How Do Contingency Fees Work?

If you’ve been injured in a car accident in Atlanta, you might wonder how you can afford a lawyer when medical bills and expenses are already piling up. The good news is that most Atlanta car accident lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and no fees unless your lawyer wins your case.

A contingency fee is a payment arrangement designed to make legal help accessible to everyone — not just those who can afford expensive hourly rates. Instead of charging you as the case progresses, your attorney’s fee comes out of the settlement or verdict they secure on your behalf.

Here’s what that means for you:

• No upfront costs: You don’t pay anything when you hire your lawyer.

• No hourly billing: Your lawyer only gets paid after your case is successfully resolved.

• The lawyer takes a percentage of the recovery: Typically, this percentage ranges from 33% to 40% depending on whether your case settles out of court or goes to trial.

• No win, no fee: If your attorney doesn’t recover compensation for you, you owe nothing — not even for their time or resources.

This type of agreement gives your lawyer a powerful incentive to fight for the maximum possible settlement, because their success depends entirely on your success. It also levels the playing field between injured victims and large insurance companies that have teams of attorneys working to minimize payouts.

At Atlanta Auto Law, we cover all upfront case costs, including filing fees, expert witnesses, investigations, and accident reconstruction — so you never have to worry about paying out of pocket while you recover. When your case is resolved, those costs are simply deducted from your final settlement.

Contingency fees make it possible for anyone, regardless of their financial situation, to access top-quality legal representation. You can focus on healing while your attorney handles every part of your case — from negotiations to court representation — without adding financial pressure.

If you were injured in an accident, don’t let worries about cost stop you from getting the help you need. Contact Atlanta Auto Law today for a free, no-obligation consultation. You’ll pay nothing unless we win your case — guaranteed.