Can I Lose Money if I Lose my Personal Injury Claim?
Often, car accident victims will not seek the help of a personal injury attorney because they do not want to risk losing money. And, many people mistakenly believe they have to pay money out of pocket to hire a personal injury attorney.
The reality is that hiring a personal injury attorney comes with minimal, if any, risk to you. The attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal work on a contingency basis, which means you pay no upfront legal fees for our services, and you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you.
At Contigo Centro Legal, our personal injury attorneys fight every day for victims of car accidents, trucking accidents and slip and fall accidents and other types of injuries to give victims a fair chance to hold negligent parties accountable for damages such as medical bills, lost wages from missed work, pain and suffering, and other losses.
We offer free consultations, which means we will review the facts of your accident to determine if your claim qualifies for compensation. The information we gather will help you understand how the personal injury claim process works and how we will help protect your right to fair compensation, without the risk of losing money.
How Does Contingency Work?
The personal injury attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal work on a contingency basis. This means our attorneys are agreeing to work on your case for free until we obtain compensation for you. If we review the facts surrounding your accident and determine you do not have a viable claim, we will not charge you for the work we did to evaluate your case.
Our attorneys are experienced at evaluating injury claims, and we will help you understand the factors we consider when determining whether your claim may or may not have a significant chance at winning compensation. If our lawyers do not win compensation for you, then you owe nothing to our law firm.
Is it Possible to Lose Money in a Personal Injury Claim?
No attorney can guarantee a successful outcome for you; however, most personal injury cases are relatively low risk because they typically settle out of court.
There could be instances where a client chooses to take a risk; for example, if you are not satisfied with the final offer from the insurance company, you may decide to file a lawsuit. A good attorney will advise you on whether filing a lawsuit is too risky. If your attorney loses the lawsuit, then you will not recover compensation for your claim. At Contigo, we do not charge our clients if we do not win their case.
Just remember, your lawyer cannot make the decision to file a lawsuit without your consent, so you will always have control of your case.
Ways to Strengthen Your Personal Injury Claim and Avoid Losing Money
Following the steps below can help you build a strong case and maintain the value of your personal injury claim. After your accident:
Seek a medical examination from a health care professional.
Report your accident to the police.
Collect evidence from the scene of the accident. Be sure to take photos of the accident scene, damage to your vehicle (if it is a car accident) and your injuries.
Gather contact information for anyone who witnessed the accident.
Do not ever speak to an insurance adjuster or provide a written or recorded statement. You could risk saying something that will hurt the value of your claim. Let your attorney handle all communication with the insurance company.
Schedule a free consultation with a Contigo Centro Legal attorney.
Contact Contigo Centro Legal Today
If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, contact the attorneys at Contigo Centro Legal today. We will evaluate your case at no cost to you to determine your legal rights and options. We do not charge an hourly fee, and there are no upfront costs to work with our attorneys. Contact us at 816-800-8000 or contigocentrolegal.com.