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To win industrial injury claims, you need to be able to show that your employer was negligent and that your injuries or damages resulted from this negligence. A lawyer can help you decide whether or not you have a case.

Many law firms specialize in this kind of litigation. They typically offer free consultations and have a "no win no fee" agreement.

The wording of these agreements, as well as the terms used to refer to them, vary from one country to the next. US firms call it a contingency fee. You are only required to pay them for their services if you win your case.

In England and Wales, it is referred to as a conditional fee or simply the no win no fee mentioned above. These agreements were designed to give the public access to the justice system, giving them the same civil rights whether they are rich or poor.