Personal injury or accident cases are almost exclusively handled on a contingent fee basis.  A contingent fee is when the attorney fee is based upon a percentage of the recovery for the client and is only paid when money is actually paid by the defendant.  If the case is unsuccessful and there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee.  Out of pocket expenses or costs may still have to be paid even when there is no recovery. 

A complicated or catastrophic personal injury case can take an extended period of time to complete.  A contingent fee arrangement allows the client to avoid paying attorney fees while their case is pending and guarantees that a fee will be paid only if there is a recovery.  This is a significant benefit to the client.  Your money can be spent on things other than attorney fees while your case is pending.

I handle all accident and personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis.  Contact the Secrist Law Firm for a free personal injury case evaluation and further detailed discussion of contingent fees.  Clients may be responsible for certain costs and expenses.  A form contingent fee agreement is available upon request.  It is important to us that you completely understand your contingent fee agreement and we will always be willing to explain its terms.

Contingent fee agreements are not appropriate or even legal for all types of cases.  For example, contingent fee agreements are unlawful in criminal and dissolution of marriage cases.  Hourly rates and fixed retainer fees are alternatives to contingent fees.

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