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The truth about claims companies

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Unfortunately, many people do not realise that not all firms advertising personal injury services are solicitors. In fact, a very large proportion of the accident claim websites and adverts you see are not from solicitors.

Since No Win-No Fee was first introduced there has been an explosion of ‘claims companies’. These are not solicitors firms. They are often run by people who have little or no legal training whatsoever. In fact anyone can start up a claims company as no training or experience is required.

The Government tried to prevent the of growth of claims companies by banning referral fees being paid for personal injury claims as most of them made their money by selling on people’s cases. However, these companies have adapted and are still operating. Given a choice between a firm of qualified solicitors (properly regulated and insured) and a company of unqualified “claims handlers”, most people would pick the solicitors every time. So why do these claims companies flourish? The simple answer is that many people do not recognise the distinction.

Obviously we would like you to choose us to handle your accident claim. But if you decide not to favour us then we would strongly recommend that you use the services of another qualified and regulated firm of solicitors rather than a claims company. Here are just a few benefits our team bring:

We are accredited solicitors

All of the solicitors on our team are accredited by the Law Society and are also regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

We have the right expertise

Your case will be matched to a lawyer who has the most relevant experience in that specific field and will obtain the best outcome for you.

We speak in plain English

We appreciate you will want to know where you stand, free from legal and technical jargon, and we promise that’s what we’ll deliver.

Excellent Track Record

Our team of solicitors has successfully recovered millions of pounds in compensation for many people throughout the United Kingdom.

No Win No Fee

We offer a full no win, no fee service and fund all expenses, which means that if you don’t win, you won’t owe us anything at all.

Out of Office

We know that accidents don’t always happen in office hours – our out of hours call minding service delivers when you need it.

Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins

Over the past 30 years Lee has overseen the expansion of the firm’s litigation department. He developed our personal injury and clinical negligence teams, creating various niche areas that now enjoy a national profile. He pioneered contentious probate, setting up one of the UK's leading inheritance dispute teams and established Slee Blackwell as a force within claimant professional negligence. He now works as the firm's marketing partner.
Lee Dawkins

Lee Dawkins

Over the past 30 years Lee has overseen the expansion of the firm’s litigation department. He developed our personal injury and clinical negligence teams, creating various niche areas that now enjoy a national profile. He pioneered contentious probate, setting up one of the UK's leading inheritance dispute teams and established Slee Blackwell as a force within claimant professional negligence. He now works as the firm's marketing partner.

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