Personal Injury Lawyer’s Fees

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We have all seen personal injury advertisements with the slogan, “we don’t get paid unless you win.” But what does that really mean?

If you have been injured in an accident, the last thing that you want to worry about is money. Kidwell & Gallagher Injury Lawyers want to help you recover from your loss without putting you in financial hardship. Below we discuss an overview of a personal injury lawyer’s fees.

What is a Contingency Fee?

Most personal injury attorneys charge a contingency fee. A contingency fee is a fee charged to the client, but only if the client wins the case. The attorney will receive a percentage of the client’s legal recovery, usually after certain expenses are taken out.

Personal injury attorney contingency fees vary, but most attorneys charge 1/3, or 33%, of the amount the client is awarded by the court. Personal injury attorneys do keep this in mind when advising clients on the amount of damages they should request.

Contingency fees are negotiable, and it is up to the attorney and client to discuss these arrangements before proceeding with the case.

Nevada Law on Contingency Fees

In Nevada, there is a limit to how much an attorney can charge when representing a client in a medical malpractice lawsuit.

According to NRS § 7.095, an attorney cannot take a contingency fee greater than:

  • Forty percent (40%) of the first $50,000 recovered;
  • Thirty-three and one-third percent (33.3%) of the next $50,000 recovered;
  • Twenty-five percent (25%) of the next $500,000 recovered; and
  • Fifteen percent (15%) of the amount of recovery exceeds $600,000.

This law applies to all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, negotiation, or by a judgment issued by the court.

Contingency Fee Agreement

Before an attorney can begin working on your case, you will need to sign a fee agreement. This contract will initiate the attorney-client relationship and will specify how the attorney handles payments for services rendered. Nevada requires that all fee agreements must be in writing.

In Nevada, a contingency fee agreement must include the following:

  • The method by which fee is to be determined;
  • Percentage of the recovery;
  • If expenses are deducted before or after the contingency fee is calculated; and
  • Whether or not the client is responsible for expenses, regardless of the outcome.

Benefits of Contingency Fees

Charging on a contingent basis provides the following benefits:

  • Clients who are at an economic disadvantage still have the opportunity to have legal representation when they otherwise would not be able to afford it.
  • The attorney works harder to win the client’s case.
  • The attorney bears the responsibility for the outcome.

Personal injury attorneys strive to have the court rule in their client’s favor, not only for the paycheck. Attorneys Craig W. Kidwell and Barbara Gallagher understand that each client is dependent on compensation in order to get back on their feet.

Contact a Reno Personal Injury Lawyer

Accident victims may be afraid to get in touch with a lawyer because they fear the cost. The reality is that in hiring a lawyer, you will end up saving money in the end. 

An experienced personal injury attorney knows what your case is worth. We will collect the necessary evidence to help you win. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

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This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Managing Partner, Craig W. Kidwell who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a personal injury attorney.