How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost?

When you’re injured due to someone else’s negligence, hiring a personal injury lawyer can help you pursue the compensation you deserve. 

However, one of the most common concerns for potential clients is cost—how much does it actually cost to hire a personal injury lawyer? 

If you’re dealing with mounting medical bills, lost wages, and other expenses, you might be worried that legal representation is out of reach.

The good news? The personal injury lawyers at Morgan & Morgan operate on a contingency fee basis, meaning you don’t pay anything upfront. At Morgan & Morgan, the Fee Is Free®, and you only pay if we win.

Let’s break down the costs associated with hiring a personal injury lawyer, how contingency fees work, and how the Fee Is Free® at Morgan & Morgan.

Understanding Lawyer Fees: What Are the Costs?

Legal fees can vary depending on the law firm and the complexity of the case. In general, personal injury lawyers charge fees in one of the following ways:

Contingency Fees

Personal injury lawyers at Morgan & Morgan work on a contingency fee basis. This means:

• You don’t pay any upfront costs or hourly fees.
• Your lawyer only gets paid if they win your case.
• The fee is a percentage of your settlement or court award.

This model ensures that injury victims can pursue justice without financial risk.

Hourly Fees

Some attorneys charge by the hour, requiring clients to pay as they go. This structure is more common in other types of legal matters (such as corporate law) but is not typical for personal injury cases, as it can be cost-prohibitive for injured individuals.

Flat Fees

A flat fee means the lawyer charges a fixed amount for their services, regardless of how long the case takes. This is usually seen in simpler legal matters, such as drafting contracts or handling minor legal disputes, but not in personal injury law.

How Do Contingency Fees Work?

With a contingency fee agreement, your lawyer’s payment depends on the outcome of your case. If you don’t win, you don’t pay—simple as that. Here’s how it typically works:

Initial Consultation – Free

Morgan & Morgan offers free initial consultations. This allows you to discuss your case with an attorney and understand your legal options before committing to representation.

Legal Fees – A Percentage of Your Recovery

If you win your case, the lawyer’s fee is taken as a percentage of the settlement or jury award. This percentage is agreed upon during the initial consultation, depending on factors such as:

• The complexity of your case
• Whether the case settles or goes to trial
• The amount of evidence and expert testimony required

At Morgan & Morgan, we are upfront about our contingency fee percentage and will explain all terms clearly before you sign any agreements.

Additional Case Expenses

Although you won’t pay any fees upfront, legal cases often involve expenses, including:

• Court filing fees
• Expert witness fees
• Medical record retrieval costs
• Investigation costs
• Deposition and transcript fees

Many firms advance these costs on your behalf and recover them from your settlement. If your case is unsuccessful, you typically won’t have to repay these costs.

Are Contingency Fees Worth It?

Some people hesitate to hire a lawyer due to concerns about paying a percentage of their settlement. However, statistics show that injury victims who hire lawyers recover significantly more compensation than those who don’t. 

Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts, but having an experienced personal injury lawyer on your side levels the playing field and ensures you receive what you’re entitled to.

What Happens If You Lose Your Case?

At Morgan & Morgan, the Fee Is Free®, which means:

• You pay nothing upfront.
• You don’t owe us anything if we don’t win your case.
• We take on all the financial risk so you can focus on your recovery.

This no-risk model ensures that everyone has access to quality legal representation, regardless of their financial situation.

How Morgan & Morgan Can Help

Morgan & Morgan is America’s largest injury law firm, with a proven track record of securing billions for our clients. Our team of over 1,000 trial-ready lawyers fights tirelessly to protect the rights of injury victims. When you work with us, you get:

• A free, no-obligation case evaluation
• No upfront costs or hidden fees
• Access to top experts and resources
• A team committed to winning your case

The Fee Is Free®

You never pay upfront or out of pocket—our fee only comes from your settlement, and if we don’t win, you owe us nothing.

Proven Success

We have recovered over $25 billion for injury victims and have a reputation for taking on big corporations and winning.

Nationwide Presence

With offices in every state across the U.S., our attorneys are available wherever you need us.

No Case Too Big or Small

Whether your case is a minor slip-and-fall or a complex multi-million-dollar lawsuit, we treat every client with the same dedication and commitment.

Take the First Step—For Free

If you’ve been injured and are worried about legal costs, don’t be. At Morgan & Morgan, you never pay anything upfront. We believe that justice should be accessible to all, which is why The Fee Is Free®—you only pay if we win your case.

Hiring one of our lawyers is easy, and you can get started in minutes with a free case evaluation.