Cleveland Injury Claims: What Does “No Upfront Costs” Mean?

Victims injured to another party’s negligence may wait to seek legal help due to concerns about the costs of hiring an attorney. However, waiting could cause you to lose any opportunity of recovering compensation for your injuries due to strict state filing deadlines. This article explains what “no upfront costs” means in personal injury claims and why you pay nothing up front to get the justice you deserve.

At Friedman, Domiano & Smith, our Cleveland personal injury attorneys are prepared to help you understand your legal options. If you have a case, our highly qualified legal team can help you seek the compensation you deserve. Call our law offices today to get your free, no-risk case review.

Request a free consultation today. Call 216-621-0070.

What Is a Contingency Fee?

When you are dealing with injuries and medical bills, the last thing you need is to pay expensive legal fees upfront. This is why we work on a “contingency fee” basis.

Simply put: You do not pay us unless we win your case.

How Does a Contingency Fee System Work?

Here is exactly how a contingency fee system works. Instead of charging you by the hour or requiring payment upfront, we receive a percentage of the final settlement or court award. However, we get this payment if, and only if, we successfully recover money for you. Typically, this percentage ranges from 33 percent to 40 percent of your recovery, depending on whether your case settles or goes to trial.

For example, if we settle your case for $100,000, and our contingency fee is 33 1/3 percent, we will receive $33,333.33 for our services. The remaining $66,666.67 will go to you, minus any case-related expenses, like medical record costs or other administrative fees we advanced on your behalf.

How Does This Fee Structure Benefit Injured Victims?

This arrangement accomplishes two important things for you:

First, it gives you access to high-quality legal representation without any financial risk or upfront costs. You can focus on your recovery while we manage your case.

Second, it aligns our interests completely with yours. We only get paid if you get paid, which means we are motivated to work hard to get you the maximum compensation possible for your injuries.

If for some reason we do not recover any money for you, you will not owe us anything for our time and effort. We take on all the financial risk of pursuing your case.

Do All Personal Injury Lawyers Work on a Contingency Fee Basis?

While most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, not all do. Some attorneys may require different payment arrangements, such as hourly rates or flat fees, particularly if they believe a case has unusual challenges or risks. However, the vast majority of reputable personal injury attorneys, including Friedman, Domiano & Smith, offer contingency fee arrangements. We understand that injured victims often face significant financial burdens from medical bills and lost wages. This payment structure provides access to justice for those who might not otherwise be able to afford legal representation during a challenging time.

What Happens in a Free Case Review?

During a free case review, we discuss the details of your accident and injuries, either on the phone, in person or via a secure video conference meeting. There is no obligation on your part, even if we determine you may have a case.

We use this meeting to explain your rights and potential legal options for pursuing compensation. You will need to provide some key details during this meeting so we can give you the most accurate information possible, including:

• • How the accident happened
  • Injuries you sustained as a result
  • Medical treatment you have received
  • Details about how these injuries have affected your daily life

What Are the Benefits of a Free Case Review With Friedman, Domiano & Smith?

A free consultation gives you a chance to share your story with no financial risk or obligation. It also gives us an opportunity to evaluate the legal strength of your case.

In addition to explaining your legal rights, we can also discuss a recommended strategy and explain how we would handle your claim. You can ask questions as well; in fact, we encourage you to do so.

Some suggested questions you might ask include:

• • • What is our experience and success rate with similar cases?
    • How do pre-existing injuries affect the outcome of a personal injury case?
    • What if you are partially liable for causing the accident that injured you?
    • What happens if you agree to hire our law firm to manage your case?

In short, this meeting is your chance to get a feel for the attorney and law firm you are speaking with. It is also an opportunity to get answers to your questions at no cost to you.

Seeking Legal Help After a Personal Injury? Call Friedman, Domiano & Smith for Your FREE Case Review Today

If you are injured due to an incident caused by someone’s else negligence, call Friedman, Domiano & Smith. Our firm is ready to help you navigate the legal process. We are deeply committed to holding at-fault parties accountable for their negligence and recovering the compensation you deserve.

Do not let financial concerns prevent you from seeking justice. Deadlines apply, so call us today to understand your legal options for recovering compensation.

Friedman, Domiano & Smith. We get you results. Call: 216-621-0070 today.