How Contingency Fees Work — You Don't Pay Unless We Win

The number one reason people hesitate to call an attorney after an accident is money. They assume they can’t afford a lawyer — especially when they’re already dealing with medical bills and lost wages. Here’s the reality: you don’t pay us a dime unless we recover money for you.

What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee means the attorney’s payment is “contingent” on winning your case. If we recover nothing, you owe nothing. If we recover a settlement or verdict, our fee is a percentage of that recovery — typically one-third (33.3%).

This means there’s zero upfront cost to you. No retainer. No hourly billing. No invoices while your case is pending. The risk is on us, not you.

Why This Model Exists

Personal injury law operates on contingency because the people who need attorneys most — accident victims dealing with injuries, medical bills, and lost income — are the least able to pay hourly legal fees. Contingency fees ensure everyone has access to quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation.

What’s Included?

Our contingency fee covers all attorney time — investigation, negotiation, litigation, trial. Case costs — filing fees, medical record requests, expert witnesses, court reporters — are typically advanced by the firm and reimbursed from the settlement.

The Math

If your case settles for $150,000 and the contingency fee is 33.3%, the attorney fee is $50,000, case costs might be $3,000, medical liens and subrogation come next, and the remainder goes to you. Your attorney should walk you through a detailed settlement statement showing every deduction.

Why You Come Out Ahead

Studies consistently show that accident victims represented by attorneys recover significantly more — even after the attorney’s fee — than victims who negotiate directly with insurance companies. The insurance company knows this too, which is why they push for quick settlements before you hire a lawyer.

The Law Badgers work on contingency. The consultation is free. The case evaluation is free. You pay nothing unless we win. Call (833) DTF-IGHT.