I bill my personal injury clients on a contingent fee basis. That means that you don't pay me unless and until I get you a recovery for your personal injury claim.
The contingent fee structure is favorable to a client particularly on auto accident, brain injuries, wrongful death, crosswalk accidents, premises liability, bike or truck injuries and other personal injury cases for a number of reasons.
First of all, the contingent fee structure takes the risk out of protecting your right to recover for your personal injuries. I take the risk of success. It is very difficult for someone who doesn't deal with the insurance companies on a daily basis to know with any accuracy what their case is worth. I would be very skeptical of even a lawyer who tells you they can put an exact dollar value on your case. What I can do is tell you where the strengths and weaknesses of your case lie, and what buttons to push with the insurance company to help them see the strengths of your case as well. I deal with these companies every day, in fact I used to work for them. I can evaluate your case and take the risk of recovery.
The second benefit of the contingent fee is that we are on the same team in prosecuting your personal injury claim. You often hear about clients complaining that all their lawyer cares about is sending them bills. With the contingent fee structure, that tension between lawyer and client is eliminated. We are working together toward one goal: maximizing your recovery on your personal injury claim.
With these two benefits in place, the third and most important benefit naturally follows. I am able to take your case and prosecute it while you get on with your recovery, and hopefully back to your daily life. While ultimately it is your case, I can take off your hands the hours of research, writing and calls to the insurance company. I can handle the gathering of complicated medical records and negotiations with the insurance company. And, if and when the time comes, I can try your case to a jury.