Our team comprises one solicitor and one other lawyer (partner) and is assisted by paralegals.
Partner and Supervisor
The fees set out cover all of the work in relation to the following key stages of a claim:
The stages set out above are an indication and it is likely that some of stages above are not required depending upon the facts of each case. You may wish to handle the claim yourself and only have our advice in relation to some of the stages. This can also be arranged according to your individual needs.
Generally, our legal fees are calculated by reference, amongst other matters, to the total time spent on a case and the hourly rates of the members of the team who deal with it. These are as follows:
Please note that these rates do not include VAT. VAT is applied at the rate of 20% on our fees and, where applicable, disbursements.
NO WIN NO FEE
We offer no win no fee arrangement on all Personal Injury matters. The amount of our fee will be agreed in advance and well before the commencement of any work on your case. In line with the Legal guides we may charge upto 25% of any compensation recieved. This will be agreed in advance and percentage will depend upon the complexity of the case.
MEDICAL EXAMINATION FEE
Under the no win no fee agreement, you will be responsible for paying the fees for medical reports and assesments.
EXPERT WITNESS
In some cases it may be necessary to use the services of an expert witness, for example to provide medical evidence. The costs of instructing the expert are an example of an expense that you would have to meet. An expert’s costs will vary according to the complexity of the report they are asked to prepare and how involved they become in the case:
BARRISTERS’ FEES
Under no win no fee arrangement the Barristers’ fees will be treated in the same way. Generally, Barristers’ fees depend on the complexity of the task given to them and their experience and expertise. Barristers will charge VAT in addition to the quoted fee. By way of example:
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR A CASE TO BE CONCLUDED?
The length of time required to resolve a peronal injury claim depends on many factors and we will of course keep you informed throughout the preparation of a case about how long the matter is likely to take to reach a conclusion. A simple case may take 6-9 months, medium to complex cases may take 12-24 months.