contact you for an initial consultation after which they will ask you to sign a Conditional Fee Agreement, or CFA.
The agreement will provide you with details of any fees that will be required and when you will need to pay them. A significant benefit of a no win no fee arrangement is that you will not be expected to pay upfront for the services you receive from your solicitor. With this type of arrangement, a percentage sum will usually be detailed. This is the amount that your lawyer will take from your compensation as the end of your claim. The government have a 25% cap in place on legal fees related to personal injury claims so you should not worry that you solicitor will require the majority of your compensation settlement in legal fees. If your solicitor does not succeed in winning a valid claim, then you would not be required to settle their fees.
Choose Your No Win No Fee Service or Accident Claim
- Compensation for A Road Accident in Kidderminster
- Compensation for Negligent Medical Care
- Compensation for Accidents at Work in Kidderminster
- Compensation for Accidents on Holiday
- Compensation as A Victim of A Crime In Kidderminster
- Other Accidents Which Could Be Claimed For
- Financial Mis Selling Claims
- Rental and Tenancy Deposit Compensation Claims
- Help for Tenants Experiencing Housing Disrepair
- Start A No Win No Fee Claim Today
- Kidderminster Area Resources
Compensation For A Road Accident In Kidderminster
Government figures for 2018 in respect of reported road casualties may be lower than those previously reported. However, there were still 160,597 reported casualties during this period. These figures may refer to car accidents in Kidderminster, accidents involving a cyclist, pedestrian or even a motorbike. If you were injured in a road traffic accident in Kidderminster that was not your fault then it may be possible to proceed with a claim for compensation.
In order to be successful with a claim for compensation for a road accident, you would need to be able to give evidence that your injuries occurred as a result of the accident, and not for any other reason. You would also need to be able to verify that the defendant, whether they are a road repair contractor or another driver, was at fault for the accident. The amount of compensation that you might be entitled to could vary depending on the severity of your accident and the type of injuries sustained. Victims of road traffic accidents can make compensation claims for major and minor injuries, which may include those received from broken glass such as cuts and bruises, a broken ankle, shoulder or wrist, or back pain, injuries to the chest, neck, kidney, liver, eyes or whiplash injuries to name but a few.
Compensation for Negligent Medical Care
If you have suffered medical negligence at Kidderminster accident and emergency, in a different local hospital, at your GP surgery, in a care or residential home, at a dental practice or any other clinical practice, then you may be able to make a compensation claim as a result of that negligence if it has caused you harm. Healthcare professionals have a duty of care in respect of their patients and if they are negligent in that duty by causing you to suffer further medical problems or worsening of existing conditions, it may be possible to pursue a compensation claim. Claims can be made against a private practice or the NHS for negligent medical care. Some examples of negligence are listed below:
- A and E negligence
- GP negligence
- Dental negligence
- Care home negligence
- Hospital negligence
- Midwife negligence
Those people who are harmed by medical negligence may feel that they have been let down by the medical practitioner or physician who they have placed their trust in. The expectation could be that the treatment you receive should help you rather than hinder your quality of life in some way. A personal injury lawyer will be able to take a look at the details of your case and assess if you may have a claim. We could provide a no win no fee solicitor from our panel to help you.
Compensation For Accidents At Work In Kidderminster
No matter what type of industry you are employed in, by law, your employer is required to take care of your health and safety. There are a number of ways in which they can do this, including:
- Conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring any findings are actioned.
- Providing the correct equipment to allow you to do your job properly.
- Providing the appropriate training to ensure you can do your job safely and correctly.
- Conducting regular maintenance on the provided equipment and replacing it when necessary.
- Ensuring that your place of work is free from risks that are foreseeable.
These are just a few of the steps they can take. The actions that your employer takes should completely depend on the type of work environment and the work that you do. The risks associated with shop work, for example, could be very different to those related to a construction site.
Injuries that can occur in the workplace may fall into one of two categories. Some work-related accidents and injuries may take place as a result of a one-off incident. This could include injuries caused by chemicals burns or being injured by a malfunctioning piece of machinery. The second category of claim relates to those conditions that are related to your work and occur over time; conditions such as dermatitis, asbestosis, tendonitis and COPD, to name a few.
Some employees could be concerned that making a claim for work injury compensation could result in them losing their jobs. Legally, your employer cannot dismiss you if you make or consider making a claim for an accident at work. If they try to terminate your employment because of this then you may be able to make a claim for unfair dismissal. A no win no fee solicitor could talk this over with you in more detail if needed, but this would not happen in the majority of claims.
Compensation For Accidents On Holiday
Personal injury solicitors covering Kidderminster claims could also help you if you were injured whilst on holiday, even in cases where the injury occurred abroad. If, due to no fault of your own, you end up becoming injured during your holiday then you may be able to pursue a personal injury claim for compensation. There are a number of different ways that accidents may occur whilst you are on holiday. If you have booked a package tour according to the Package Tour Regulations you might be able to make a claim under the law in the UK if you booked your holiday via a UK tour company which included two or more elements including:
- Car rental
- Transport
- Accommodation
- Tourist services such as excursions or tour guides
You may still be able to claim compensation even if you did not book your holiday as a package, but other laws may then come into play. No win no fee solicitors covering Kidderminster would be able to advise who you would be claiming against.
Accidents that might occur on your holiday which you may be able to claim compensation for could include:
- Hotel accidents such as slips, trips, falls, accidents related to swimming pools or food poisoning
- Flight accidents such as accidents caused by a faulty seat, heavy items falling from overhead lockers during takeoff or even having a hot drink spilled on you which results in burns
- Airport accidents such as slips, trips or falls, accidents caused by damaged luggage trollies or issues with a malfunctioning elevator
- Train accidents including poorly fitted carpet that results in a trip, slip or fall. Damaged chairs may also cause an accident
Whatever your holiday destination, or the illness or injury that you have, you may be able to make a compensation claim. So, why not get in touch to see if our panel of no win no fee solicitors covering Kidderminster will be happy to talk to you.
Compensation As A Victim Of A Crime In Kidderminster
If you have been injured as a result of a crime where you were the victim, or if you were injured stopping a crime, or suffered mentally by witnessing a violent act, then you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation as a victim of crime. A no win no fee solicitor would be able to take a look at the details of your case and discuss the possibilities of making a successful compensation claim with you. If you want to make a claim for criminal injury to CICA you may wish to act promptly as there is a 2-year limitation period from the date of the crime in most cases.
Sexual Abuse Claims
The type of claims that a no win no fee solicitor could make on behalf of victims of crime also include cases of sexual abuse. It could be deemed understandable that victims of sexual abuse could find it difficult to discuss the details of their case with anyone and may leave it several years before they feel that they can talk about what occurred. No win no fee solicitors covering Kidderminster claims could also look at making claims for historical abuse cases when you feel that you may be ready to pursue a claim.
Other Accidents Which Could Be Claimed For
There are of course several types of personal injury claim that we have not yet covered that a personal injury solicitor could help with. These include but are not limited to:
- Injuries sustained in public places
- Injuries resulting from faulty products
- Allergic reactions
- Injuries from slips, trips or falls
- Injuries as a result of botched beauty treatments
If you received injuries due to someone else’s action or inaction and third party liability can be proved by a personal injury solicitor then you may be able to make a compensation claim. We can discuss the details of your case in order to assess if a solicitor may be able to help you make a claim.
Financial Mis Selling Claims
You may have lost out financially if you have been the victim of financial mis selling. A solicitor from our panel could be able to put together a claim for mis selling compensation if they could prove you’ve been mis sold. The FCA states that the selling of these types of products should be done with transparency and fairly. It may be that:
- An unsuitable product was sold to you
- Pressure was put on you to buy a product
- You were not advised of fees linked to the product
- The risks of choosing a product were not explained to you
These may indicate you were mis sold a service or product. Our team can help you if you believe you may be able to make a financial mis selling claims.
Rental And Tenancy Deposit Compensation Claims
Your landlord is required to protect your tenancy deposit. They should advise you where it has been placed for protection, ie which scheme they have used. If they do not follow this requirement, or they fail to return your deposit within 10 days of the agreement of how much is to be repaid, then you could claim for compensation. You may receive an amount up to 3 time the amount of your deposit.
Help For Tenants Experiencing Housing Disrepair
Some tenants may be unaware that they may be able to claim compensation for housing disrepair if it has been the cause of financial issues or has caused them physical suffering. A no win no fee solicitor with experience of housing disrepair law will understand the correct procedures to follow in order to ensure that you have a strong argument to help your claim for compensation. The types of housing disrepair to your property might include:
- Faulty boilers
- Mould
- Damp
- Broken heating systems
- Broken windows/doors
- Leaking pipes
- Broken sanitaryware
There is a chance that such disrepair to your property could cause you illness, injury or even financial loss. It should be reported to your landlord or letting agent and they have a responsibility to authorise repair work. But what kind of harm could you suffer?
- A faulty gas heating system may cause carbon monoxide poisoning
- Broken windows or floorboards could cause injury
- You may also suffer from some financial loss if your belonging become damaged as a result of damp or mould
These are just a few examples of claims that could be made. No matter what type of housing disrepair you have suffered from, if your landlord did not carry out repairs they could be at fault and a no win no fee solicitor could begin a claim for compensation on your behalf.
Start A No Win No Fee Claim Today
If you are ready to start a no win no fee claim then contact us now:
● Get In Touch With Us
You can contact us by phone on 0800 073 8802, or, if you prefer, via the live chat feature on the website. You can also complete the contact form.
● Discuss Your Situation
When you call us, we will be happy to discuss the details of your situation. This will allow us to give you advice that is tailored to your claim. If it is appropriate, we may be able to connect you with a no win no fee solicitor from our panel whom covers the Kidderminster area.
● Manage Your Claim And Stay Up-to-date
Whilst your case is ongoing; we will endeavour to keep you fully informed with any new, important information. If at any point you have any questions, we will be here to answer them.
Kidderminster Area Resources
Information for claimants using no win no fee solicitors covering Kidderminster and the surrounding areas can be found listed below.
Our Panel Of Doctors Covering Kidderminster
We work with a panel of doctors who cover Kidderminster and the surrounding area; they will be able to conduct any medical examinations necessary for your case. Examples might include:
Doctor | Location |
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Alba Sanchez Mascunano | 35 Hartlebury Road, Stourport-on-Seven, Kidderminster DY13 9JA |
Kidderminster Hospital And Treatment Centre
The hospital provides daycare, short stay and inpatient procedures. They also offer outpatient cancer treatment in the Milbrook suite and can deal with a wide variety of injuries.
Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre
Bewdley Road
Kidderminster
DY11 6RJ
Website: www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/kidderminster-hospital-and-treatment-centre
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
This trust offers a range of specialist healthcare services and acute medical care across the Worcestershire area.
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Charles Hastings Way
Worcester
WR5 1DD
Wyre Forest District Council
Wyre Forest House
Finepoint Way
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7WF
Website:www.wyreforestdc.gov.uk
West Mercia Police
Police Station
Clive Road
Shrewsbury
SY2 5RW
Written by J.E.
Edited by H.E.