Today, I want to talk about contingency fees, and what they mean. A contingency fee is where I get paid on a percentage of the gross amount that I collect for you as a result of the accident that you were in, and this usually comes from the other side’s insurance company. So, I don’t get paid by the hour, you don’t pay me a retainer or some sort of fee to keep me as your lawyer. We work on a contingency fee, meaning we push to get you the most we can for your medical bills, your lost wages, deductibles, co-pays, future care and treatment; whatever your injuries are as a result of an auto accident or motorcycle accident.

In addition to my contingency fee, there are things called costs. These are things people charge me that come out, in the end of whatever settlement we’re able to get for you. Things are costs are such tings as court fees, getting copies of your medical records, hiring private investigator, whatever it takes to help pursue your case, those are going to be in addition to my attorney fees, which are contingency fees. If you have any questions about contingency fees, or your case, give me a call.

—Scott O’Sullivan