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What about the costs?

Our services are billed at an hourly rate, on either a “no-cure, no-pay” basis or using the Personal Cure And Pay model we have developed, with clear agreements. The choice is yours, but we are happy to give you any further information you might require in advance.

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Be sure to be cautious when it comes to “free” advice

Folders and websites often claim that the representative in question offers his or her services “free of charge”, and that the provision of these services costs the client “nothing”. To get straight to the point: legal assistance for personal injury cases is never free. These services must be paid for just like any other form of legal representation. The only difference is that with personal injuries, there is the option of recovering the legal costs from the liable insurance company.

 

This insurer however does not just pay every invoice submitted to them, or doesn’t pay it in full. On the contrary in fact; in recent years, insurance companies have become increasingly more discerning about paying invoices for legal assistance in personal injury cases. This is why it is important to make very clear agreements with your representative so that you know what you’re getting yourself into and what the potential financial risks are.

Tips

You can ask yourself the following questions when you decide to go into business with a legal representative in order to determine your (financial) risks. This is of course also applicable if you decide to let us take on your case.

  • On what basis do they offer their services? In case you agree to an hourly rate: do you know how high their hourly rate is? And do you fully understand the applicable terms and conditions?
  • In case you decide on a ‘no cure no pay’ agreement: for what reason and what are the terms and conditions?
  • When they offer their services on a different basis: do you fully comprehend the terms and conditions and the pros and cons?
  • What will your legal representative do in case their invoices aren’t fully paid by the insurance company? Will they charge you for the outstanding amount?
  • Are the terms and conditions under which you go into business with your legal representative discussed and, if necessary, clarified?
  • If a legal representative offers their services free of charge, make sure that under no circumstances you will be charged.
  • Who carries the financial risk for, for example, a medical expertise or court procedure?
  • Is the legal representative tied to contracts and/or agreements with insurance companies? Pay extra attention before going into business with them!

We always advice to document the agreements you make with a legal representative in writing, so you have evidence on what you agreed with.