Contingency fee agreements make it easier for people to get legal help by removing the financial barriers that often keep injured people from getting professional legal help when they need it most. Clients can make valid claims without having to pay for legal services up front, hourly rates that are too high, or large retainer fees that many can’t afford. We believe everyone should be able to get good legal help, no matter how much money they have or how quickly they can pay.
The contingency fee model is simple: lawyers only get paid when they win money for their clients through settlements or favorable court decisions. Clients usually don’t have to pay anything for legal fees if the case doesn’t go their way. This setup makes for a great partnership between lawyers and clients because both sides want the same thing: good results.
Many people who have been in an accident are afraid to call a lawyer because they don’t want to deal with huge legal bills that will make their already bad financial situation worse after an injury or loss. These real worries stop people who deserve it from getting the money they need to pay for medical bills, lost wages, rehabilitation costs and other damages caused by someone else’s carelessness or wrong behavior. Contingency plans take away all of those money worries.
Before we take on a contingency case, we thoroughly evaluate each one to make sure both our firm and the potential client are making informed decisions about what to do next. This process protects everyone involved by making sure we only take on cases that have a good chance of winning based on the evidence we have, the laws that apply and our years of experience with similar legal matters.
The percentage charged under contingency agreements can vary based on many factors such as how complex the case is, how much work is required, how risky it is and when the case is resolved. Cases that settle quickly through negotiations usually have lower percentages than cases that require a lot of litigation, expert witnesses, depositions or trials that can last for months or even years.Contingency fee lawyers invest a lot of time, money and resources into their cases without knowing if they will be paid or if they will win. These costs include the cost of investigating the case, hiring expert witnesses, filing the case in court, getting medical records, traveling and other case related costs that can add up quickly. Successful businesses must manage these initial costs while still providing high quality service.
Caledon has access to lawyers who work on a contingency basis in various practice areas and types of legal disputes that come up often. This type of fee arrangement is often used in personal injury cases, employment disputes, some civil litigation matters and some insurance disputes. However not all legal matters are suitable for contingency representation. This is especially true for cases that involve ongoing advice, criminal defense or routine business transactions.
Our firm takes on a wide range of contingency cases. For example clients may need a Slip and Fall Lawyer to help them with premises liability claims involving unsafe property conditions or careless maintenance. This wide range of experience helps us look at different types of cases and figure out which ones are good candidates 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 in court or settle. This gives people many reasons to thoroughly prepare their cases, negotiate well with insurance companies and the other side and seek the most money possible through all legal channels and remedies.
Clients should know that contingency arrangements usually cover legal fees but may not cover other costs related to the case like medical record fees, expert witness fees, court filing fees or investigation costs. During the first meeting we talk about these possible costs and make sure clients know all of their financial obligations during the legal process.
If you need a lawyer but are worried about the cost call Longo Lawyers to talk about contingency fee options in Caledon and find out how we can help you get justice without putting your money at risk.