People who can’t afford good legal help after getting hurt or losing money can still get it through contingency fee agreements. This payment plan gets rid of the money problems that often stop deserving victims from getting professional legal help when they need it most. We think everyone should have access to good legal help, no matter how much money they have or how much they can pay upfront.
The contingency fee model lets lawyers get paid only when they get good results for their clients, either through a settlement or a court decision. Clients don’t have to pay legal fees if the case doesn’t end in a win. This setup makes lawyers and clients work together very well because both sides only win when cases are resolved.
A lot of people don’t want to call a lawyer after an accident or injury because they’re afraid of high hourly rates, big retainer fees or mounting legal bills that could make their already bad financial situation worse. These real worries often stop people who are hurt from getting the money they need for medical bills, lost wages and other damages caused by someone else’s carelessness or negligence.
Before we agree to represent someone on a contingency basis, we thoroughly review each case to make sure both our firm and the potential client are making smart decisions. This process protects everyone involved by making sure we only take on cases that have a good chance of success based on the evidence we have, the laws that apply and our experience with similar cases.
The percentage charged under contingency agreements varies based on many factors such as how complicated the case is, how much work is needed, how risky it is and when the case is resolved. Cases that settle quickly through successful negotiations usually have lower percentages than those that need a lot of litigation, expert witnesses or trials that can last for months or years.
Lawyers who work on a contingency fee basis put a lot of time, money and resources into their cases with no guarantee of getting paid or getting their money back. These costs include investigations, expert witnesses, filing in court, getting medical records and other case related costs that add up over time. Successful businesses need to maintain high standards of representation while managing these upfront costs. Brampton has many lawyers who work on a contingency basis in various areas of law and types of legal disputes. This type of fee arrangement is often used in personal injury cases, employment disputes, some civil litigation matters and some family law issues. However not all legal cases are good for contingency representation. This is especially true for cases that involve ongoing advisory services, criminal defense or routine legal transactions.
We handle a wide range of contingency cases such as when clients need a Slip and Fall Lawyer to help them with premises liability claims involving unsafe property conditions or poor maintenance. Our wide range of experience helps us 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.
Lawyers are motivated to work quickly and get the best results for their clients because they only get paid when they win. This gives people many reasons to fully prepare their cases, negotiate well with insurance companies and the other side and get the most money possible through all legal channels and remedies.
Clients should know that contingency agreements usually cover legal fees but may not cover other costs related to the case such as medical record fees, expert witness fees, court filing fees or investigation costs. We discuss these possible costs during the first meeting and make sure clients know all their financial obligations during the legal process.
Call Longo Lawyers if you need a lawyer but are worried about the costs upfront. We can help you find a contingency fee option in Brampton. We offer legal services from experienced lawyers and payment plans that make it possible for everyone who needs professional legal help to get it.