Our Colorado law firm works on a contingency-fee basis, which means we only collect a fee when you win a settlement! We’ll also front the cost of every expense incurred during your case, even if it goes to trial.
The contingency-fee structure exists to ensure every badly injured accident victim has the opportunity to win a settlement, even if they don’t have money on hand. As our founder, Mike McDivitt, says, “It has always been my personal belief that access to legal assistance is a right that should be provided to everyone.”
How Contingency Fees Work
When you work with McDivitt, your personal injury lawyer costs nothing until you’ve won a settlement. Once you win, we receive a set percentage of your settlement as our fee. This structure allows anyone to hire our law firm, regardless of how much money they currently have, taking the financial risk off your plate and placing it in our hands instead.
For further information about contingency payments, contact McDivitt Law Firm by calling 877-846-4878 toll-free to request your free consultation.
Remember, you only owe us a fee when we collect money for you.
What Costs Does a Lawyer Cover When Working on Contingency?
A lawyer who works on contingency covers more than just their own fee. While your case is active, your chosen law firm will also cover:
- Expert witness fees: Expert witnesses provide qualified testimony in exchange for a fee. For example, an accident reconstruction specialist can give an informed opinion about the causes of a car crash. A lawyer working on contingency will pay the expert witness’s fees.
- Investigation fees: Often, lawyers hire private investigators and pay fees to recover police reports. These actions increase your chances of winning a settlement and will be covered by your law firm.
- Court fees: Filing documents and evidence costs money. Your lawyer will pay all these costs out of pocket.
When you win a settlement, the fee your lawyer collects will typically have the above costs built in. However, you are not responsible for reimbursing your law firm if the case does not settle in your favor.