How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?

Most personal injury lawyers, including Kane Trial Law, work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. If we win, our fee is a percentage of your recovery: typically 33% if the case settles before litigation, or 40% if a lawsuit is filed. Case costs like filing fees, medical records, and expert witnesses are usually advanced by the attorney and repaid from your settlement. This arrangement means anyone can afford quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation. For severe injury cases requiring extensive expert testimony, life care planning, and vocational analysis, the contingency model is especially valuable. These cases require significant investment that would be impossible for most injured individuals to fund out of pocket. During your free consultation, we'll explain exactly how fees work for your specific case.