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Other Business Finance : What Kind Of Hidden Costs Should I Look Out For With Personal Injury Solicitors

I had an accident due to a landlord failing to properly maintain my property. I am in the process of looking for personal injury solicitors as the landlord refuses to settle the case directly with me. However, I need to be aware of the hidden costs. Will a solicitor try to charge me for any letters he sends, visits I make to his office, time he spends on the case, or can he even hold me responsible for any costs from the other party if I lose the case? ~~~ Mike T Star ~~~

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Its difficult to answer this without knowing where you are. Im gonna guess you are not in the states (purely based on the use of the word solicitor). Generally, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis with no set hourly charge for time spent sending correspondence, meetings with clients, etc. All charges for the attorneys time are part of the contingency fee (and are only due if the case settles in your favor). The amount of the contingency fee varies from state to state (in NY its 33% in Fl its around 40% with a sliding scale based on dollar amount). You will however remain responsible for all disbursements incurred on behalf of your case (ie suit filing, service, deposition, court reporters, postage, mailings, etc.). This amount will be deducted from any settlement; these costs are generally waived if the case doesnt result in an award in your favor. Generally attorneys will request attorneys fees from the other party but they are rarely granted (in the US; other countries much more liberal about awarding attorney fees to the victorious party). Any initial consultation will cover fees and costs and what your responsibility will be for them.

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Answer 1

hi... go with injurylawyers4u... i am currently claiming compensation through them due to a fall and they wont charge you a penny, they charge the other party when the case is finalised! or go with Accident Advice Helpline who work with Pannone Solicitors - the best solicitors in england apparently.

Answer 2

Not if you go with a no win no fee company, I have done this in the past and not had to pay a single penny out. But I did recieve a nice cheque.

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Its difficult to answer this without knowing where you are. Im gonna guess you are not in the states (purely based on the use of the word solicitor). Generally, personal injury cases are handled on a contingency basis with no set hourly charge for time spent sending correspondence, meetings with clients, etc. All charges for the attorneys time are part of the contingency fee (and are only due if the case settles in your favor). The amount of the contingency fee varies from state to state (in NY its 33% in Fl its around 40% with a sliding scale based on dollar amount). You will however remain responsible for all disbursements incurred on behalf of your case (ie suit filing, service, deposition, court reporters, postage, mailings, etc.). This amount will be deducted from any settlement; these costs are generally waived if the case doesnt result in an award in your favor. Generally attorneys will request attorneys fees from the other party but they are rarely granted (in the US; other countries much more liberal about awarding attorney fees to the victorious party). Any initial consultation will cover fees and costs and what your responsibility will be for them.