Only way to win justice
Not all success fees in civil law are “disproportionate” (“Landmark for privacy laws as Mirror wins Campbell case”, 19 January). It is impossible to compare the case of a wealthy celebrity suing for libel or breach of privacy and a seriously injured person whose life has been shattered by negligence.
An injured person may be desperate for justice, with “no win, no fee” his only option of obtaining it, especially if his injuries have prevented him from ever returning to work.
Recoverable success fees play an important role in providing access to fair compensation for many who otherwise might have missed out on getting the justice to which they are entitled.
Denise Kitchener, Chief executive, Association of Personal Injury Lawyers
Source: APIL/The Independent
