An accident claim may involve solicitor’s fees, a success fee, medical-report costs, and after-the-event insurance, depending on how it is funded. With a typical no-win, no-fee agreement in England and Wales, a solicitor’s success fee is usually deducted from compensation if the claim succeeds, subject to legal limits and the agreement’s terms. The losing side may pay some legal costs, but this does not necessarily cover every expense, and you could face costs in certain circumstances. Ask a solicitor regulated by the SRA for a written breakdown before signing, and check whether different rules apply in Scotland or Northern Ireland.