How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Pennsylvania?

December 22, 2021 | Personal Injury

How Much Does a Lawyer Cost in Pennsylvania?

Hopefully, you will never be injured in an avoidable accident. However, everyone faces a risk of an accident, no matter how cautious they are. 

Examples include the following:

Being injured in such an accident will likely leave you with costly medical bills. You might also face additional struggles, such as lost wages or pain and suffering.

You can often seek compensation for these losses by filing a claim to collect from an insurance company. If the insurance company won’t offer a fair settlement, you can file a lawsuit and pursue damages in court.

How an Attorney Can Help Your Injury Claim

It’s important to understand that insurance companies are businesses. No business wants to lose money. Thus, many insurers are reluctant to offer claimants the full value of their claim. They may instead try to find reasons to deny or undervalue claims.

This is one of many reasons to consider hiring an attorney when pursuing compensation. Lawyers understand how insurance companies operate. They know how to put together a strong claim and negotiate for a fair settlement. They can also take over the various administrative tasks of a claim, such as investigating an accident and corresponding with insurance adjusters.

However, some people are reluctant to hire lawyers because they are already struggling with financial woes as a result of their accidents. They worry that hiring an attorney will only add to their financial burden.

This is understandable. However, you should keep reading to learn more about how much a lawyer actually costs in Pennsylvania.

Is a Pennsylvania Personal Injury Attorney Expensive?

The way attorneys charge their clients depends on the type of law they practice. For instance, a criminal lawyer will usually charge for their services up-front.

Personal injury attorneys use a different system. The vast majority of personal injury lawyers enter into contingency fee agreements with their clients. That means they don’t charge for their services as soon as a client hires them. Instead, they only charge their clients if they recover compensation for them. Usually, an attorney’s fee will simply be a percentage of that compensation.

This system is ideal for several reasons. They include the following:

Minimizing Risk

Again, an accident victim may wonder if they can afford to hire a lawyer when they are already stuck paying for unexpected medical treatment. The contingency fee arrangement ensures that clients are not taking a financial risk by hiring a lawyer. If they don’t win their case, they don’t have to pay anything.

Ensuring a Case is Valid

Some accident victims who are unfamiliar with the contingency fee system may also worry that a lawyer will take on their case even if it’s unwinnable. 

A lawyer wouldn’t do that with a contingency fee arrangement. They only get paid if they recover compensation for their client. Thus, they will only take on a case if they believe they have a chance of winning it.

Incentivizing a Lawyer

Once more, a lawyer’s fee in a contingency fee agreement will be a percentage of the compensation they recover. This incentivizes them to pursue as much compensation as possible. 

Just keep in mind that an honest attorney cannot guarantee that they will recover a specific amount of compensation. But, they are motivated to pursue compensation aggressively.

It’s also worth noting that the initial consultation with a personal injury attorney is free. There’s no reason to not at least allow a lawyer to review your case. If you decide to work together, rest assured that you won’t have to pay them unless they deliver results.

If you’ve been injured in Pennsylvania, please contact Marzzacco Niven & Associates at the nearest location to schedule a free consultation today:

Harrisburg Law Office
945 East Park Drive, Suite 103 Harrisburg, PA 17111
(717) 231-1640

York Law Office
2550 Kingston Road, Suite 210A York, PA 17401
(717) 995-8998

Wyomissing Law Office
833 N. Park Road, Suite 103, Room A Wyomissing, PA 19610
(717) 388-2325

Chambersburg Law Office
79 St. Paul Drive, Suite 1 Chambersburg, PA 17201
(717) 388-2378

Carlisle Law Office
354 Alexander Springs Road Carlisle, PA 17015
(717) 995-8732

Carbondale Law Office
30 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 101 Carbondale, PA 18407
(717) 995-8810

Lancaster Law Office
2173 Embassy Drive, Ste 123, Lancaster Pa 17603
(717) 616-2954

Lebanon Law Office
937 Willow Street, Suite D Lebanon, PA 17042-1140
(717) 995-8963