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Saile & Saile LLP Attorney Legal Fees Explained

Those who have been injured in an accident in Pennsylvania or New Jersey have a legal right to recover damages for their medical bills, ongoing care, and real instances of pain and suffering.

Accident victims, such as those injured in pedestrian & bike accidents, usually need the assistance of an experienced attorney to file the right paperwork, investigate the accident, and argue on their behalf in court. An experienced lawyer is an invaluable tool to have on your side in a personal injury case.

However, many people are unsure of how legal fees work. Lawyers, in general, do not have the best reputations, and injury victims may worry about sky-high legal bills. There is no need to fret, however, as this article explains the legal fees for personal injury attorneys that you can expect in your case.

Though many lawyers charge on an hourly basis, Saile & Saile LLP handles personal injury cases exclusively on a contingency fee basis. This means we are paid only if you receive compensation in your case, and then only a minor percentage. This percentage is subtracted from the full amount after expenses are taken out.

Though varying factors -- such as the state in which your accident took place -- can have an effect on the exact percentage required for legal fees, it is usually around 35-50%. That means if you are awarded a 2 million dollar settlement, you still take home $1,000,000 of that money.
Plus, with our "Saile & Saile LLP Client 1ST Fee Agreement" you get a bonus if we settle your case quickly. Unlike other lawyers that try to make money by settling a large number of claims quicker than they should, we think it is only fair that if we have to do less work on your case, we charge less.

When injury victims are alone at the mercy of the insurance companies, they are usually forced to take much less than they actually deserve. People without representation may earn just a quarter of the compensation an experienced attorney could get for them, if anything at all. It almost always pays to have a lawyer working for you.

If you have been injured in an accident, it is important that you contact a Philadelphia accident attorney immediately. If you are still unsure about the legal fees you can expect, we would be glad to talk with you in detail. Call us for a free consultation about your case toll free at (800) 860-5801.