One of the most common questions we hear from clients is, “How do I pay for a personal injury lawyer?” At Gates Law Firm, we understand that personal injury clients often face immense financial and emotional stress after an unexpected accident. That’s why our payment structure is designed to ease the burden and ensure you can focus on your recovery while we handle the legal process.
How Personal Injury Cases Are Different
In many areas of law, individuals must pay attorneys out of pocket, much like visiting a doctor or CPA. However, personal injury cases operate differently. At Gates Law Firm, we work on a contingency fee basis, meaning:
You pay nothing upfront.
We only receive payment if we successfully secure compensation for you.
If we don’t win, you owe us nothing for legal fees.
This approach allows us to represent clients who may already be overwhelmed by medical bills, missed paychecks, and other financial hardships stemming from their injuries.
What About Case Costs?
Not only do we defer our legal fees, but we also cover the costs associated with pursuing your case, including:
Expert witness fees
Filing lawsuits
Depositions
Obtaining medical records and accident reports
These costs are reimbursed from the compensation we secure for you. And in the rare event that we cannot recover compensation, the responsibility for these costs stays with us. You bear no financial risk when working with Gates Law Firm.
How Do Contingency Fees Work with Settlement Offers?
If your case results in a settlement or award, the contingency fee is calculated as a percentage of the total compensation. This percentage is discussed and agreed upon upfront, so there are no surprises.
For example, the fee structure might differ slightly depending on whether your case settles out of court or goes to trial. Additionally, any case-related costs we covered during the legal process, such as filing fees or expert witness expenses, are repaid from the settlement or award. We handle all the details, so you don’t have to worry about navigating this process on your own.
Do I Need to Worry About My Credit or Financial Situation?
No, working with Gates Law Firm under a contingency fee agreement won’t impact your credit or financial standing. Since you pay nothing upfront, and legal fees and case costs are only deducted after we secure compensation, you can focus entirely on your recovery without added financial stress.
Why We Offer This Payment Structure
Personal injury clients didn’t choose to be in this situation. They’re often dealing with
unexpected injuries, loss of loved ones, and immense stress. We believe that access to justice shouldn’t add to those burdens. Our contingency fee structure ensures that every client has the opportunity to receive quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.
Let Us Help You
At Gates Law Firm, we’re here to help you through this difficult time. With no upfront costs and no financial risk, you can feel confident knowing we’ll fight tirelessly to secure the
compensation you deserve.
Have questions or need guidance? Call us today for a free consultation and let’s get started on your case.
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