People who can’t afford good legal services can get legal help through contingency fee arrangements. With this payment plan, clients can make claims without having to pay for legal services up front or by the hour. We believe everyone should have access to good legal help, no matter how much money they have right now.
The contingency fee model allows lawyers to get paid only if they win money for their clients. Clients don’t have to pay legal fees if the case doesn’t go their way. This is good for both lawyers and clients because they only get paid if the case wins.
A lot of people don’t want to call lawyers after an accident or injury because they are worried about the cost. These worries often keep victims who deserve it from getting the money they need for medical bills, lost wages and other damages. Contingency fee agreements get rid of these money problems and make sure everyone can still get legal help.
Before we agree to represent someone on a contingency basis, we review each case carefully. This process protects both our company and potential clients by making sure we only take cases that have a good chance of winning. Because we have a lot of experience, we can spot strong claims and come up with good ways to get good results.
The percentage charged in contingency arrangements varies depending on how complicated the case is and when the settlement happens. Cases that settle quickly usually have lower percentages than those that need a lot of court time or litigation. We discuss these things openly during the first meeting so clients fully understand how the fees work.
Lawyers who work on a contingency fee basis put a lot of time and money into their cases without being sure they will get paid. Costs for investigations, expert witnesses, filing in court and other case related expenses are all included in this investment. Lawyers who want to be successful need to run their businesses carefully so they can cover these costs up front while still providing good service.
There are many lawyers in Toronto who work on a contingency basis in various practice areas. This kind of fee arrangement is often used in personal injury cases, employment disputes and some types of civil litigation. But not all legal cases are good for contingency representation. This is especially true for cases that need ongoing advice or criminal defense. We take on many types of contingency cases, including when clients need a Slip and Fall Lawyer for premises liability claims. Our broad experience allows us to look at different types of cases and decide which ones are good for contingency representation based on their merits and the amount of money that can be recovered.
Lawyers work faster and get better results for their clients when they use the contingency fee system. Lawyers have strong incentives to thoroughly prepare cases, negotiate well and get as much money as possible because they only get paid if they win. When interests are aligned like this, the results are often better than with traditional billing methods.
Clients should know that contingency plans usually cover legal fees but may not cover other case related costs like medical records, expert witness fees or court filing fees. During the first meeting we discuss these costs and make sure clients know what their financial obligations are during the legal process.
Some contingency lawyers make their clients pay for case costs no matter what happens, while others pay for these costs up front and only get them back from successful settlements. We believe in reducing our clients’ financial risk and making sure our contracts protect them from surprise costs whenever possible.
When choosing to work with contingency lawyers you should think carefully about their fees, experience and past successes. During initial consultations we encourage potential clients to ask lots of questions about costs, fees and timelines.
If you need a lawyer but are worried about the cost up front, call Longo Lawyers to talk about contingency fee options. We offer legal services in Toronto with flexible payment plans so everyone who needs them can get good representation.