Most brain injury lawyers will work on a contingency fee basis. This means that they only get paid if they win or settle your case, and they receive a percentage of the compensation that you are awarded at trial or through a settlement. Brain injury lawyers typically receive between 30 and 40 percent of your award. While this may sound like a lot, it’s important to consider what you’d be able to recover without a lawyer – which often is nothing. There’s also no financial risk to you, as you don’t have to spend any money upfront and you only have to pay legal fees if you are awarded money.