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No Win No Fee Solicitors

No Win No Fee Solicitors with offices across Hampshire, Wiltshire and Dorset

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You shouldn’t need to worry about legal fees when you’re already dealing with an injury or a medical issue. Our no win no fee solicitors handle personal injury, asbestos disease and medical negligence claims with a value exceeding £100,000 from offices across Southampton, Winchester, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole and London. There are no upfront fees and no financial risk if your claim is unsuccessful.

 

Speak to one of our team members on 0800 2800 421 or via our online enquiry form.

 

What does no win no fee mean?

 

No win no fee is a funding arrangement where you only pay your solicitor if your claim succeeds. The formal term is a conditional fee agreement (CFA). If your case doesn’t win, you owe nothing in solicitor’s fees. If it does, a success fee, which is agreed upfront and capped by law, is deducted from your compensation.

 

It exists so that the cost of legal advice never stops someone with a legitimate claim from pursuing it. We typically handle no win no fee claims with a value exceeding £100,000. If you’re unsure whether your case meets that threshold, get in touch and we’ll give you a straight answer.

 

Our no win no fee services

 

We offer no win no fee funding for claims exceeding £100,000 across our personal injury and medical negligence teams. Below is a summary of the work we handle, if you’re not sure whether your situation fits, call us and we’ll give you an honest answer.

 

Personal injury

 

Road traffic accidents

 

We handle serious car, motorcycle and cycling accident claims with a value exceeding £100,000, most often involving life-changing injuries. If a driver was at fault, we’ll pursue them and their insurers for everything you’re owed.

 

Workplace and farm accidents

 

Employers have a legal duty to keep people safe. When they don’t, we act. Our team has particular expertise in workplace accidents of all sorts, including farm and agricultural accidents, a specialist area that demands solicitors who understand how the industry operates and the specific risks involved.

 

Serious and catastrophic injury

 

Head and brain injuries and spinal injuries require a high level of expertise. The stakes are higher, the evidence more complex, and the long-term implications, for earnings, care, and quality of life, need to be properly accounted for in any settlement. We have solicitors who do exactly this work.

 

Asbestos disease

 

Asbestos-related illness, including pleural thickening, asbestosis, asbestos lung cancer and mesothelioma, often takes decades to develop, and tracing liability back to former employers or manufacturers, and their insurers, requires specialist knowledge. Our asbestos lawyers have handled many of these complex cases and understand the urgency they often carry.

 

Armed forces claims

 

Service personnel who suffer injury or illness as a result of negligence during their service have the right to pursue compensation. Our team handles army and military injury claims with a value exceeding £100,000 and understands the particular processes and pressures involved.

 

Medical negligence

 

Clinical and medical negligence

We act for patients who have been harmed by substandard medical care, whether through the NHS or a private provider. Our solicitors are panel members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme, and the AvMA panel, both recognised marks of specialist expertise in this field.

 

Birth injuries and stillbirth

 

These are among the most difficult clinical negligence cases we handle, and we approach them with the care they deserve. We act for families affected by injuries sustained during pregnancy, labour or delivery, including cerebral palsy and other conditions linked to negligent obstetric care.

 

Surgical negligence and orthopaedic claims

 

Surgical errors can range from wrong-site procedures to retained instruments and nerve damage. We build cases with the help of independent medical experts and pursue compensation for the full impact: physical, financial and psychological.

 

Cancer misdiagnosis

 

A delayed or missed cancer diagnosis can fundamentally change a patient’s prognosis. We work with oncology experts to demonstrate what earlier diagnosis would have meant and pursue compensation accordingly.

 

How no win no fee works

 

  1. Free initial consultation

Get in touch and we’ll talk through what happened. We’ll tell you honestly whether we think you have a claim worth pursuing.

  1. We assess your case

If we think your claim has good prospects, we’ll set out the terms of your no win no fee agreement in writing before anything is signed. That includes the success fee and any insurance requirements.

  1. We build your case

We investigate, gather evidence and instruct independent experts where needed. In medical negligence cases in particular, this stage is thorough as strong expert evidence makes a real difference to outcomes.

  1. Negotiation and settlement

Many claims settle without going to court. We negotiate on your behalf and keep you informed throughout.

  1. You receive your compensation

Any success fee is deducted at this point. Everything is agreed upfront, so there are no surprises.

 

Why choose Trethowans as your personal injury and medical negligence solicitors

 

Our personal injury and medical negligence teams are straight-talking, specialist, and well-resourced. We’ve handled many complex and high value cases involving workplace accidents, road traffic accidents, asbestos disease, catastrophic injury and clinical negligence, and we know what it takes to get the right outcome.

 

Recognised expertise and specialist accreditations

 

We are recommended as a Top Tier Firm in both The Legal 500 2026 and the Chambers and Partners Guide for personal injury and clinical negligence work.

Our clinical negligence solicitors are panel members of the Law Society Clinical Negligence Accreditation Scheme and the AvMA panel, one of the most selective accreditations in medical negligence, awarded only to solicitors with proven specialist expertise in this field.

 

Real results

 

Every year our personal injury team recovers millions of pounds in compensation for clients across the south of England and beyond. We handle serious and complex claims with a value exceeding £100,000. We have extensive experience in dealing with multi-million pound cases of all sorts.

 

Speak to a no win no fee solicitor today

 

We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation to help you understand your legal options. Our expert solicitors will listen to your concerns, answer your questions and help you consider the best way forward, with no pressure to proceed.

 

Meet us in person

 

We have offices across the south of England and a base in London, making it straightforward to meet a family law solicitor face to face. You can find us in Bournemouth, Poole, Salisbury, Southampton and Winchester, with London appointments available on request.

 

Get in touch

 

Call us today on 0800 2800 421 or make an enquiry online to arrange your free initial consultation.

 

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Frequently asked questions about no win no fee claims

  • A no win no fee agreement, formally known as a conditional fee agreement (CFA), means you only pay your solicitor if your claim succeeds. If it doesn’t, you owe nothing in solicitor’s fees. If it does, a success fee agreed upfront is deducted from your compensation.

  • Your solicitor assesses your claim and, if it has reasonable prospects of success, sets out the terms of your conditional fee agreement in writing before anything is signed. That includes the success fee percentage and any insurance requirements. You pay nothing until your claim is resolved.

  • The success fee is agreed before your claim begins and is capped by law at 25% of your damages in personal injury cases. The exact percentage depends on the complexity of your claim. Your solicitor must explain this clearly in writing before you commit to anything.

  • Yes, if your claim has reasonable prospects of success. No win no fee claims are available to people who have suffered injury or harm through someone else’s negligence, whether in a personal injury or medical negligence context. We typically handle cases with a claim value exceeding £100,000. If you’re unsure whether your case meets that threshold, contact us and we’ll give you a free initial assessment.

  • Personal injury claims must generally be brought within three years of the date of the accident. For medical negligence, the three-year period runs from the date you knew, or ought to have known, that negligent treatment caused your injury. Children have three years from their 18th birthday. If you’re unsure, take advice as early as possible.

  • If your claim doesn’t succeed, you pay nothing in solicitor’s fees. In some cases, after-the-event (ATE) insurance is arranged at the outset to cover disbursements such as expert fees, your solicitor will advise whether this applies to your case and when any premium would be payable.

  • After-the-event insurance is a policy taken out after an incident occurs to protect against the risk of paying the other side’s costs if your claim fails. In most no win no fee arrangements your solicitor will advise whether ATE insurance is appropriate and explain the premium, which is typically only payable on a successful outcome.

  • It depends on the complexity of your case. Straightforward personal injury and asbestos claims can settle within six to twelve months. More complex cases often take longer, sometimes two to five years, particularly where evidence is required from multiple experts of different disciplines, or liability is disputed. We work with case managers and non-medical experts in catastrophic injury cases and build a team around our clients to make sure they receive the care they need into the future. We involve our private client, family, conveyancing and corporate teams where appropriate to provide a seamless service. We’ll give you a realistic assessment from the outset.

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“I can’t thank Trethowans Solicitors enough, especially James, for the incredible support over what was a long and challenging case. From day one, James was approachable, patient, and always happy to answer questions — no matter how many I had. He explained everything clearly, kept me updated throughout, and was consistently supportive over the five-year process. The outcome achieved has made a huge difference to me. I genuinely felt looked after every step of the way. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Trethowans Solicitors to anyone needing legal support.”

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“Laura is simply brilliant. From start to finish, she made what was at times an incredibly challenging and overwhelming process feel manageable and supported. Laura took the time to explain everything clearly and guided me through every step with care and confidence. Her support went far beyond professionalism — Laura was compassionate and genuinely invested in my wellbeing. She truly understood what I was going through and consistently acted with empathy. Every piece of advice she gave was carefully considered and always in my best interests. Laura’s expertise and knowledge were excellent. She gave clear, reassuring guidance throughout which gave me complete confidence in my claim. I am delighted with the outcome and incredibly grateful to Laura and her team for their dedication, hard work, and unwavering support. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”

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