Do you charge upfront? How do contingency fees work?
Most personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis. That typically means there are no upfront attorney fees and the attorney fee is tied to the result.
Fees versus costs
It is important to understand the difference between:
- Attorney fees, usually a percentage of the recovery
- Case costs, which can include filing fees, records, depositions, and experts
Your written fee agreement should clearly explain how fees and costs are handled.
What you should ask before signing
- How fees are calculated
- How costs are advanced and reimbursed
- Whether costs are owed if there is no recovery
- How settlement decisions are made
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If you have questions about fees or costs, call 760-469-9110.