For someone who was injured because of someone else’s negligence, the cost of hiring a personal injury attorney can be a significant concern. This anxiety can be heightened because personal injuries often bring mounting medical expenses, lost time from work, and other financial burdens.

To address these concerns, Muth Law handles personal injury claims under our No-Fee Promise. This is our guarantee that clients will not pay us an attorney fee unless we recover a settlement or verdict for them. We even advance the costs and expenses of pursuing the case.

Since our founding in 1987, Muth Law has been a family-owned law firm, committed to seeking justice for the thousands of families we have served over the years. We understand the uncertainty that often accompanies a personal injury, and we want our clients to receive the same high-quality legal representation we would want for our own family members.

What Is a Contingent Fee?

A contingent fee agreement is a contract for legal services under which the attorney only receives a fee if the client receives a settlement or recovers on a judgment. Instead of paying by the hour or a flat fee, the client only pays if the attorney settles the case or collects on a judgment. The lawyer advances the costs and expenses of pursuing the case and is paid a fee that is a percentage of the total recovery. If the case is successful, the attorney receives a percentage of the total recovery—typically 1/3 to 40%. If there is no recovery, no attorney fee is owed.

Access to Justice

A contingent fee agreement makes high-quality legal representation accessible to individuals who might not otherwise be able to afford an attorney. This fee structure has the added benefit of aligning the attorney’s interests with the client’s, motivating the attorney to recover the maximum compensation for the client.

Additional Costs and Expenses

Beyond the attorney’s legal fee, various other costs and expenses can accumulate that can affect the amount the client ultimately receives. These expenses are essential to building a successful case. The attorney advances them so the case can proceed without immediate cost to the client. The attorney is then reimbursed for case expenses from the total settlement or verdict award.

Court Costs

Court costs include the initial filing fee plus any additional fees and court expenses incurred throughout the litigation, such as the cost to hire a court reporter and videographer, charges for serving documents on involved parties, and expenses for obtaining official transcripts.

Document Retrieval

Personal injury cases can be document-intensive, and obtaining the necessary documentation is essential to successfully litigating a claim. These documents are required to establish essential elements of the claim, including the circumstances surrounding the accident, the medical care and treatment received, and how the accident affected the injured person’s life. The cost of retrieving these documents can vary, but acquiring them is essential to building a successful case.

Investigation Expenses

Gathering evidence to prove the essential elements of a personal injury claim may require assistance from investigators and other professionals. These individuals provide invaluable evidence to explain the circumstances of the accident and strengthen the case. Expenses may include costs associated with locating and interviewing witnesses, investigation and surveillance to document a defendant’s activities, obtaining accident reports, or conducting background checks on the defendants or other witnesses.

Expert Witnesses Fees

Expert testimony is required in almost every personal injury case. A medical professional must establish that the accident was the direct and proximate cause of the victim’s injuries. Economists and life care planners may be called to testify about the financial impact of those injuries, future medical needs, or anticipated economic losses. An accident reconstruction expert might use diagrams, models, computer simulations, and accident reports to analyze how the accident happened and who caused it.

What Are the Benefits of a Contingent Fee?

A contingent fee agreement in personal injury cases has several benefits:

• Individuals facing financial distress should not be denied access to high-quality legal representation. A contingent fee allows injured individuals to file a lawsuit and seek justice for their injuries without paying a fee unless their case is won.
• Clients receive high-quality legal representation from an experienced personal injury attorney. Handling a personal injury case on a contingent fee means the attorney has no incentive to give the client false hope about the likelihood of success in their case.
• The cost of litigation continues to rise and is unaffordable for many people. A contingent fee agreement allows the attorney to advance the costs and expenses of litigation without seeking reimbursement until the case is resolved.

What Are the Risks of Getting Started with My Case?

There is absolutely no risk in contacting our office to get started on your case. We will learn about your situation and provide an honest assessment of your likelihood of success. If you wish to move forward, you can sign our contingent fee agreement and we will begin working on your case. We guarantee that you will not be charged an attorney fee unless you recover a settlement or verdict.

Contact Muth Law Today

Muth Law is based in Ann Arbor and represents injured people in Ypsilanti, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, and throughout Michigan. Please contact us to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your hunting accident injury matter.

Call 734-481-8800 or contact us via e-mail. We look forward to serving your family.