The amount that you receive will depend on a number of factors, including the severity of your injuries. Getting back your health is more important than the money. Make that your number one priority. Generally, you will make a claim for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and loss of wages. If your injuries result in permanent anatomical impairment, there are other damages to which you will be entitled.
Every case is different.
This fee is often one-third. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney's fee. There may be other costs, however, such as for doctors, medical records, etc. This arrangement permits the victim to employ the services of a competent attorney, one capable of pursuing the appropriate legal theories and devoting the necessary financial resources. At a time when the victim cannot normally afford to incur hourly legal charges or to engage expensive investigators or experts, the contingency fee arrangement assures that the victim's rights can be protected and pursued.