It’s the most reasonable question an injured person can ask: what percentage does an injury lawyer take? Here’s a straight answer, with no fine print.

The standard is one-third to 40% — ours is lower

Most personal-injury firms charge a contingency fee of about 33% to 40% of your recovery, sometimes increasing as a case moves toward trial. That fee pays for everything — including the billboards, TV ads, call centers, and layers of staff that the high-volume firms run.

We keep our overhead low and our caseload small, and we pass that on as a lower contingency fee. More of the final settlement ends up where it belongs: with you.

What “contingency” means for you

  • No fee unless we recover for you
  • No attorney fees out of pocket while your case is pending
  • Everything in writing — the percentage and how costs work, before you sign

A transparent firm, on purpose

We’d rather earn your trust by explaining the fee than win it with a billboard. In your free consultation we’ll walk through exactly what we charge and what to expect.

General information only, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

What percentage do personal injury lawyers usually take?
The industry standard contingency fee is roughly 33% (one-third) to 40% of the recovery, often rising the further a case goes. We charge less than that — the exact percentage is spelled out in your fee agreement before you sign.
What is a contingency fee?
It means your lawyer’s fee is a percentage of what they recover for you, paid only if they win or settle your case. No recovery, no fee. You don’t pay attorney fees out of pocket along the way.
Are case costs separate from the fee?
Usually yes — things like filing fees, records, and expert costs are case expenses that are typically reimbursed from the settlement in addition to the fee. A transparent firm explains all of this up front. We do.
How do I keep more of my settlement?
Two big levers: a lower contingency percentage and a firm with lower overhead (no billboards or call centers to pay for). Both put more of the final number in your pocket.

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