Why Some Cases Are Hourly And Others Are Not
Why won`t you take my case for free?
Many people ask why they might have to pay for legal services versus the lawyer taking their fees after a case has settled.
See my previous posts specifically, personal injury lawyer contingency arrangements and working with a lawyer.
It`s a lawyers discretion as to whether they want to take your case or not on a contingency basis. Most lawyers will assess the case determine if there are merits to the claim and then make a decision as to whether they want to proceed with the file.
When a personal injury lawyer decides to take a case on a contingency matter he or she is investing a great deal of professional time, expertise and of course money. That means that the lawyer wants to be sure the case they are taking on is worth it. The lawyer just like the client might not see a dime for quite some time. The difference is that the lawyer will continue to push the claim forward and finance it.
In a situation where a personal injury lawyer does not want to take a case on a contingency basis they might request an hourly rate.
Most lawyers will accept injury lawsuits, car accident claims, slip and fall accidents , product and food liability claims on a contingency basis. Most lawyers will probably not take on a small claims court or general litigation matter on contingency.
If you require legal services ask the lawyer how they bill for fees and keep in mind how a contingency arrangement works.
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