No win no fee lawyers in Melbourne

How does it all work?

A ‘no win no fee’ policy provides peace of mind for potential claimants. We understand that our clients are coming to us under tough circumstances that often impact their financial position and their ability to earn money and continue to work. That should not mean that you are denied access to the right compensation and the benefits that you are entitled to under law simply because you cannot afford to access the legal system.

We believe that people with valid claims shouldn’t be excluded from the legal system simply because they’re unable to afford a lawyer. It is our conviction that people who are injured at work, on the road or in a public place should expect to pay nothing unless we win the case. This includes no upfront costs.

Your financial position has no bearing on your right to claim compensation, which is essential when you have been injured or have become ill and need time to recover, cannot retain your income from working and/or have become permanently unable to work because of illness or injury. Our expert team of Melbourne lawyers will only take on your case if you have a legitimate claim so that you do not have to stress about finances, only a positive outcome that will deliver the compensation you are entitled to and that you deserve.

Not all no win no pay lawyers are the same

While the term “no win no pay” has become a bit of a catchphrase for personal injury law firms in general, when we say “no win no pay,” we really mean it. While some legal firms will offer a form of no win, no pay, sometimes there are all kinds of tricks and traps hidden in the fine print that result in upfront and ongoing fees that put a lot of pressure on people in already precarious financial positions.

We are not about tricks or traps at Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers as this does not benefit anybody at the end of the day. If you have a valid claim for personal injury compensation then we believe there is no reason why you should be denied access to the best legal representation that we can offer.

By offering their clients no win no pay fee policies, some firms believe that not charging for their time is all they are required to do. This overlooks the fact that disbursement fees and other out-of-pocket expenses (e.g. court fees, medical reports, expert report fees, etc) incurred by the firm could be passed on to you should they lose.

Some firms also require you to take out a litigation loan with a finance company. You are charged an exorbitant rate of interest, loan approval fees, drawdown fees and annual review fees. We fund all of our clients’ cases without passing on any unnecessary interest fees.

Sometimes in smaller settlements, fees can be disproportionate to the amount of compensation received. This means that people end up paying too much in legal fees and don’t get the required level of compensation that is critical to cover lost wages, the ability to earn in the future and ongoing medical treatment and expenses. In such cases, we often reduce our costs to maximise our clients’ compensation to ensure that you are getting the right amount of compensation to be able to mitigate the time spent in recovery and rehabilitation with your personal injury.

You should carefully read the fees policy before choosing a firm to handle your claim. Even if you don’t elect to go with Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers for your legal representation we want you to know your legal rights and to be aware of the different no win, no pay models that exist so you don’t find yourself in a position where you are worse off than when you first started the process. We always put your interests first, so there are never any unexpected costs or financial risk to you.

Finding the best no win no pay lawyers in Melbourne

The term no win, no pay is just a slogan when it all comes down to brass tacks. What you want from your personal injury legal firm are the right assurances that your best interests are going to be looked after and that the compensation you are entitled to is not going to be gobbled up by legal fees that may be hidden in the fine print.

When you are investigating personal injury legal firms to assist you with your compensation claim there is a range of things that you should be looking for.

• Find a legal firm where you will be assigned a single lawyer that will handle your case. Multiple lawyers equals double-handling which means more fees that you will pay when your compensation is approved.
• Do not go with a legal firm that uses litigation lenders to fund your case as you are going to pay high interest rates when your compensation is approved which will take money away from vital medical bills and other expenses which is where the compensation is supposed to be going. We sometimes use Law Aid to fund medical negligence cases. Law Aid is a chartable trust.
• Ensure the no win, no pay aspect is water tight. Make sure there are no circumstances where you have to pay legal fees in the event that you lose your court case for a personal injury compensation claim.
• Will your case be handled by an experienced lawyer, or just supervised? You don’t want your case in the hands of inexperienced junior lawyers or paralegals and at Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers you will have the best lawyers at your disposal.
• Are you getting a personalised service? Will your lawyer visit you in hospital or in your home if necessary? Do they communicate well, show empathy and a genuine interest in helping you? You are more than a dollar figure and you deserve to be treated like a real human being. Our team will always be your ally in your compensation claim and ensure you get the care and empathy you deserve.

The team at Arnold Thomas & Becker Lawyers can assure you that you will be receiving a genuine no win, no pay service and all of the professionalism and empathy that your case deserves. If you have a genuine claim, then you have an experienced and genuine lawyer to assist you in getting the compensation that you deserve.

We can help you with a wide range of circumstances

As one of the top legal firms in Victoria, you can take advantage of our innovative fees policy for matters relating to a range of compensation cases including:

• Workers Compensation including for incidents that were your fault.
• Car Accidents compensation claims for all road incidents including ones that were caused by yourself.
• Public Liability for all injuries or incidents that may have occurred to you in a public space or at a public event.
• Superannuation claims to help fund your ongoing needs if you have become unable to work because of illness and/or injury.
• Asbestos-Related claims if you have been exposed to dangerous levels of fibres in the air that can cause permanent illness and damage.
• Medical Negligence for injuries as a result of negligent medical treatment, be that actual treatment or the advice provided to you.
• Institutional Sexual Abuse with the promise that all of our team of Melbourne lawyers will deal with the case with professionalism and compassion.
• Birth Injuries arising from malpractice or negligence.
• Class Actions for when an incident has caused harm to a large group of people, a community or a workforce. Our team can represent the entire group and deliver compensation to all individuals.
• Faulty Products that have caused you or your family members harm, or have caused damage to your property and your possessions. 
• Personal injury, including any accidents or incidents that may have been caused by your own actions.

In some cases, there may be some out of pocket medical costs for lost medical negligence claims. However, in most cases, these will be funded.

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