Almost all personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning they receive a portion of any settlement you receive. In Florida, the general amount of a contingency fee is 33.3% of recovery of up to $1 million if the case is settled prior to filing an answer or demand for arbitrator appointment. If the case is settled after filing an answer or demanding an appointment of arbitrators, the contingency fee amount is usually 40% up to $1 million. Some lawyers may charge an additional 30% of recoveries between $1 and $2 million either through settlement or verdict. For settlements or verdicts above $2 million, your personal injury lawyer may charge an additional 20% on the amount above that threshold.
However, at Vasilaros Wagner, you get our guarantee that we will never make more than you because your life is worth more.