This question comes up in almost every car accident case. Understandably, you care about finances during this difficult time. While you are focused on recovering from your injuries, you are getting bills in the mail and the last thing you want to do is face a mounting legal bill. Here’s the good news: In addition to offering a free consultation where an attorney can explain the legal process and help you understand what compensation you may recover, you will likely not have to pay any attorney fees upfront. Fresno car accident lawyers at The May Firm, for example, will often take cases on a contingency basis. This means that unless your attorney can secure a settlement on your behalf, you will not pay attorney fees. Once your case has settled, your lawyer’s fees will come only out of the final settlement amount (or court judgment).