Kirk Bernard

If you have been injured in any type of accident and you are thinking about getting in touch with a personal injury attorney in Seattle, you are probably wondering: How much is this going to cost me? That’s a fair question to ask yourself before you make such an important decision.

Almost all personal injury attorneys work on what is known as a “contingency fee.” Under this arrangement, the attorney’s fee is based on a percentage of what you are awarded in the case. If you lose the case, the attorney does not get a fee. If you hear from any personal injury attorney you approach that you need to pay upfront, you should be highly suspicious about that attorney’s motivation.

The contingency fee percentage varies and some lawyers will offer you a sliding scale based on where you are with the case and how it is settled. A one-third fee is common. It would also be in your best interest to ask whether the lawyer will calculate the fee before or after the expenses. This can make quite a bit of difference because calculating the attorney’s fee after the expenses have been deducted will increase the amount of money you receive.

If you or a loved one has been injured in Washington State, please contact the experienced Washington personal injury lawyers with The Bernard Law Group at 1-800-418-8282 or info@bernardlawgroup.com for a FREE comprehensive and confidential consultation. We can also send you our FREE brochure, which has useful educational information to help you understand your legal rights and options. Get in touch with Kirk Bernard and his skilled legal team today.