A contingency fee is a payment arrangement that allows you to hire a personal injury attorney without paying attorney fees upfront. Instead of billing by the hour, your attorney’s fee is based on a percentage of the compensation recovered through a settlement or court verdict. If there is no recovery, you generally do not owe attorney fees.
At Paulozzi, Alkire & Condeni Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent personal injury clients on a contingency fee basis. That means you can pursue your claim without worrying about paying attorney fees while your case is ongoing.
No. You do not pay any upfront attorney fees to hire our firm.
From the day we are retained until your case is resolved, we advance the costs of investigating and pursuing your claim. This allows you to focus on your recovery instead of worrying about paying legal expenses while your case is pending.
During your free consultation, we will explain our contingency fee agreement and answer any questions you have before you decide whether to hire our firm.
In most personal injury cases, you pay nothing out of pocket while your case is being handled.
Personal injury claims often involve expenses such as:
Our firm advances these costs while your case is pending. If we successfully recover compensation for you through a settlement or court verdict, those expenses are addressed according to the terms of your contingency fee agreement.
Our firm advances the costs associated with investigating and pursuing your personal injury claim.
Depending on the circumstances, those expenses may include:
Advancing these expenses allows injured individuals to pursue their legal rights without paying significant costs while their case is ongoing.
If we do not recover compensation for you, you generally do not owe attorney fees.
Unlike hourly billing arrangements, a contingency fee means our fee depends upon successfully recovering compensation on your behalf.
During your free consultation, we will explain how our contingency fee agreement works, including how attorney fees and litigation expenses are handled, so you understand exactly what to expect before making any decisions.
Most personal injury cases are resolved through negotiated settlements. However, if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation, filing a lawsuit may become necessary.
Like many personal injury law firms, our contingency fee changes if a lawsuit is filed because litigation often requires a significant investment of additional time, resources, expert witnesses, depositions, court costs, and other case expenses.
However, our attorney fee does not increase simply because your case proceeds to trial.
We also provide an additional client protection that we believe is unique. Under our written contingency fee agreement, our attorney fee will never exceed your net recovery. If necessary, our fee is reduced to ensure you receive more from your settlement or verdict than the attorney fee itself.
During your free consultation, we will explain exactly how our contingency fee agreement works and answer any questions you may have.
Yes. Most personal injury attorneys represent clients on a contingency fee basis.
A contingency fee allows injured individuals to pursue compensation without paying attorney fees while their case is pending. Instead, the attorney is paid only if compensation is successfully recovered through a settlement or court verdict.
This arrangement allows people to seek legal representation regardless of their financial circumstances and aligns the attorney’s interests with those of the client because the attorney’s fee depends on achieving a successful outcome.
Every personal injury case is different, so there is no formula for determining its value. The compensation available depends on many factors, including the severity of your injuries, the medical treatment you received, your financial losses, and how the injury has affected your daily life.
Factors that may affect the value of a personal injury claim include:
Because every claim is unique, an experienced Ohio personal injury attorney can evaluate your case and explain the factors that may affect its value.
Possibly. If your injuries prevent you from working, you may be able to recover compensation for income and employment benefits you lost because of the accident.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
Documentation such as employment records, wage statements, tax records, and medical documentation is often used to establish these losses.
Medical expenses are often one of the largest components of a personal injury claim.
Depending on the circumstances, compensation may include:
The amount recoverable depends on the evidence, the nature of your injuries, and the specific facts surrounding your case. Keeping copies of your medical bills, receipts, and treatment records can help document your damages.
If another party’s negligence caused your injuries, compensation may be available for both economic and non-economic damages.
Depending on the facts of your case, compensation may include:
The compensation available depends on the severity of your injuries, the available evidence, the insurance coverage involved, and the specific facts surrounding your claim.
The information provided in these FAQs is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. Every personal injury case is unique. If you have questions about your specific situation, contact an experienced Ohio personal injury attorney for a free consultation.
