Fees & Costs

Contingency fees, case costs and medical liens, explained with worked examples so you know what actually reaches you.

3 guides about 6 minutes of reading

Most read How Contingency Fees Work With a contingency fee, your personal injury lawyer charges nothing upfront and is paid a percentage of the money they recover for you, commonly about 33% if the case settles before a lawsuit and… Read the guide → 2 min
  1. Attorney Fees vs. Case Costs The attorney fee is what your lawyer earns, usually a percentage of your recovery. Case costs are out-of-pocket expenses to build the case, like filing fees,… 2 min read
  2. How to Avoid Hidden Fees in a Personal Injury Case To avoid surprise deductions, get a written fee agreement that spells out the percentage at each stage, how costs are handled and who pays them if… 2 min read

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