One key element to remember when selecting an attorney or firm is that they must also agree to take your case. As previously mentioned, most personal injury lawyers work on contingency and receive a percentage of the damages you recover. If the settlement you are likely to receive is low, most attorneys will not accept the case.nnThe cost of operating a law firm and the potential resources involved in car accident cases are high, it is not economically sound for an attorney to take a low-paying case. Though some attorneys who forgo working on the entire claim may be willing to advise you on parts of the claim and you would pay their hourly rate for those services.