Admin, if I am out of order with this post, then please feel free to delete, but it is a genuine offer which I hope board members will appreciate As many of you are probably aware, over the past few years, I have been asked for assistance by a number of people on the forum after they have been involved in an accident. Until recently, although I could advise on minor crashes and injuries, I have been unable to assist anyone unless they were involved in more serious or catastrophic crashes. This has now changed as my colleague, Rachel Glover (a very experienced Personal Injury Solicitor) has been in post for some months and is already helping a significant number of people who have been involved in the less serious crashes. We are delighted to be able to handle the less serious injuries as well as the major and more severe injuries. Serious crashes come under what is called ‘Multi Track’ and cover all cases perceived to have a value of over £25,000. Lower value cases which have a perceived value of up to £25,000 come under what is called ‘Fast Track’ and are usually subject to fixed costs. Personal Injury cases are typically run by law firms on “no-win no-fee” agreements. These agreements allow clients to walk away from unsuccessful claims without having to pay any legal fees or bills. Lawyers make money from these sorts of arrangements by charging a ‘success fee’ on the successful cases, which is effectively a bonus. Since the law changed in April 2013, client’s are no longer able to retain 100% of their compensation monies. Now, if the claim is successful, not only are the lawyers entitled to recover their basic costs from the other side (which was always the case) but the bonus or ‘success fee’ that they charge becomes the responsibility of the client….. Many people have posted on here about the 25% deduction and the fact that they are unhappy with that, despite it being perfectly legal and now an accepted practice for law firms to take this percentage from client’s compensation. Most law firms take the full 25% which is the maximum deduction allowed by law. As an offer to members of this forum, we have made a decision that if anyone is unfortunate enough to be involved in a accident, then instead of deducting the full 25%, we will only deduct 12.5%. In the event of a successful case being run, it means that instead of getting £75 for every £100 awarded, you will get £87.50 of every £100 awarded. I am sure you will agree, that is quite a significant difference. I would like to point out that this offer is not being offered to every forum, just a select few of which this is one. If you would like to accept this offer either now or in the future, then simply contact me via a PM here, leave me a contact number, and I will get back to you at the earliest opportunity. You can contact us directly via our hotline (020 3551 8200) or the website at Injury & Health - McMillan Williams Solicitors London, Croydon, South East and South West England or send an e-mail to [email protected]
What about referrals? If we know of a mate who has an accident, and refer them to you.. by giving them your phone number (not you phoning as i think that's illegal now) etc... can we have a commission? You scratch my back, i scratch yours etc? Also, does this include the guys in Scotland?
Referral fees are illegal, and have been for over 3 years now. One firm was fined in excess of £500,000 for continuing to do it, subsequently their public liability insurance trebled (average cost is about £250K per year) and now they are out of business (thank goodness) To call someone is not illegal if a call is requested. I assume you are referring to cold calling, which is something we don't do or have any desire to do, but of someone asked me to contact someone specific and the person was expecting my call, then there is nothing wrong with that at all. As far as Scotand is concerned, sorry, can't help as the system works differently north of the border and so for Scottish cases it has to be a solicitor practicing in Scotland. England and Wales though? Not a problem...
I was interested until I heard McMillan Williams. Unfortunately McMillan Williams were used as my parents executors and were truly awful to us at such a difficult time. Totally unforgivable.
I am genuinely sorry to hear that, although it is a different department to me. I don't wish to be nosey or pry, but can I ask how long ago this was? A lot of dead wood has been removed in the past 18 - 24 months, and Private client (which deals with wills, probate etc) has a new head of department. Do ypu know the name of the staff member you dealt with your case? You are welcome to PM me if you do not wish to go public, but I am genuinely interested and would like to look into it further, because any bad treatment or behaviour or bad practice is unacceptable.
