Advice please. No Win No Fee Companies

The important thing here is, did you have independent witnesses that the lorry reversed into you. Without that, I doubt you have a case, the lorry would say you drove into him, and I doubt that a "no win, no fee" company would take the case.

Yes, log everything, even a phone call.
And the insurance company needs to be more helpful, you are the customer, that is what they are there for - INSURANCE in case anything happens!

Hi Monica

Thank you so much for your useful advice. I am contacting the CAB this afternoon and was thinking of going down the solicitor option. I was just concerned that I would end up paying a huge bill. Thanks again.

Thank you for your help Rosequartz, so helpful. Everyone has been so kind here, really appreciated.

Yes, I went to see my doctor and the details of my injuries were logged. Now trying to get this moving as my insurance company is not that helpful at all.

Thank you so much for your help Annodomini, the idea of contacting the CAB is a very good one. I am phoning them this afternoon. Here hoping!

Hi Charleygirl

Thank you also for taking the trouble to get back to me on this ..I am doing as much research as I can. Thanks again.

Hi Ana

Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am at present doing as much research as I can, its a complete mind field out there.
Thanks again

Mimosa, a member of my family was seriously injured in a road accident. they were unwilling to use a no win, no fee company. Instead they went to a local firm of solicitors who had a personal injury section with solicitors who specialised in this field of law, and getting a suitably specialist solicitor is essential.

They discussed the situation with her, had no doubts she had a robust and valid case, and told her that when she won the other driver's insurance company would pay their charges as part of the settlement. This did indeed happen.

However, as annodomini suggested, start with the CAB. Their address will be available online and in the telephone library or local library.

Sorry, just read that you were not paying for legal assistance. They should, however, still be helping you if they are a decent company.
The lorry driver's insurance should be paying out and your insurance company should be chasing them; tell them you have been injured and could need further examination/treatment.

Have you been to the doctor with your injuries, and if so I presume they have logged details?
What does your insurance company say?
They should have a legal department to advise you.

I would be wary of any no win no fee companies, your insurance company should sort it out for you.

I suggest that you consult the CAB where they have experience of different types of legal advice. They will know which solicitors handle your kind of case and if the 'no-win-no-pay' lawyers are worth considering.

If they do win, they charge a colossal amount of interest-at least 32% if not more. Maybe ring around and find out how much different firms do charge to give you an idea.

I'm afraid I have no first-hand knowledge so can't help you, Mimosa, but have you tried googling for advice on the subject?

Sometimes MoneyExpert etc. can give good tips for choosing the right company, and advising as to whether your case is suitable and has a good chance of winning.

Maybe other GN members know more about it than I do - good luck!