Thompsons Solicitors Scotland deals with no win no fee claims for compensation for injury or illness caused by the negligence of another. No payment will be made until we succeed in your case. If we are unsuccessful, you will not have to make any payment.
If successful, our charge is capped at no more than 20% of the damages awarded. This is a lower percentage than the 25% most lawyers will charge. We have worked closely with many injured workers, road accident victims and sufferers of industrial disease in Scotland for years and always act on behalf of the injured worker or claimant, never the insurers or employers.
Seonaid Brophy
Seonaid Brophy
"If somebody loses a no win, no fee claim, then there is absolutely no expense for them to pay."
What is a no win no fee compensation claim?
A no win no fee agreement is the informal term used to describe a CFA, or a Conditional Fee Agreement. It is a formal agreement between you and your solicitor whereby no legal fees are payable if your compensation claim is unsuccessful. If the claim is successful, a percentage of your compensation award will be payable to your solicitor. This will be an amount that was agreed upon in advance. This means you take no financial risk when seeking justice.
How do no win no fee claims work?
- Free initial consultation: We look at the facts of your case, at no charge. If we believe you have a case, we will take it on under a no win no fee agreement.
- Conditional Fee Agreement: This document sets out the terms, including the success fee percentage.
- We build and pursue your claim: Our team gathers evidence, instructs medical experts, negotiates with insurers and, if settlement is not possible, represents you in court.
- If you win: The opposing party will pay most of your legal costs. A pre-agreed success fee is deducted from your compensation. At Thompsons, that figure rarely exceeds 20%.
- If your claim fails: You pay nothing.
We may need to gather more information before we can confirm whether your case qualifies. This is typically done by speaking to witnesses and reviewing your medical records. It is important to note that this is done at no cost to you, even if we ultimately decide the claim cannot proceed.
What types of no win no fee compensation claims can you make?
The no win no fee packages at Thompsons are open to anyone in Scotland who has been injured or made ill through someone else's fault. This covers a wide range of circumstances including:
- Road traffic accidents: Whether you were driving, a passenger, cycling, or on foot. A collision caused by another road user's negligence may give rise to a compensation claim.
- Accidents at work: Falls from height, machinery accidents, manual handling injuries, or any workplace incident caused by an employer failing to keep the workplace safe.
- Industrial disease: Asbestos-related conditions, noise-induced hearing loss, hand-arm vibration syndrome, respiratory disease, and other illnesses caused by long-term exposure to harmful working conditions.
- Medical negligence: Misdiagnosis, surgical errors, delayed treatment, or birth injuries resulting from substandard care.
- Criminal injuries: If you have been the victim of a violent crime, you may be able to claim through the CICA scheme or through a civil claim.
Wherever you are in Scotland, and whatever injuries you have sustained, we are here to guide you on the process.
How much do no win no fee solicitors charge if you win?
The success fee is what your solicitor charges for taking on the financial risk of your case. By law, it is capped at 25% of your compensation for pain and suffering. Importantly, any financial losses you have incurred including loss of income or medical expenses, are protected and cannot be touched by the success fee. .
At Thompsons, the most we would normally charge as a success fee is 20%. Other firms often add a fixed rate of 25%.
Beyond the success fee, two other costs may arise:
- After the Event (ATE) insurance: A policy taken out once your claim begins. It protects you if the case fails by covering the other side's legal costs and any unpaid disbursements. The premium is only payable if you win, and it comes out of your compensation.
- Disbursements: Out-of-pocket costs like court fees, expert reports, and medical records. At Thompsons, these outlays are covered by insurance, so you carry no risk of paying them out of your own pocket.
We agree on all fees at the start. There are no surprises.
What makes Thompsons no win no fee claims different?
Not all no win no fee deals work in this way, and not all firms have the client as their primary concern. There is value in checking the small print before heading off to sign up with anyone. Certain companies have stated they will not charge their legal fees if you lose but they will still expect you to pay for outlays and those costs can add up.
Other firms hide in the terms other additional charges that appear to have only come to light by the time the case settles. Thompsons work in a different way. You will not find any hidden costs with our no win no fee package.
The outlays on your case are paid for by an insurance policy and therefore, if your case is unsuccessful, you pay nothing. And if your case is successful, we will advise you of any deductions.
What sets us apart is that we only work for injured people. We've never represented an insurance company and we never will.
Our specialist personal injury solicitors have helped hundreds of thousands of people in Scotland. Workers injured at work, drivers hurt on the road, patients failed by health care and people suffering from industrial disease. That's all we've ever done and we've been doing it for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
In some cases, liability is split. If your employer gave you faulty safety equipment, for instance, both the employer and the equipment manufacturer may bear responsibility and the damages awarded may come from both defenders.
Start your no win no fee compensation claim
If you or someone close to you has suffered an injury or illness that was caused by someone else's fault, Thompsons can help. We have offices across Scotland including Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, and beyond.
Call us or fill in our online form to begin your no win no fee compensation claim. The initial consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.
