How Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Get Paid?

One of the most common questions we hear is: "How much does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?"

The answer surprises many people.

At Flattmann Law, we do not charge hourly fees or require a retainer. In fact, your initial consultation is completely free.

Instead, we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.

What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee means our fee is based on a percentage of the amount we recover for our client.

In other words, you do not pay attorney fees upfront, and you will not receive monthly bills. We only get paid if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf.

This arrangement allows injured people to obtain legal representation without worrying about paying legal fees out of pocket while they are recovering from an accident.

What About Costs and Expenses?

There are often expenses associated with pursuing a personal injury claim. Depending on the circumstances, those expenses may include obtaining medical records, purchasing accident reports, paying court costs, hiring expert witnesses, or taking depositions.

At Flattmann Law, we advance those costs during the case so our clients are not required to pay them as they arise. Those expenses are typically reimbursed at the conclusion of a successful case from the recovery obtained on the client's behalf.  

We Also Help With Property Damage Claims

Many people are surprised to learn that we routinely assist clients with the property damage portion of their claim as part of our overall representation.

That may include helping clients communicate with insurance adjusters, navigate the repair process, address total loss issues, and obtain rental vehicles when available. Whatever is recovered for the property damage portion of the claim belongs entirely to the client.

Our goal is to make the claims process as smooth as possible so our clients can focus on recovering from their injuries.

Questions About Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer?

If you were injured in a car accident, truck accident, maritime accident, or other personal injury incident, contact Flattmann Law today for a free and confidential consultation.

We represent clients throughout St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Washington Parish, and communities across the Northshore including Covington, Mandeville, Slidell, Hammond, Madisonville, and the New Orleans metro area.

Call (985) 590-6182 today.