If you were injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. However, personal injury claims can be tricky, and personal injury law is complex and convoluted. For this reason, it is in your best interests to allow a serious personal injury lawyer to take over your case and fight for a fair settlement on your behalf. You may wonder though if it’s worth it to hire a lawyer. Will the settlement you win make up for the cost of attorney fees and then some?
Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they don’t get paid unless their client gets paid. However, contingency fees are not cheap, and usually amount to 30 to 40 percent of a client’s winnings. In addition to their “commission,” the lawyer also gets reimbursed for their time. That said, if you were to win, you would have to repay your lawyer for the hours they spent working on your case and other related expenses. In the end, your lawyer may end up walking away with more cash in their pocket than you. For some personal injury victims, this is not worth the cost. So, how can you tell if hiring a lawyer is a worthwhile investment for you? A serious personal injury lawyer will allow you to schedule a free consultation in which you discuss the merits of your case. An experienced attorney will even guestimate at the value of your claim and let you know a) if you stand a chance at winning and b) if the settlement you were to win would be worth your time or theirs. The good news is that a personal injury attorney won’t take on your case if they think that you cannot win, as that means they don’t get paid. Additionally, because they stand to make less than you before expenses are paid, they won’t take on your case if they don’t think you stand to win a reasonable amount. All that said, take it as a good sign if a serious personal injury lawyer agrees to represent you.
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