01

Read the agreement

A contingency arrangement commonly ties the lawyer’s fee to a recovery, but percentages and terms vary. The written agreement controls.

02

Separate fees and expenses

Ask whether filing fees, records, expert costs, and other expenses are deducted before or after the lawyer’s fee.

03

Get examples in writing

Ask the firm to show how an example settlement would be divided, including any medical liens or other obligations.

04

A note from Find Injury Firms

Start with a state or city, browse the available firms, and open profiles that fit your practical needs. Expand the area if you want additional options. Request a plain-language example of how a recovery would be divided after fees, expenses, and any other obligations.