Many accident victims refrain from contacting a personal injury lawyer because they don’t have money to pay for legal services. However, a lack of financial resources doesn’t have to stop you from getting the assistance you need.
Hire an attorney who works on a contingency fee basis – like the team at William R. Rawlings & Associates -- and you won’t need to worry about upfront fees. Below, we explain how this type of payment arrangement works.
When a personal injury lawyer takes on your case, you’ll be asked to sign a contingency fee agreement. Essentially, this document states that you’ll be provided with legal representation at no upfront cost. In the event your attorney wins your case, the arrangement establishes the amount they’ll receive – typically, this is a percentage of the damages awarded.
As a general rule, attorneys who offer contingency fee arrangements only accept cases in which they’re confident they can achieve a favorable outcome. And since they earn nothing unless they win, you can count on your lawyer making every effort to ensure that happens.
Personal injury attorneys who work on a contingency fee basis don’t require their clients to put down a deposit or retainer. Nor do they ask their clients for any money for costs incurred during the course of representation. Your lawyer will most likely cover any and all upfront expenses, including:
If your personal injury attorney wins your case, you won’t be hit with a hefty bill for the legal services rendered. Your lawyer’s fee, along with expenses and litigation costs, will be deducted from your settlement or, if your case goes to trial, the total jury award.
What happens if your case ends without a win? You get no financial compensation – but neither does your lawyer. You may still be responsible for court fees and certain expenses, which we’re sure is news you didn’t want to hear. However, your attorney won’t get paid at all if they lose your case, regardless of how long the legal process took. As such, they have a tremendous incentive to make sure you receive a fair settlement or favorable jury verdict.
The experienced professional team at William R. Rawlings & Associates is here to help you fight for the compensation you deserve – and we provide our services on a contingency fee basis to make quality legal representation easily accessible to residents of Utah, California and Idaho. For more information, or to schedule a free personal injury lawyer consultation, contact us today.