Most people have never been involved in a lawsuit. If you are the victim of an accident, you may feel anxious about pursuing a personal injury claim.
If you’ve been injured, one of your first steps after medical treatment should be selecting a personal injury attorney. Most lawyers offer free consultations, during which you can discuss your situation, decide if you have a claim, and learn about your potential client-attorney relationship.
When selecting a lawyer to represent your personal injury case, it’s important to ask how the firm structures its fees.
Most personal injury attorneys are paid on a “contingency” fee basis, which means there is no fee unless your case is successful (Note: There may be court or other costs involved). In most instances, if you are awarded monetary compensation, attorney fees start at approximately 33 1/3% of the total recovery. If the defense decides to settle, the rate remains at 33 1/3%.
If it’s necessary to file suit, however, many law firms will increase their fee to 40% or higher.
At The Decker Law Firm, we do NOT increase our fee. It’s fixed at 33 1/3%, whether we settle, file suit, or take your case to trial.
We want you to feel comfortable, knowing everything we do, every step we take in your case, is for your greatest benefit, not ours. After all, at The Decker Law Firm, the most important thing is helping people.
If you or a loved one has been injured, call the Decker Law Firm for a free, no-obligation consultation right now at 757-622-3317.