In most cases, you will still owe some type of payment to both your old attorney and your new one. However, your new lawyer will likely be able to negotiate a smaller amount. Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency, meaning that they only get paid when you do. So, the good news is that you probably won’t have to pay anything upfront. Instead, your new attorney will pay your old attorney out of your settlement. After they take their cut, you will then receive the rest.