What is a conditional fee arrangement?
In the case of most medical or criminal cases (including untraced/uninsured drivers) you will not have the option of the “100% compensation” guarantee you get with other claim types. This is because the compensation is paid by public and government funded organisations who do not pay your legal fees should your claim be successful. In such cases the solicitor will draw up a conditional fee arrangement which details just how much you will have to pay the solicitor should they win your case. Such agreements are normally a percentage of your compensation ranging from 10% to 30% depending on the level of compensation the solicitor expects to obtain for you. They are also generally accompanied by a no win, no fee arrangement. You can normally make claim applications for criminal/uninsured driver compensation on your own without the need for a solicitor but it is always advisable to speak to one to get a feel for whether you might be better off with their services.
