How Can I Afford a Car Accident Attorney? No Fee Unless You Win
After being injured in a serious car accident, the last thing you need to worry about is how to pay for an attorney. Between medical bills, lost wages, and the stress of recovery, the financial burden can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, at Gold, Khourey & Turak, we work on a contingency fee basis—meaning you don’t pay us anything unless we win your case.
Contingency fees are designed to make legal representation accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation. Let’s take a closer look at how this fee structure works and why it’s such a practical option for accident victims.
What Are Contingency Fees?
A contingency fee is a payment arrangement where the attorney’s fee depends entirely on the outcome of your case. Simply put, you don’t pay anything upfront or by the hour. Instead, your attorney receives a percentage of the settlement or verdict if your case is successful.
This arrangement ensures that you can pursue justice without the added stress of having to pay for an attorney. In other words, you get the representation you need, even if finances are tight following your accident.
How Do Contingency Fees Work?
With a contingency fee, the lawyer’s payment comes directly from the compensation they help you recover. The fee is usually a percentage of the final settlement or court award—typically ranging from 33% to 40%, depending on the complexity of the case and whether it goes to trial.
Here’s how it works:
- If You Win or Settle: The attorney’s fee is deducted from your settlement amount. For example, if your case settles for $100,000 and the fee is 33%, the attorney would receive $33,000, and you would keep the remaining $67,000.
- If You Lose: You owe nothing. If we don’t win your case, you won’t be responsible for any legal fees. This means there’s no financial risk to you in seeking legal representation.
This risk-free approach allows you to focus on your recovery instead of worrying about how to pay for legal help.
Why Contingency Fees Make Legal Representation Affordable
One of the main benefits of a contingency fee arrangement is that it removes the financial barrier to hiring an attorney. Many people hesitate to pursue legal action after an accident because they do not know how they can pay an attorney. With a contingency fee, you don’t need to pay anything upfront or worry about hourly billing.
Here’s why this fee structure works in your favor:
- No Upfront Costs: You don’t pay anything to get started. This means you can focus on your health and recovery instead of legal bills.
- Motivated Representation: Your attorney only gets paid if your claim is successful. This gives the attorney every incentive to fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
- Risk-Free Legal Help: Since you don’t pay if you lose, there’s no financial risk in hiring an attorney to handle your case.
This structure aligns your attorney’s interests with your own—making sure they’re as invested in winning your case as you are.
Why You Should Hire an Attorney After a Serious Car Accident
Hiring an attorney after a serious car accident isn’t just about getting compensation, it’s about protecting your rights and ensuring that you’re treated fairly by insurance companies. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help you in several ways:
- Handling Complex Legal Procedures: From gathering evidence to negotiating with insurance adjusters, car accident claims involve a lot of complex legal and insurance issues, unpaid medical bills, and lost wages making the process overwhelming and confusing. An attorney can manage these issues so you can focus on healing.
- Maximizing Compensation: Insurance companies often try to settle claims for less than they’re worth. An attorney will fight to make sure you’re compensated for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and any long-term impacts.
- Offering Honest Advice: At Gold, Khourey & Turak, we believe in giving straightforward, honest advice—so you understand your options at every step.
How Gold, Khourey & Turak Can Help
For nearly 50 years, we’ve been helping accident victims in the Ohio Valley get the compensation they deserve. Here’s what sets us apart:
- No Fee Unless You Win: Our contingency fee policy means you pay nothing upfront and nothing at all if we don’t win your case.
- Experience You Can Trust: With decades of experience handling car accident claims, we know how to build a strong case and negotiate effectively.
- Compassionate Support: We understand the emotional and financial stress that follows an accident. Our team is committed to guiding you through the process with care and understanding.
Take the First Step Without Financial Worry
If you’ve been injured in a serious car accident, don’t let concerns about cost stop you from getting the legal help you need. Contact Gold, Khourey & Turak today for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, and explain your options—all with no upfront costs or obligations.
Call us at (304) 845-9750 or visit our contact page to get started. Remember, you don’t pay unless we win—so there’s no risk in reaching out to see how we can help.
Christopher M. Turak focuses his practice in the areas of wrongful death and personal injury, with a special commitment to representing victims injured or killed by drunk drivers.
