Contingency—What It Means to You

It’s a widely held belief that hiring a lawyer is expensive. It’s true, attorney hourly rates are generally high, due to the large investment of time and education required to practice law.

However, some lawyers, including many personal injury lawyers, operate on a contingency arrangement. What does that mean, you ask? It literally means you can afford experienced representation from an elite law firm—no matter what your financial situation.

Contingency in a Civil Case

Simply put, a contingency fee means you pay nothing unless the attorney is able to collect some recovery or cash settlement for your case. You and your lawyer will agree on an arrangement in which the lawyer’s payment is some percentage of whatever amount you recover for your injuries.

A contingent-fee agreement may sometimes include different percentages depending on how the case is settled. For example:25 percent if the matter settles out of court, or 30 percent if it proceeds to trial. This is due to the added expense involved in taking a case to court.

Every case is different, so the actual percentages may vary. You and your attorney will discuss the specifics before making your agreement.

We Front the Costs Associated with Your Case

As part of our contingency fee agreement, the law firm of Kuharski, Levitz and Giovinazzo will also pay any filing fees and other costs associated with your case. You have enough unexpected expenses coming your way. We’re here to help alleviate the financial worries caused by your injuries, not add to them.

Our Clients Pay Nothing Out-of-Pocket

No matter what your financial situation before your accident, you may be facing an uncertain future because of your injuries. You want the best legal representation; experienced attorneys who will fight hard for what you deserve.

Using a contingency fee arrangement, we can help any accident victim in trying to recover the highest possible compensation for his or her injuries. You’ll pay nothing unless we collect for you.