Many injured people never call a lawyer because they assume they can't afford one. Here's the good news: personal injury law almost always works differently from other kinds of legal help — you don't pay unless you win.
A contingency fee means your lawyer is paid a percentage of what they recover for you — and only if they recover. There's no hourly bill and no upfront retainer. If there's no recovery, there's no fee.
It means the risk shifts from you to the firm. Your lawyer is motivated to maximize your recovery because their fee depends on it, and you're never stuck with a bill for a case that doesn't succeed.
You can find out where you stand at no cost and no obligation. There's genuinely no financial risk to picking up the phone and asking whether you have a case.
Insurance companies have teams of adjusters and lawyers. Contingency fees mean you can have experienced representation of your own without paying anything out of pocket — so the fight is fair.
Marshall personally reviews every case and returns calls the same day. No fee unless we recover for you.
This article is general information, not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different; for advice about your situation, contact a licensed attorney.