A personal injury lawyer will typically offer a victim a free case evaluation. Once this process is complete, an attorney will explain your legal options so you can make an informed decision about what works best for you and your family. Then you will have to decide if you want them to represent you for handling your personal injury claim.
Should you opt to hire an attorney, they will present you with a detailed retainer agreement that explains all fees and costs that may apply to your claim. However, unless the law firm succeeds in obtaining a settlement on your behalf, you will not need to pay attorney’s fees. This is commonly called a contingency fee, and is common amongst personal injury attorneys.
When a lawyer works on a contingency fee basis, they work on all aspects of your case without you worrying about paying an hourly attorney’s fee upfront. The attorney gets paid when your claim settles and if you do not get a settlement, then you do not pay attorney’s fees.
When you have suffered an injury, or your family has lost a loved one due to a negligent or deliberate act of another person, contact our Mt. Pleasant personal injury attorneys. After your free case evaluation, you can decide the best way forward for your family and get answers to your other questions.