You’ve just been in a motor vehicle accident, slip-and-fall, construction accident, or other incident caused by someone else that resulted in your severe injuries. You know you need help paying your medical bills and covering other expenses. You’re thinking about hiring a lawyer for your personal injury claim. But you’re worried about how much a personal injury lawyer costs and wondering whether hiring an attorney is worth it.
The good news is that the upfront legal fees and court costs for personal injury cases in Alabama are minimal. In fact, when you work with Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., you will not owe your lawyer anything unless you recover compensation in your personal injury lawsuit.
How Personal Injury Lawyers Are Paid
Our personal injury lawyers do not charge hourly fees or send bills throughout your case. Instead, we work on a contingency fee basis. That means our personal injury lawyer’s payment depends on whether we recover compensation for you. If you don’t recover money on your claim, you don’t owe anything for your attorney’s legal services. If your case results in a settlement or court award, we will deduct our fee from the proceeds before passing on the rest to you.
What Is a Contingency Fee Agreement, and How Does It Work?
A contingency fee, also called a contingency agreement, is a deal you make with your lawyer to give them a percentage of the compensation you receive if you win your case. You and your lawyer agree on that percentage before the case begins. If your case is successful, the attorney’s fee comes out of the money you win. You don’t pay the fee if you don’t win anything. The attorney’s payment is contingent on you recovering money in your case. No recovery, no fee.
Do You Have to Pay Upfront for a Personal Injury Lawyer?
No, you don’t have to pay anything upfront to hire a personal injury attorney who works on contingency. At Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., we cover the costs of building your case — like court filing fees, expert witnesses, and investigations — so you don’t have to pay out of pocket. You’ll reimburse these costs from your settlement or award only if we win your case.
Is Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer Worth the Cost?
Hiring a personal injury lawyer is almost always worth it, especially when dealing with severe injuries, costly medical bills, and weeks or months of lost income. Insurance companies may act like they’re on your side after an accident, but their goal is to protect their bottom line. They might offer you a quick settlement that seems helpful but falls far short of covering your long-term needs. Without legal guidance, it’s easy to accept less than your case is worth.
With a contingency fee arrangement, you have no financial risk when hiring a personal injury lawyer. In most cases, people who hire a lawyer recover more compensation — even after legal fees — than those who go it alone. You want someone in your corner who knows how to fight and win.
Get Help from Our Personal Injury Attorneys Now
Hiring an Alabama personal injury attorney is essential for rebuilding your life and pursuing maximum compensation after an accident. Morris, King & Hodge, P.C., is ready to handle all the legal work in your personal injury case at no upfront cost to you. We’ll investigate the accident, gather your medical records and other evidence to document your injuries, and negotiate for a fair settlement. We’ll also prepare your case for trial and represent you in court should settlement negotiations fail.
Call now or complete our contact form for a free consultation about your personal injury case.
