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ByGreg, CFA Reading Time: 3 minutes
Home » Money Matters » 6 Hacks To Save Money On A Personal Injury Lawyer

6 Hacks To Save Money On A Personal Injury Lawyer

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How to Save on Legal Fees

You might have been hurt in a car accident, bitten by a dog, tripped and fell at the grocery store, etc. In such cases, you might wonder whether to hire a personal injury lawyer.

It might be difficult for most people to understand the complicated procedure of filing a lawsuit for personal injury. You may not receive the full or a significant portion of the compensation if you are unaware of various regulations and procedures.

You need someone with the expertise and knowledge to get results if you sustain substantial physical injury due to someone else’s carelessness.

Table of Contents

  • Can you afford a Personal Injury Lawyer?
  • What kind of Injuries can be covered by your Personal Injury Lawyer?
  • What can you do to save money on Attorney Fees?
  • In Conclusion

Can you afford a Personal Injury Lawyer?

This is the first concern of personal injury victims. Usually, they assume that these lawyers are a burden to the pocket. In fact, in reality, it’s quite the opposite.

You can afford to engage a personal injury attorney if they take cases on a contingency basis. When you employ a lawyer on a contingency fee basis, they only get paid if you win your case in court or reach a settlement.

You don’t have to pay anything up ahead or for your initial consultation. Your injuries’ prices and costs are covered by the compensation you receive if any. Most lawyers often charge around 33% of their client’s total amount.

You owe them nothing if they do not receive compensation for your damages. Most personal injury lawyers in Florida won’t take on cases where they don’t think their clients will be compensated.

According to Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers, in many instances, clients can get a considerable amount of compensation if they seek professional advice. 

What kind of Injuries can be covered by your Personal Injury Lawyer?

  • Car Accidents
  • Wrongful Death
  • Semi-Truck Accidents
  • Brain Injury
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Slip and Fall
  • Bicycle Accidents
  • Pedestrian Accidents and more.

What can you do to save money on Attorney Fees?

You can also take the following actions to lower legal fees, expenses, and attorney fees:

1) Prepare yourself

When you meet with your attorney, be ready for questions and bring information. Bring a timeline, notes, witnesses list, contact details, and any relevant paperwork. Please don’t make your attorney beg for the details they’ll need to defend you effectively.

2) Examine and arrange your documents

A few crucial papers can resolve most situations in an injury case. You don’t want to hire a lawyer to get documents that you can collect on your own. Additionally, a lawyer should not end up searching through disorganized or useless records for important information.

3) Promptly do what your lawyer asks you to do  

When your attorney demands information or documents, act quickly. Failure to do so significantly increases expenditures. It can result in pointless interactions between opposing counsel, clients, and attorneys and frequently results in meaningless motions filed by that counsel.

4) Become an “information gatherer”

This one holds for organizations and small businesses in particular. You are a better businessperson, employee, and contact than your attorney. Make use of your connections and knowledge. Frequently, you can get information and papers much cheaper and easier than a lawyer.

5) Make use of your attorney’s helper

Your lawyer’s assistant can answer many of your calls and queries. For instance, a legal assistant may readily manage scheduling inquiries, obtaining copies of papers, or organizing meetings and activities. Your questions are generally not recorded as billable time if the assistant answers.

6) Recognize the distinction between counseling and legal guidance.

You must communicate clearly with your attorney but keep your exchanges short. Clients frequently complain about the other party, the unfairness of the circumstance, the legal process, or the other lawyer’s strategies. It’s acceptable for you to pay your lawyer to lend you a sympathetic ear, but keep in mind that you are paying for their time.

In Conclusion

Remember to ‘compromise.’ Litigation is costly. Even with a strong case, long-term trial litigation may not be the best approach. When litigation’s direct and indirect expenses are considered, intelligent and strategic compromise can be advantageous.

Greg, CFA
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Greg is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 22+ years experience in Financial Services. He has held numerous FINRA Securities licenses (series 7, 63, 65, and 66), and is an expert on Investment Products and Financial Planning. Greg has 22+ years experience as a real estate investor and degrees in Psychology and Philosophy.

Greg has been quoted/interviewed in Yahoo Money, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Authority Magazine, Realtor.com, Business Insider, and others.

Greg is an avid runner, and the father to identical twin girls and their awesome brother. His love of budgeting and his kids led him to join The Great Resignation in 2021.

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