Hiring a lawyer shouldn’t create financial stress.
That’s why personal injury cases are usually handled on a contingency fee.
You only pay an attorney’s fee if money is recovered for you.
Here’s what that means in plain English.
Hiring a lawyer shouldn’t create financial stress.
That’s why personal injury cases are usually handled on a contingency fee.
You only pay an attorney’s fee if money is recovered for you.
Here’s what that means in plain English.
A contingency fee is a pay-only-if-you-win structure.
In practice, it means:
That’s the core idea.
Most injury cases qualify for this structure, including:
These internal links help clients move through your injury ecosystem naturally.
Nothing.
There are no upfront attorney’s fees to start a personal injury case.
There is no retainer.
There is no hourly clock running in the background.
The goal is simple: anyone can access legal representation without worrying about cost.
The attorney’s fee is a percentage of the recovery, explained clearly in writing at the start of the case.
A few key points:
That’s how the model keeps the risk off the client.
Attorney fees and case costs are two different things.
Attorney fees → the percentage paid for the legal work
Case costs → expenses needed to move the claim forward, such as:
These costs are tracked, explained, and discussed.
If the case resolves successfully, they are typically reimbursed from the recovery according to the signed agreement.
Contingency fees exist to:
It’s a structure designed with fairness in mind.
People often have the same questions.
Here are the straightforward answers.
“Will I get a bill during the case?”
No. There is no hourly billing.
“Do I owe anything if there’s no recovery?”
You do not owe an attorney’s fee if there is no recovery.
How case costs are handled will be explained in your agreement.
“Does hiring a lawyer cost more than handling it myself?”
A contingency fee is the same structure used throughout personal injury law.
There are no upfront costs either way. The difference is that an attorney handles the legal and insurance process for you.
A clear agreement should include:
You should always feel comfortable with the explanation.
Percentages vary based on case type, complexity, and stage. Everything is explained in writing.
Yes. Fees must comply with the ethical rules in your jurisdiction.
Your agreement will detail this. It is always explained before you sign.
You have the right to change representation. The financial terms are determined by the agreements you have with each lawyer.
Some fee structures adjust if a lawsuit is filed. This is explained in the written agreement.
If you want to understand how contingency fees apply to your situation, the firm can walk you through the terms clearly before you make any decisions.
No pressure. Just information.
