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What Other Legal Fees are there?

What costs and fees are there in a case, and what else reduces my settlement check?

In personal injury cases, there are a two major categories of legal fees. The first is case expenses, which include court filing fees, medical exams and expert witnesses, records requests, and other payments that are generally required to progress your case forward. The second major category is Attorney’s Fees. These include the attorney’s time, paralegals, clerks, co-counsel, office and travel expenses, and any other discussed costs. The vast majority of Personal Injury firms in the US operate using Contingency Fees, which basically mean we only get paid if we win you money. Click here to learn more about Contingency Fees.

Separately from these legal fees, other things that can reduce your final compensation are settlement deductions. These can include unpaid medical bills and balances, liens, reimbursement payments, and more. These costs are sometimes negotiable, but will always have to be paid out before any money comes your way. Every cost will be shown on the itemized Settlement Statement.

It is important to note that Case Expenses, Settlement Deductions, and Contingency Fees are all separate costs. Here is a simple breakdown of examples:

 

Case Expenses

Contingency Fee

  • Attorney’s time and labor

  • Clerks, paralegals, office costs

  • Travel and lodging

  • Court filing fees and copies

  • Exams, records, & transcripts

  • Expert witnesses and review

 

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Settlement Deductions

  • Liens

  • Medical-provider balances

  • Reimbursement to Medicare

  • Other obligations

 

In summary, before you are paid from your settlement or verdict, all legal fees and other deductions are paid. Click here to read more about settlement and its benefits.

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