How much does a CT Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law
Accidental injuries due to someone else’s negligence can be life-altering. They can lead to permanent disfigurement, inability to work, chronic health issues, or long recovery periods. While dealing with these travesties is taxing enough on its own, dealing with the financial aspects can be just as tricky.
Not only will a?CT personal injury lawyer?help you navigate the tumultuous legal proceedings surrounding settlement claims, but they’ll also often get you more than you would have received on your own.
On top of that, personal injury lawyers are essentially risk-free when it comes to fees; it’s a win-win.
How To Get Started With a CT Personal Injury Lawyer
Most personal injury lawyers in Connecticut offer a free consultation session before you choose to use their services or not. What this amounts to is a chat with the lawyer to discuss your case, what you’re looking for in a settlement, the chances of success, and what the lawyer can do for you.
Consultations?are vital for both the client and the lawyer as they can inform the client on issues they weren’t aware of, help them from getting short-changed in the settlement, and give them time to decide if they like and trust the lawyer’s skills. From the lawyer's perspective, the consultation allows them to get to know the client, their case, and who they’ll be up against.
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How Much Does a CT Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?
Typically most CT personal injury lawyers cost $0 out of pocket. They work strictly through contingency fees; this means that their pay is dictated by the success and amount of the settlement. In the case of personal injury lawyers, their compensation comes from your settlement amount rather than from you.
If you choose to go with a lawyer after the consultation, they’ll develop and research your case and attempt to settle it out of court. If the settlement is successful, the lawyer takes a cut of your winnings.
While the percentage a lawyer has a claim to for fees differs greatly depending on if the case involves a minor, the size of the settlement, and so on, the?Connecticut General Assembly?showcases flat fees and statutory sliding scales.
For a settlement of $100,000, a client can expect to receive $66,667 or 66.67% while the lawyer's compensation is $33,333 or 33.33%. This amount may change based on costs incurred during the research phase such as travel to interview witnesses and other expenses. For a settlement of 1,000,000, the attorney fee is 25%, and the client receives 75%. A settlement of 5,000,000 has an attorney fee of 13.2% and a client percentage of 86.8%.