What does “No Win No Fee” mean — and are there any costs?

A No Win No Fee (conditional costs) arrangement generally means you don't pay the firm's professional fees if your claim is unsuccessful — designed to make it possible to pursue a genuine claim without paying legal fees up front.

Importantly, it doesn't automatically mean “no cost at all”. You may still be responsible for disbursements — out-of-pocket expenses like medical reports and filing fees — and, in some claims, for the other side's legal costs if the claim fails. A firm that promises you'll never pay a cent under any circumstances is over-simplifying.

Victorian law also provides statutory protections — including caps on the legal costs deducted from certain injury settlements — so a fair share reaches you. Before you commit, we explain exactly how it works, in a written costs agreement, so there are no surprises.

Not sure where you stand? Take our free, no-obligation Claim Check — we'll tell you honestly whether you have a claim and how the costs would work.

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Find out what you can claim — no cost, no pressure. Or call (03) 9957 6800 to speak with our injury team.