One of the biggest reasons people hesitate to call a lawyer after an injury is fear of the cost. The good news is that nearly all Idaho personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless they recover money for you.
What Contingency Means
Under a contingency arrangement, the attorney's fee is a percentage of the final recovery. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. This aligns the lawyer's interests with yours — they only get paid when you do.
Typical Percentages
- Many injury cases settle for a fee in the range of one third of the recovery.
- The percentage may increase if the case goes to trial or appeal.
- Case costs (filing fees, expert witnesses, records) are separate and usually advanced by the firm.
- Everything should be spelled out clearly in a written fee agreement.
Always read your fee agreement carefully and ask how case costs are handled if the case does not succeed.
No Upfront Cost to Get Started
Because of the contingency model, you can speak with an attorney and pursue a claim without paying anything upfront. A free consultation lets you understand your options at no risk.
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