Contingency fee agreements make it easier for people to get legal help after an accident or injury by getting rid of the money problems that keep many people from getting good legal help. With this payment plan, clients can make valid claims without having to pay for lawyers up front, hourly rates or expensive retainer fees. We believe everyone should have access to good legal representation no matter how much money they have right now.
The contingency fee model is simple: lawyers only get paid if they win money for their clients. Clients don’t have to pay legal fees if the case doesn’t end in a good settlement or verdict. This setup makes it easy for both lawyers and clients to work together because they both only benefit when the case ends well.
Many people who have been in accidents are afraid to call lawyers because they are afraid of getting huge legal bills that will make their already bad financial situation worse. These worries often keep people who deserve it from getting the money they need for medical bills, lost wages and other damages caused by someone else’s carelessness. With contingency plans, people don’t have to worry about money and can still get legal help when they need it most.
Before we agree to represent someone on a contingency basis we thoroughly review each case to protect our firm and the potential client. This process makes sure we only take on cases that have a good chance of winning based on the evidence we have and the law that applies. We have a lot of experience so we can spot strong claims and come up with good ways to get good results.
The percentage charged under contingency agreements varies based on many things such as how complicated the case is, how much work is required and when the case is resolved. Cases that settle quickly through negotiations usually have lower percentages than those that need a lot of litigation or trial time. We discuss these things openly during the first meeting so clients know exactly how much they will have to pay.
Lawyers who work on a contingency fee basis put a lot of time and money into their cases without knowing if they will be paid. These costs include hiring experts, filing papers in court, getting medical records and other costs related to the case. Successful businesses need to manage these upfront costs while still providing good representation.There are many lawyers in Mississauga who work on a contingency basis in various practice areas and case types. This type of fee arrangement is often used in personal injury cases, employment disputes and some civil litigation cases. Not all legal cases are suitable for contingency representation. This is especially true for cases where you need ongoing legal advice or are defending yourself against a crime.
Our firm handles a wide range of contingency cases such as when clients need a Slip and Fall Lawyer to help them with premises liability claims that involve unsafe property conditions. This broad range of experience allows us to look at different types of cases and decide which ones are good for contingency representation based on their legal merits and the amount of money that could be recovered.
The contingency system makes lawyers work hard and get the best results for their clients because they only get paid if they win. This gives lawyers many reasons to thoroughly prepare cases, negotiate well with insurance companies and seek the highest possible compensation through all legal means. When interests are aligned things often go better than when they are billed in the usual way.
Clients should know that contingency agreements usually cover legal fees but may not cover other costs of the case such as medical record costs, expert witness fees or court filing fees. During initial consultations we discuss these possible costs and make sure clients know all of their financial obligations during the legal process.
Some contingency lawyers make clients pay for their cases no matter what happens while others pay for the costs up front and only get them back from successful settlements. We set up our contracts so that clients’ money is safe and they don’t have to pay for things they didn’t expect.
Call Longo Lawyers if you need a lawyer but are worried about the cost up front. We can talk to you about contingency fee options in Mississauga. We offer experienced legal services with payment plans so anyone who needs professional legal help can get it.