The Ministry of Justice criticise solicitors for over charging

Please read our update on the April 2010 personal injury "fast track" reforms.

Jack Straw labels "no win, no fee" legal work "scandalous".

At the recent Labour Party Conference, Jack Straw told the amassed members that some "No win, No fee" lawyers were guilty of "scandalous" behaviour by "ramping up their fees".

"No win, No fee" arrangements were introduced in 1995. The Government broadened the rules in 2000 in order to encourage solicitors to take on personal injury work (at the same time, the Government abolished legal aid for personal injuries).

For anyone who has been injured in an accident through no fault of their own within the last three years, a "no win, no fee" claim is a civil and legal right.

 Since 2000, solicitors have simply been using the powers introduced by Parliament (powers which the Government has not sought to challenge).

At The Claims Connection we understand the somewhat negative public perception of "no win, no fee" arrangements. The Lord Chancellor's comments have done little to help.

Personal injury claims are about compensating genuine victims and providing care and treatment services wherever possible.  At The Claims Connection we guarantee that if you win your claim you will receive 100% of your accident compensation award.

One of the biggest problems faced by solicitors in dealing with these claims, is the intransigence and lack of efficiency shown by most insurers. Delays, backlogs of work, poor staff training with departments manned by inexperienced claims handlers, all contribute to increased legal costs. If insurers did not waste time on frivolous arguments or delay making key decisions during the claim, legal bills would be very much reduced.

There is more than one side to the argument and we are happy to set the record straight.

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