How Contingency Fees Work (No Fees Unless We Win)
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You don't need money up front to hire a personal injury lawyer. Here's how contingency fees make representation accessible.
What Is a Contingency Fee?
A contingency fee means your attorney's payment is contingent — dependent — on winning your case. You agree to a percentage of the recovery, and that fee is paid from the settlement or verdict. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
No Upfront Costs
You don't pay anything out of pocket to start. We front the costs of investigating your case — records, experts, filing fees — and those case costs are typically repaid from the recovery at the end.
If We Don't Win, You Don't Owe
If your case does not result in compensation, you do not owe attorney fees. This aligns our interests with yours: we only succeed when you do.
Why This Matters
After an injury, medical bills and lost wages can make hiring a lawyer seem impossible. Contingency fees remove that barrier, giving anyone — regardless of finances — access to experienced legal representation.
The Law Office of Michael V. Jehdian has worked on contingency for injury victims since 1996. Call 888-977-8899 for a free, no-obligation consultation.
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