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How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Personal Injury Attorney in Florida in 2024?

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Your life can change instantly when you suffer injuries in an accident because of another party’s negligence. You could be facing substantial medical expenses, lost wages, and the uncertainty of the future. Fortunately, Florida law allows victims of negligence to recover compensation from at-fault parties through personal injury claims.

If you have a personal injury case, it is best you retain an attorney. While you are allowed to handle your case alone without an attorney, it is best to avoid doing so. Hiring a personal injury attorney offers several benefits, including legal expertise, case evaluation and strategy, investigation, evidence collection, negotiation skills, and representation in court. An important question you may be asking yourself is how much it costs to hire a personal injury attorney in Florida in 2024.

So, how much does it cost to hire a personal injury attorney in Florida in 2024? Most Florida personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee arrangement, which means you don’t pay the attorney unless you recover compensation. Below is more on contingency fee arrangements in Florida personal injury cases.

What Is a Contingency Fee Arrangement?

In a contingency fee arrangement, clients don’t pay the lawyer any upfront fees for their services. With a contingency fee arrangement, payment is contingent or dependent on the outcome of the case. If the case is successful and the client receives compensation (through a settlement or court judgment), the lawyer gets a percentage of that compensation as their fee. On the other hand, if the case is unsuccessful, the attorney does not receive a fee.

Are There Costs You Might Need To Pay Out-Of-Pocket?

Personal injury attorneys usually cover most expenses upfront and deduct the money from the final compensation. However, depending on the attorney you hire, you might be required to cover these costs even if your case is unsuccessful. These costs include court filing fees, mailing fees, expert witness fees, investigation costs, deposition costs, and medical reports. It is crucial to discuss potential out-of-pocket expenses with an attorney before hiring them.

How Much Does a Personal Injury Attorney Take as Payment?

The amount a personal injury attorney will take as payment usually depends on whether the case is settled outside of court or in court. In Florida personal injury cases, attorneys’ contingent fees range from 33.3% to 40%. If your case does not go to court, the fee will likely be on the lower end of the range. On the other hand, if a lawsuit is filed in court, the fee might be at the higher end. Usually, an attorney will deduct their payment after the costs associated with the case have been subtracted from the total compensation. You have the right to push back against an attorney who tries to deduct their fee before costs have been subtracted.

Contact Us for Legal Help

If you need a Florida personal injury attorney, please don’t hesitate to contact our Fort Lauderdale personal injury attorneys at The Pendas Law Firm.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Miami, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, Tampa, Naples, Melbourne, Ocala, Orlando, Bradenton, West Palm Beach, and Daytona Beach areas.

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