#3 How much will it cost me to hire a personal injury attorney?

QUESTION: How much will it cost me to hire a personal injury attorney?

ANSWER: Consulting a personal injury attorney costs nothing upfront; initial consultations are free, allowing you to discuss your claim and understand the process. Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you only pay if they secure a settlement for you. It’s essential to ask if it’s in your financial interest to hire them, considering any unique aspects of your claim. Around 60% of individuals don’t need an attorney, but everyone benefits from professional advice to navigate their claim effectively.

How much will it cost me to hire a personal injury attorney?

This is a question that we hear a lot. Hiring a professional, no matter what they do, is seldom inexpensive — especially for attorneys.

The good news is it costs you absolutely nothing. It costs zero to talk to an attorney on the phone or in person.

It’s your opportunity to get good information about the personal injury claims process, the dos and don’ts of communicating and dealing with insurance companies, and how to protect yourself and your claim. It’s your decision whether to hire an attorney or not.

Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis.

If you decide to hire a lawyer and they don’t negotiate a settlement on your behalf with the insurance company, you don’t owe a fee.

When talking to an attorney for the first time, ask them, “Is it my financial interest to hire you?” The next important question is, “Are there things going on with my claim that are cause for concern?” Whether that is preexisting conditions, gaps in treatment, or questions over who’s at fault for causing the accident, make sure you are getting all the information you need so that you can make the right decision for you as to whether you should hire an attorney or not.

For about sixty percent of the people involved in personal injury accidents, they don’t need to hire an attorney, but all of them need good advice and help to understand the personal injury claims process. There is no fee or obligation for an initial consultation and case evaluation with an experienced lawyer.

You have nothing to lose and information and help to gain that will help you have the best possible outcome with your claim.

Whether you’re our client or not, we want to be a bridge of support for you.

We’ve developed a robust library of articles and videos organized into four topics which include our responses to the personal injury claim-related questions we’re asked most often.

• Top 10 Personal Injury Claim Mistakes to Avoid
• What You Need to Know About Your Claim
• How Are My Medical Bills & Wage Loss Paid
• How to Prepare for Your Independent Medical Exam

The articles provide advice and guidelines to help you navigate each phase of the personal injury claims process. Whether we represent you or not, we are passionate about helping you protect your rights, you receiving the medical care you need to recover from your injuries, and having the information you need to avoid mistakes that can harm your personal injury claim.