In the wake of a serious accident, money is tight. You may have missed a lot of work, spent time in the hospital, and are now facing what seems like a constant inflow of medical bills. However, this does not mean that you cannot afford a lawyer. Most burn injury lawyers accept cases on a contingency basis, meaning you will not need to pay anything upfront for the lawyer to handle your case. Only if your lawyer is able to recover compensation for you, either through a burn injury settlement or a favorable jury verdict, will you pay them a fee for their legal representation.