The cost of hiring a truck accident lawyer varies. Some truck accident lawyers may charge an hourly rate, while others could charge a flat fee for the entire job. These rates can vary based on the location of the law office and other factors.
Our firm works on a contingency-fee basis, which means we don’t take any upfront fees or costs to get started on your case. We will only collect if we achieve a financial outcome for you.
Factors That Could Influence a Lawyer’s Hourly or Flat Rate
As stated above, lawyers may charge different rates for personal injury cases. Various factors could affect the rate, or they may charge a flat fee. Some factors that could affect the cost of hiring a truck accident lawyer include:
- Who was more at fault in the accident?
- Are there extensive injuries?
- Was anyone killed in the accident?
- Are punitive damages a part of the case?
- Can the lawyer obtain a fair settlement for you, or will it likely need to be fought in court?
- How much paperwork is involved?
- Is the evidence straightforward, or will the lawyer need to do some investigating?
- How many attorneys and/or paralegals will be necessary?
- Will the lawyer need to interview eyewitnesses?
Each state may have additional fees that are related to the cost of preparing or mailing the paperwork. Some of these legal costs may include:
- Photocopying
- Filing fees and court costs
- Faxes
- Postage charges
- Secretarial and staff time
- Experts, investigators, consultants, and witness costs
- Deposition and court reporter costs
- Paralegal time
- Telephone fees
- Computer or research-related costs
- Delivery fe
Not every case will require all of these fees. It depends on the situation.
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How Does a Contingency Fee Arrangement Work?
Although a lawyer is not completely free, it may feel free because many truck accident lawyers work on contingency. How does a contingency-fee basis work?
This arrangement allows you to receive a lawyer’s services up front without paying anything unless and until they settle or win your case. Working on a contingency plan is beneficial to people who don’t have the money to hire an attorney right now. If an attorney takes your case on a contingency-fee basis, the hourly rate doesn’t apply. Instead, they will charge a percentage of the total winnings.
The lawyer will fight your case for you by developing the evidence, talking to witnesses, examining the damages, handling ingoing and outgoing communications, negotiating with the other party, and going to trial if necessary. A truck accident claim can involve a myriad of steps, and having an attorney undertake this for you can relieve a huge load off your shoulders as you recuperate from the accident.
Can You Get a Free Case Evaluation?
Yes, our team will provide a free case evaluation when you first call us. We will interview you and go over the details to see whether your case qualifies for compensation. This case assessment gives both you and the law firm a good idea about the next steps.
What Kinds of Damages Can You Get in a Truck Accident Case?
After getting into a truck accident, you can generally recover two forms of losses: economic and non-economic damages.
Economic Damages You May Qualify to Receive
You can claim economic damages for those expenses and costs that came and will come out of your pocket. Some of these damages may be:
- Past and anticipated medical costs
- Lost income
- Diminished earning capacity
- Property damage costs
If your loved one passed away from the injuries they suffered from the truck accident, you can recover the costs of their funeral and burial.
You Could Also Qualify for Non-Economic Damages
Non-economic damages are subjective and based on how the truck accident has affected you physically, mentally, and emotionally. Some of these losses include:
- Pain and suffering
- Scarring and disfigurement
- Mental anguish
- Disability
When calculating non-economic damages, attorneys and courts will use a formula or method to arrive at a fair amount. These methods take into account the severity of your injuries, how much the economic damages were, and your earnings (if any). Your attorney will use the method that is best suited to your case.
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