At Thompsons, we want to make sure that everyone who has been injured in an accident that wasn’t their fault can make a claim.

There are a number of ways to fund your personal injury case.

 

  • No win, no fee agreement

In most instances, we recommend a conditional fee agreement (CFA), more commonly described as ‘no win, no fee’. We also recommend you take out ‘after the event’ (ATE) insurance, which provides cover for your opponent’s legal costs, just in case the court orders you to pay all or part of them during the case.

  • Trade union membership

Thompsons is proud to support the trade union movement and encourages all workers to join the most appropriate union for their workplace. You can find out more about which union to join here.

If you or a member of your family are part of a trade union, it is free to make a personal injury compensation claim - win or lose. You can learn more about the services available to union members on our dedicated trade union law pages.

 

If you’re not in a union and are thinking about making a personal injury claim, but don’t know how you’re going to fund it, you can find more information on how much it will cost and how we can support you below.

 

Frequently asked questions about funding a personal injury claim

No, you will never have to pay us any legal costs in advance.

‘No win, no fee’ means that if your case isn’t successful, you will not have to pay any legal costs. Under a no win, no fee arrangement, Thompsons will cover all expenses as the case progresses - things like court fees and medical report fees.

We will not send you any bills, there will be no hidden charges and if your case isn’t successful, you won’t have to pay anything towards your opponent’s costs.

You can find more information on our no win, no fee page.

ATE insurance provides cover for your opponent’s legal costs in case the court orders you to pay all (or part of them) during your case.

You may already have insurance

Before entering into a CFA with you we are required by law to check if you already have any legal expenses insurance that would cover the cost of your case. For example, your household and contents insurance policy may offer legal expenses insurance as part of the package.

You will be sent a questionnaire about home or other insurance. You will need to complete and send this back to us.

An important principle in UK law is that ‘the polluter pays’. This means that if your personal injury claim is successful, we will try to recover our basic legal fees and outlays from the other side.

If you win, we will charge you a success fee. The success fee is capped at 25% of your compensation for pain and suffering and past losses. We will explain the success fee and other charges to you before you sign the agreement with us.

Thompsons Solicitors is an ancillary insurance intermediary.

We are not authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority. However, we are included on the register maintained by the Financial Conduct Authority so that we can carry on insurance distribution activity, which is broadly the advising on, selling and administration of insurance contracts.

This part of our business, including arrangements for complaints or redress if something goes wrong, is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

The register can be accessed via the Financial Conduct Authority website at www.fca.org.uk/firms/financial-services-register.

No. A no win, no fee agreement means that if your case doesn’t succeed (but, don’t worry, the vast majority do) Thompsons will carry the costs associated with your claim, including any medical report charges and court fees incurred.  

 

Making a claim with Thompsons

Our solicitors are 100% on your side. At Thompsons, we have only ever acted on behalf of the injured, and we have never represented those who have caused injuries - or their insurers – throughout the whole of our 100-year history.

We do not believe your financial circumstances should dictate whether you are eligible to make a compensation claim. We’re upfront and honest about our fees and we don’t have hidden fees or costs.

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If you, or a loved one, have suffered a personal injury or were involved in an accident that wasn't your fault, you are entitled to make a compensation claim. Get in touch via our online enquiry form for free, no-obligation advice and to discuss your case.

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