How our fees work
You should never have to worry about how to pay a lawyer while you are hurt. Here is how it works with us.
How much does it cost to hire Zara Injury Law?
The consultation is free, and you pay no attorney fee unless we win.* We do not charge by the hour.
What does “contingency” mean?
It means our attorney fee depends on the outcome. We take a percentage of the recovery, and only if there is one. If we recover money for you, the fee comes out of that recovery. If we do not, you owe no attorney’s fee.
What are case costs?
Costs are different from fees. They are the expenses of building and filing a case. They can include court filing fees, the price of medical and other records, and the cost of expert witnesses or depositions if the case needs them.
The firm may advance these costs for you. Costs advanced by the firm must be repaid at the conclusion of the matter, and you may still be responsible for them if there is no recovery. The full disclosure is below.
What does a contingency fee look like in dollars?
Here is a simple, made-up example. The $100,000 is a round number for illustration only. It is not a real result and not a prediction for any case.
If the case is won
| Settlement (example only) | $100,000 |
|---|---|
| Attorney fee | The percentage in your written fee agreement |
| Case costs the firm advanced | Repaid from the settlement |
| Medical bills and liens | Repaid from the settlement |
| Left for you | $100,000 minus the lines above |
If there is no recovery
| Settlement or verdict | $0 |
|---|---|
| Attorney fee | $0 |
| Case costs | May still apply, see disclosure |
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different, and results depend on the specific facts and legal circumstances of each case. No result is guaranteed or implied.
What is the full fee disclosure?
*Fee disclosure. “No fee unless we win” refers only to fees charged by the attorney for legal services. Court costs and other additional expenses of legal action usually must be paid by the client. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases. If there is no recovery, the client will not owe attorney’s fees, but the client may be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and costs advanced by the firm must be repaid at the conclusion of the matter. The availability and terms of contingent fee arrangements vary by state and by case.
Questions about fees
Do I pay anything to talk to you?
No. The first consultation is free and there is no obligation.
What if we do not win?
If there is no recovery, you will not owe attorney’s fees. You may still be responsible for court costs and case expenses, and costs the firm advanced must be repaid at the conclusion of the matter. See the fee disclosure on this page.
What is the difference between fees and costs?
Fees are what the attorney charges for legal work. Costs are the expenses of the case itself, such as court filing fees and the price of getting records. “No fee unless we win” covers only the attorney’s fee.
Can every kind of case be handled on contingency?
No. Contingent fees are not permitted in all types of cases, and the terms can vary by state and by case. We will tell you how it applies to yours.
Are the fee terms put in writing?
We explain the fee terms to you before you decide to hire us, and they go into a written agreement.
No fee
unless we win.*
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