How Much Can An Accident Lawyer Charge?

If you have been injured in an accident and need an accident lawyer, you are likely wondering how much a lawyer can charge to help you get compensation from the negligent party.

An experienced and knowledgeable attorney plays an essential role in helping victims obtain just compensation for their injuries. So it’s important to understand the range of legal fees that may apply to your case. From contingency fee arrangements with no up-front cost to hourly billing based on the amount of time invested in your case, this blog post breaks down what you need to know about paying an injury lawyer and getting fair compensation for accidents or injuries.

How do accident lawyers typically get paid?

For people worried about what it will cost to hire a reputable accident lawyer to help them, it is essential to point out that most accident lawyers do not handle cases hourly. Instead, they take cases on a contingency basis. This means they do not ask for or require any monetary payment from you upfront, and they are typically not going to get any payment from you unless they win your case. The accident lawyer is taking a percentage of what they get for you on a contingency basis. That’s how they get paid. So it doesn’t matter what your financial means are.

From a purely business perspective, a personal injury lawyer is investing in your case. They are taking on the financial risk of representing you and your case. So when a lawyer takes your case on contingency, they believe in it. They believe they can recover money for you. If they didn’t think that, they wouldn’t be taking the case because the lawyer has to spend costs and time all in advance.

How the contingency fee amount is determined

To answer how much an accident lawyer will charge, we have to look at the range of typical contingency fees. Some accident lawyers charge 33 and 1/3 percent of whatever settlement or monetary recovery they get on your behalf. However, many of the best injury lawyers with a reputation for gaining the best results for clients now charge 40%. Lastly, some lawyers have a tiered contingency fee system where they charge one-third pre-filing, 40% after filing, and then some charge up to 45% if the case were is appealed.

However, if you have a case that involves a minor, their case settlement has to be approved by the court. Typically, a court will not approve a contingency fee for a lawyer over and above 25% in a minor’s case. The same thing is true for cases where a plaintiff is a person with a disability that lacks mental capacity. In that case, the settlement has to be approved by the court, and typically they’re only going to approve up to a 25% contingency fee as well.

Consider these contingency fees if you are looking for the right accident lawyer. Our law firm believes in being upfront about our fees so you can make the best decision for your case. Our firm typically handles injury cases in California on a 40% contingency fee basis. But as you will see from our reviews, we have a lengthy list of clients who have been very happy with the results we have obtained for them.

Should you have any questions after being injured in an accident, call us today to learn more about how we can help you win your case. Additional information here.

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By Justin H. King, Esq. | Posted on February 8, 2023

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