By Pierce Blitch
Clients often ask about legal fees and expenses in personal injury and wrongful death cases. As personal injury attorneys at The Blitch Law Firm in Evans, Georgia, we understand these concerns well. We understand the financial hardships our clients sometimes face and know how important it is to address these questions upfront.
No Upfront Fees
When we take on a personal injury or wrongful death case, we don’t ask for any money upfront. We evaluate each case carefully, similar to how one would assess a stock before investing. If we accept your case, our fees are a percentage of the recovery amount, and we advance all necessary expenses. If we don’t win, we absorb the costs.
Fee Structure
Typically, our fee is one-third of the recovery amount, with the percentage increasing if a lawsuit is filed. Although we prepare every case for trial, about 95% of well-prepared cases settle beforehand. While we do need to earn a living, we sometimes offer discounts to make the numbers work for our clients.
Forcing the Other Side to Pay
In some cases, particularly trucking cases, we can make the other side cover attorney fees and expenses. If successful, this benefits the client directly since we don’t charge twice for the same fee.
Case Expenses
Expenses in these cases include filing fees, process servers, expert witnesses, court reporters, medical records, depositions, and travel costs. These costs typically range from $500 to $5,000 for straightforward cases, but can be much higher for complex cases involving commercial trucks or premises liability. Expenses for products liability and medical malpractice cases can run into six figures.
Real-World Impact
This financial flexibility allows us to respond quickly and effectively. For instance, in a recent wrongful death case involving a van rollover wreck, we were able to hire top investigators and experts immediately, ensuring a strong response to the gathering critical evidence which might have otherwise been lost.
Efficiently managing fees and expenses is critical in personal injury and wrongful death cases. This approach not only strengthens our position but also ensures that we can provide the best possible representation without unnecessary delays.
CALL THE Blitch Law Firm ATTORNEYS AT LAW TODAY TO DISCUSS YOUR PERSONAL INJURY CASE
We fight for you, and we don’t back down. Every personal injury case has potentially life-altering consequences. We don’t hold back on providing our clients the best possible representation. At The Blitch Law Firm, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll a personal injury case can take. If you, a family member, or a close friend has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, contact The Blitch Law Firm today at 706-434-8770 or visit us at 7004 Evans Town Center Blvd., Third Floor, Evans, Georgia 30809 to discuss your unique case and our dedicated personal injury strategies with one of our compassionate and experienced attorneys.
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