Most personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning they only get paid if you win or settle your case. Here’s a simple breakdown:

💼 Contingency Fee Model

• Standard Rate:
  📌 33% to 40% of your total settlement or court award

🧮 How It Works:

💡 Example: If you settle for $300,000 before trial, your attorney may take around $100,000 (33%).

🧾 Other Possible Costs

These are separate from attorney fees and may be deducted from your settlement:

• Filing fees
• Medical records
• Expert witnesses
• Deposition or court reporting
• Investigation services

Ask up front whether these come out before or after the attorney’s fee.

🛡️ Good to Know:

• You pay nothing up front in a contingency agreement.
• If you lose the case, you typically owe nothing for attorney fees, though you might still owe case costs (depending on your agreement).
• Fees can be negotiated, especially in large or straightforward cases.