What percentage do personal injury lawyers take?

Personal injury lawyers typically charge contingency fees ranging from 33% to 40% of your recovery. At Kane Trial Law, our standard fees are 33% if the case settles during the pre-litigation phase (before a lawsuit is filed) and 40% if litigation becomes necessary. These percentages are standard in Colorado and reflect the increased work and risk involved in taking a case to court. Remember: you pay nothing if there's no recovery, and studies show that even after paying attorney fees, represented claimants typically net more than those who handle claims themselves. For severe injury cases, the value an experienced attorney adds far exceeds the contingency fee. Proper documentation of lifetime damages can increase case value by hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. Fee arrangements are always explained clearly in writing before you sign anything.