How Upcoming Litigation Cost Reform Will Affect Personal Injury Law in the UK

One of the more controversial new proposals would involve a claimant being unable to recover insurance or success fees from the defendants.

2011-06-16

June 16, 2011 (Press-News.org) Lord Justice Jackson's proposed litigation cost reforms are likely to have a far ranging impact on personal injury law in the UK.

At present the losing party in a personal injury claim will usually pay both the relevant insurance costs and the success fee that a personal injury solicitor can charge in a successful no-win, no-fee claim. The successful claimant may also keep 100% of the damages awarded if agreed with their solicitor.

In a recent survey carried out by the lobbying group Access to Justice, 77% of personal injury claimants admitted that they would not make a claim if they were at risk of paying the defendants' legal costs.

If you are unsure as to how Lord Jackson's reforms might affect your ability to make a personal injury claim contact Rollingsons Solicitors for the relevant advice.

It is important to understand that, as of March 2011, Lord Justice Jackson's proposals are still to be ratified under UK law and that your rights to claim compensation on a no-win, no-fee basis have not changed.

If you have suffered serious personal injury and would like to make a compensation claim, or require any relating to the matter discussed above, Rollingsons team of experienced personal injury solicitors are here to provide you with the relevant solution.

Rollingsons personal injury solicitors
Marlborough Court, 14-18 Holborn
London, Greater London, EC1N 2LE
Telephone: 020 7611 4848
Fax: 020 7611 4849

Website: http://www.rollingsons.co.uk

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