Do I have to pay upfront to hire a boat accident lawyer?

If you or your loved one is injured in a boating accident, it can be a stressful and overwhelming experience. On top of the physical and emotional trauma, you may also encounter financial hardship from medical bills, loss of work, lost wages, and other expenses related to your injury.

A boating accident lawyer can help you through this difficult time by pursuing compensation for your losses. However, many may be hesitant to hire an attorney due to concerns about the cost.

Understanding the different types of lawyer fees can ensure you make informed decisions when choosing legal representation. There is no singular way for attorneys to charge fees when handling a case. Usually, they charge their clients differently depending on factors like the type of case and the foreseeable length of the case. Generally, lawyer fees can be categorized into three types:

• hourly rates
• flat fee
• contingency fee

Hiring a boating accident lawyer without any money upfront is possible through contingency fee arrangements. Agreeing upon a contingency fee means that your attorney:

• only gets paid if there's a settlement or remuneration
• receives a percentage of your won compensation
• starts working on your case without an upfront payment

Our law offices work on contingency fee arrangements, meaning the fee for the attorney's services is not upfront and is dependent on the outcome of the case. The fees are variable and negotiable. One essential aspect is that our law offices don’t charge fees unless a case is settled or won in trial.