The Courts Have Given Guidance on the Level of Success

question 1

Multiple Choice

The courts have given guidance on the level of success fee payable by a client in a CFA personal injury action. Which of the following is the correct level of success fee?

• A) 25% of base costs.
• B) £35% of the damages awarded.
• C) 100% of base costs.
• D) Any fee is allowable provided it is reasonable and proportionate to the amount recovered
• E) Up to 100% of base costs but that figure cannot exceed 25% of the damages awarded excluding future care claims and net of benefits received

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Definitions:

Bona Fide Occupational

A qualification or requirement that is genuinely necessary for a particular job, used to justify certain hiring criteria that might otherwise be viewed as discriminatory.

Discriminate Hiring

The unfair treatment of potential employees based on non-job-related factors such as race, gender, or age during the hiring process.

Protected Class

Categories of people who are legally protected from discrimination and harassment in the workplace and other settings, based on characteristics such as race, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Can-Do

Can-do describes an attitude of confidence, willingness, and a positive approach towards accomplishing tasks or confronting challenges.