If your medical malpractice attorney believes you have a case that is worth litigating, the lawyer will handle the case on a contingency fee basis.  This means that the lawyer will pay all the upfront costs and only be reimbursed and take a fee if you win.  The contingency fee agreement recognizes that most people cannot afford to pay a lawyer up front to handle medical malpractice cases.  These malpractice cases are some of the most expensive cases to handle.  They involve expert testimony from specialists in many different fields.  Your medical malpractice attorney can talk to you about the costs and benefits of handling a medical malpractice case so that you can make an informed decision about how you can proceed.