You’ve heard our law firm say this repeatedly – you won’t pay unless we win. Across many practice areas within the legal system, particularly personal injury law, this approach to fighting your case is called working on a “contingency fee” basis. In fact, according to findings in 2022 by the Florida Bar, over one-third of survey respondents said their firms handle contingency fee cases.
There are no upfront costs or retainers when hiring an attorney to defend your rights… and that matters when you’re focused on recovering from your injuries after an accident. Here are three reasons why you should consider a law firm, like Gallagher & Hagopian, that handles cases on a contingency fee basis.
Didn’t Win? You Don’t Pay – After an accident, life can become difficult in many ways, from struggling mentally and emotionally to losing the ability to work and make a living because of the injuries you’ve suffered. The financial stress of hiring a personal injury attorney shouldn’t be an added stress. With a contingency fee structure, we only get paid if we successfully recover compensation, whether that’s through a settlement or jury verdict. The financial “risk” is on us – not you as a client.
Extra Motivation To Maximize Compensation – We’re fully invested, working not only to win but win big. The accident victim’s interests are the same as ours: to recover the most compensation possible. Law firms working on a contingency fee basis are motivated to negotiate fiercely with insurance companies and, if they say “no,” are prepared to fight for their clients’ rights at trial. With this approach, your best interests are always prioritized, and your attorney is motivated to go the above and beyond.
Experienced Legal Help Is Affordable – It’s not every day that an accident victim – or anyone needing a lawyer – can financially afford an attorney who knows how to successfully navigate our complex legal system. When hiring a law firm, you’re not only paying for experienced representation but also for costs associated with filing your case, the discovery process, and bringing in expert witnesses and crash reconstruction specialists. A full legal battle can become expensive – and contingency fees give local law firms the opportunity to truly help accident victims who may otherwise be discouraged from seeking help because they can’t pay out of pocket.
When You Hire Us, We’ll Go the Extra Mile
At Gallagher & Hagopian, we only win when you win, and how we approach your needs matters. Our team views accidents and injuries as deeply personal experiences, which is why we come to wherever you’re located, provide you with direct access to the attorney handling your case and more. Going the extra mile – it’s how we’ve recovered over $300 million for clients in Sarasota and Manatee counties.