How much will this cost?
Our services don’t have an up-front cost. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid a percentage of your award. The maximum allowable fees in personal injury contingency fee cases are governed by the Florida Bar. The schedule depends on what the defendant does and the amount of the award. It never rises above 40% through trial. Any out-of-pocket costs incurred are also of course recouped.
So in a sense, yes, you are paying us, because a portion of your award is going to go straight to the law firm, but you still come out ahead, and this is why.
Insurance companies often rush to get you to sign a settlement agreement. The figure often seems quite high to someone who has never been in an accident before and who does not know what to expect. After all, the victim is dazed, confused, and in pain. $45,000 may sound like plenty of money. Of course, if the victim signs on the dotted line that is literally all they will get. Depending on the injury, it may not make a dent in their current, let alone their future medical bills. It probably doesn’t impact lost wages or lost earning capacity, nor does it account for pain and suffering.
With the help of a personal injury attorney that same victim with a serious injury may well recover up to 2 million dollars. Which is better in this scenario? 60% of 2 million or the $45,000 you could have gotten on your own?
All cases are different of course, and we’re not promising your case will look like this hypothetical case does. But in general, most people do much better when they work with attorneys. In fact, a research study performed by the Insurance Research Council found that insurance payouts are, on average, 3.5 times higher for clients who have hired an attorney than for those without one.
By the way, there won’t be any surprises. When you sign our retainer agreement the fee schedule will be written on paper in black and white. You’ll know exactly what to expect.
Contact the client- focused, results-driven attorneys at the Law Office of Alba & Yochim today for help if you or a loved one have been injured.
Law Office of Alba & Yochim P.A.
2700 NW 43rd Street, Ste D
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 327-3643
Toll Free: (800) 520-5945
Fax: (352) 354-4475
https://mygainesvillelawyer.com/
