No Win, No Fee emissions claims for compensation

As the firm that initiated High Court proceedings against Volkswagen in January 2016, we are still fighting to ensure that as many victims of possible car emissions scandals can recover the compensation they could be entitled to. The list of carmakers suspected of emissions issues has grown significantly longer since 2015, when the Volkswagen “dieselgate” scandal first hit the headlines. There may be millions of affected car owners in the UK alone, all of whom could be eligible for our No Win, No Fee emissions representation.

When Volkswagen was first accused of manipulating diesel engines to cheat emissions tests, we immediately suspected that this was just the tip of the iceberg. Since then, we have initiated actions against carmakers including Porsche, Mercedes, and Nissan & Renault, and we are taking on claims against dozens of other high-profile carmakers also. As advocates of consumer rights, we want to make sure that any alleged deceit is rooted out, and that any potentially affected customers receive the compensation they could be entitled to claim.

The allegations against carmakers

Many people will have probably heard of the allegations against Volkswagen, but few may understand exactly how the manufacturer is understood to have broken the law. It has been determined in the High Court that the software code hidden deep within the affected vehicles amounted to an unlawful “defeat device”. In essence, a defeat device can include any form of software that may allow vehicles to reduce the quantity of emissions produced in testing settings as a way of appearing to meet emissions regulations, but in real-world driving, these same vehicles may then produce volumes of dangerous NOx that far exceeded regulatory limits.

Whilst Volkswagen has already faced a lot of criminal and civil cases around the world, some of the investigations into other carmakers are at earlier stages. It has not been proven that all the carmakers we are pursuing have used defeat devices, and strong denials have already been made public, but we continue to investigate cases thoroughly. There is evidence that appears to suggest that emissions fraud may have spread far and wide across the car manufacturing industry, which could mean that many car owners might be eligible to pursue No Win, No Fee emissions compensation claims.

No Win, No Fee emission claims for affected owners

Not only can excessive production of NOx harm the environment and human health, it could also constitute a breach of consumer law. The majority of customers affected by alleged emissions scandals may have been led to believe that their cars were compliant with regulatory standards. However, if  allegations are proven, some customers may have been deceived.

As such, those affected could be eligible to pursue No Win, No Fee emissions claims for compensation if they start a claim with us. We are offering representation on the basis that you do not have to pay our legal fees if your claim is unsuccessful, subject to the agreed terms and conditions in place. This can protect you in the event that the claim is not successful.

Claiming with expert Car Emissions Lawyers

Your Lawyers has been involved in emissions litigation from the beginning. We were one of the first firms to formally take on claims for Volkswagen, and we later sat on the Steering Committee for the Group Litigation Order (GLO) proceedings. Our pioneering role in this area of consumer claims means that we have the experience and skills required to bring your legal case to fruition.

If you think your car may have been affected by emissions irregularities, or if it has been recalled for updates in relation to emissions issues, we advise you to check your eligibility for a No Win, No Fee emissions claim via our online form here now.