The personal injury claims industry has come under extreme criticism in
recent years, with the Prime Minister calling for significant change to the way lower
value claims are processed. In particular, whiplash claims have been blamed
for the widespread increase in vehicle insurance premiums.
The term ‘no win no fee’ has developed fairly negative connotations both
inside and outside the legal profession. However, it’s important to note that
the ethics behind such legal services are all about improving access to justice.
If ‘no win no fee’ was taken away, the only people able to access the justice
system would be people who can afford to fund litigation, or those with the
appropriate legal insurance cover.
At the less reputable end of the legal industry, the tactics used to entice
consumers to bring a claim, and the prevalence of in-your-face TV advertising,
have contributed to the growing criticism of ‘no win no fee’ practitioners. It
has also become more difficult for consumers to identify qualified practitioners
that are genuinely on their side in seeking fair compensation for an injustice –
nothing more and nothing less.
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