A contingency fee arrangement allows us to represent you at no upfront cost.
If you have been injured in any type of accident, whether it be in a car accident, by a defective product, in a slip and fall or by a dog bite, you are likely incredibly stressed out. You may have significant medical bills, and be out of work while you recover from your injuries. Your bills may be mounting, and along with it, your level of anxiety. How can you possibly afford to pay for a lawyer so that you can hold the other person responsible for your accident?
In this situation, you may be tempted to just take whatever settlement the insurance company offers. It may seem a lot easier to just take the check and move forward with your life. But in many cases, the insurance company will not offer you the full value of your claim — leaving you with unpaid bills and damages that are not covered.
The good news is that many personal injury attorneys offer what is known as contingency fee arrangements. In this type of fee agreement, you pay no upfront fee — nothing at all. In fact, you will not pay a dime unless your attorney gets money for you. That means that you can hire an attorney and he or she will work for you at absolutely no cost to you for however long it takes for your case to settle or go to trial. Your attorneys only get paid if and when you do; if they do not get money for you, they do not get paid. Typically, a contingency fee arrangement provides that your lawyers will get a percentage of your total recovery, which can be anywhere from 30 to 40 percent, depending on whether or not the case went to trial. You will also generally be responsible for the costs associated with your case, such as expert witness fees or filing fees.
This type of fee arrangement allows victims of accidents to get the legal help they need when they need it. Most people do not have the funds to pay for a lawyer set aside just in case something catastrophic like an accident occurs. Using a contingency fee agreement allows people hurt in accidents to recover for their injuries and get the legal advice and representation that they may not otherwise be able to afford. When you hire a lawyer on a contingency fee basis, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.
At PLBH, we have a strong track record of success representing clients in personal injury cases. We offer free initial consultations where we explain your legal rights and options, including whether or not you have a viable legal claim. We have represented clients in a range of cases, include truck accidents, motorcycle crashes, car accidents, dog bikes, pedestrian collisions, slip and falls, dog bites, train accidents, construction accidents and more. Contact our office today at (800) 435-7542 or info@plblaw.com to schedule a free appointment. We will work hard get the highest possible recovery for you, and we will never charge a fee unless we recover money for you!