Many personal injury claims are handled under a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA), commonly called “no win, no fee”, so you usually do not pay the solicitor’s basic fees if the claim is unsuccessful, although other costs may apply. If the claim succeeds, the solicitor may take a success fee from your compensation, normally subject to a 25% cap on specified damages in England and Wales; the agreement should explain this clearly. After-the-event insurance may also cover certain expenses. Fees and rules can differ, particularly in Scotland, so check the written agreement and consider speaking to an SRA-regulated solicitor.