Funding a Medical Negligence Claim
- Author Sandra White
- Published January 25, 2009
- Word count 415
Many people do not contact a Medical Negligence Lawyer because of concerns on how a claim would be funded.
However, there are many ways to fund a medical negligence claim with little risk to the claimant.
Private Funding
This is the traditional method of funding a claim. Given the usual high costs involved with investigating a medical negligence claim it is not often a viable option.
However, there may be circumstances when a Lawyer would ask you to pay for the initial steps in a claim on a private basis until prospects of success can be assessed.
Public Funding
Public Funding for medical negligence claims is often difficult to obtain. In order to be eligible a claim must usually be worth in excess of £10,000.00 and have reasonable prospects of being successful.
In addition, you must be financially eligible. Many people will not be financially eligible, especially if you have savings.
Conditional Fee Agreements ('No Win No Fee')
Conditional Fee Agreements, or CFAs, are now being offered by the majority of medical negligence Lawyers.
CFAs cover your Lawyer's costs. If you are unsuccessful in your claim then you would not be responsible for your Lawyer's fees for investigating the claim. If you are successful in your claim then you would be responsible for your Lawyer's fees; however, the costs would usually be recovered from the Defendant.
It is important to note that a CFA does not absolve you of your liability for the Defendant's costs. If you loose your claim then you would be responsible for the costs incurred by the Defendant in defending the claim. Your Lawyer would usually obtain insurance on your behalf to protect you against that risk.
Because of the costs involved in a medical negligence claim, your Lawyer may ask you to funding any disbursements that arise throughout the case. Disbursements include medical reports and the cost of obtaining your medical records.
Legal Expenses Insurance
Many insurance policies (including motor and household insurance) now offer Legal Expenses Insurance as an added benefit. It is a requirement of the law that your Lawyer checks your policies for cover before they enter into any other form of funding agreement.
If you do have cover for a medical negligence claim (which is unlikely) your Lawyer would liaise with your insurer to request that they fund your claim.
You would not therefore be responsible for any of the costs of the case as your insurance would also cover the potential liability for the Defendant's costs.
Medical Claims Online are a network of specialist Lawyers providing free advice in all types of medical negligence claims. You can visit our website at www.medicalnegligenceclaims.org.uk
Article source: https://articlebiz.comRate article
Article comments
There are no posted comments.
Related articles
- The Role of Diplomacy in Unrecognized States: A Case Study of Somaliland
- Ontario’s New Homeowner Protection Act
- Why Nanda & Associates Lawyers Are the Top Choice in Brampton
- Essential Contracts Every Freelancer Should Have
- What to Do When Your Ex Violates a Custody Agreement
- How Houston Personal Injury Lawyers Handle Insurance Companies
- How to Prepare for Your First Meeting with a Personal Injury Lawyer in Orlando
- Best Books for Defense lawyer for Felony Robbery
- Establishing a Company in Serbia: A Guide to Business Ownership Types
- How To Get Compensation for a Work Injury
- Navigating Compliance for Personal and Professional Contributions
- Unraveling the Mysteries of Intellectual Property Law: A Comprehensive Guide
- Boston Car Accident Attorneys and Insurance Companies: A Complex Relationship
- How a Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney Can Help You
- Slip and Fall in Chula Vista: Who is Accountable?
- Can I Get Compensated After a Truck Accident in Los Angeles
- Local Tax Attorney vs Competitors: A Comparative Analysis of Legal Services in Orlando
- J. David Tax Law: Your Top Tax Levy Lawyer in North Carolina
- Who Can Garnish Tax Refunds: Your Questions Answered
- Unlock the Secrets to Handling a North Carolina Notice of Deficiency
- The Importance of Financial Services: Enabling Debt Management and Legal Debt Settlement
- Justin C Freeman
- What are the Eligibility Criteria for a Spouse Visa? How to find right Spouse Visa Attorney in Houston?
- Importance, Benefits, and Tips for Hiring a Houston Immigration Attorney
- Importance and Tips of Hiring a Houston Immigration Attorney
- The Importance of Protecting Whistleblowers
- WHY CLASS ACTIONS ARE SO IMPORTANT TO SOCIETY
- THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY AND ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) MECHANISMS
- Lawyer Connections - Finding a Criminal Defense Lawyer
- “The House is Haunted” – Surely the Value should be Decreased?