Contingency fees aren't the only fees that injury attorneys charge. They also bill you for any expenses they incurred while working on your case. Some of the most common expenses associated with injury cases include:
- Acquisition of medical records
- Acquisition of police reports
- Expert witness fees
- Investigation fees
- Court filing fees
- Postage
Some lawyers bill clients for these expenses as they are incurred, but most will pay them upfront and subtract them from your settlement. With contingency fees and expenses, the attorney's final percentage could total between 45% and 60% of your settlement.