Most Phoenix car accident claims are handled on a contingency fee—you pay no upfront attorney fee. We charge a percentage of the recovery and collect it only if we win or settle your case, ensuring you incur no costs unless we succeed. Below, we explain the typical percentages, what we include, case costs, and how we handle payment.

Contingency Fees: No Upfront Attorney Fee

  • No win, no fee: If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
  • Percentage-based: The fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
  • Common ranges: We charge one percentage if the case settles pre-litigation and a higher percentage if we file a lawsuit or require trial work. The exact percentage depends on the case complexity and we explain it in your fee agreement.
  • Aligned incentives: We are paid based on results, so our goals match yours.
  • Case evaluation, liability analysis, and insurance coverage review (BI, UM/UIM, MedPay).
  • Collecting medical records/bills and coordinating treatment documentation.
  • Claim preparation and negotiation with insurers (State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, etc.).
  • Damages valuation (medical costs, wage loss, pain and suffering, property damage).
  • Filing suit and litigation strategy when needed; trial preparation where appropriate.
  • Final settlement paperwork, liens resolution, and distribution of funds.

Case Costs & Expenses (Different from Attorney Fees)

“Costs” are out-of-pocket expenses necessary to move a case forward. Examples include:

  • Medical records and imaging fees, police reports, postage/courier.
  • Court filing fees, service of process, deposition transcripts.
  • We arrange expert consultations, such as accident reconstruction and medical experts, when required.

We typically advance case costs and recover them from the settlement at the end. Your fee agreement clearly explains how costs are handled.

How & When Attorney Fees Are Paid

  1. Recovery received: We deposit settlement funds or a judgment into our trust account.
  2. Itemized accounting: We provide a written disbursement statement showing gross recovery, attorney fee percentage, advanced costs, medical liens, and your net recovery.
  3. Distribution: We take fees and costs from the recovery, and we pay the balance to you.

Questions about taxes, liens, or reimbursements? We’ll walk you through them before you sign.

Examples (Illustrative Only)

Real fees and costs depend on the case and your signed agreement. These simplified examples show how distributions work.

  • Pre-litigation settlement: $60,000 recovery. Attorney fee at pre-lit %; subtract advanced costs; pay medical liens; you receive the remaining net.
  • Litigation/trial: $150,000 recovery after filing suit. Attorney fee at litigation %; deduct advanced costs and liens; you receive the net.

Fees & Costs – FAQs

Do I pay anything upfront?

No attorney fee is charged upfront on a contingency case. We typically advance standard case costs.

Is the fee taken before or after costs?

Your agreement explains the method (fee on gross vs. net after costs). Before you sign, we will thoroughly review this with you to ensure you understand everything.

What happens if there’s no recovery?

You owe no attorney fee. Responsibility for advanced costs is explained in your agreement.

Can you lower medical liens?

Often yes. We frequently negotiate healthcare and subrogation claims to increase your net recovery.

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Attorney Fees for a Car Accident Case in Phoenix

We handle most Phoenix car accident claims on a contingency fee basis, therefore you don’t pay upfront attorney fees. We charge a percentage of the recovery, and we collect it only if we win or settle your case. Below, we explain the typical percentages, what we include, case costs, and how we handle payment.

Special Discounted Contingency Fee of 25%

We understand that the cost of legal services is a serious consideration for our clients.

While most personal injury attorneys in Phoenix charge a standard 33.3% or more contingency fee that increases if your case enters litigation, our firm offers a special discounted contingency fee of 25% for cases that settle without litigation.

The fee is 30% if the case involves litigation, and out-of-pocket expenses are additional. The fee is computed before out-of-pocket expenses are deducted. Lowest fees means you will receive greater compensation for your injury claim.

We challenge you to find a lower attorney fee in Phoenix.

Contingency Fees: No Upfront Attorney Fee

  • No win, no fee: If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee.
  • Percentage-based: The fee is a percentage of the settlement or verdict.
  • Common ranges: A typical structure charges one percentage if the case settles pre-litigation and a higher percentage if we file a lawsuit or require trial work, depending on the case’s complexity. We explain the exact percentage in your fee agreement.
  • Aligned incentives: We earn our fee based on results, so our goals align with yours.
  • Case evaluation, liability analysis, and insurance coverage review (BI, UM/UIM, MedPay).
  • Collecting medical records/bills and coordinating treatment documentation.
  • Claim preparation and negotiation with insurers (State Farm, GEICO, Progressive, etc.).
  • Damages valuation (medical costs, wage loss, pain and suffering, property damage).
  • Filing suit and developing a litigation strategy when needed, followed by trial preparation when appropriate.
  • Final settlement paperwork, liens resolution, and distribution of funds.

Case Costs & Expenses (Different from Attorney Fees)

“Costs” are out-of-pocket expenses necessary to move a case forward. Examples include:

  • Medical records and imaging fees, police reports, postage/courier.
  • Court filing fees, service of process, deposition transcripts.
  • Expert consultations (accident reconstruction, medical experts) when required.

We typically advance case costs and recover them from the settlement at the end. We explain how we handle costs in your fee agreement.

How & When Attorney Fees Are Paid

  1. Recovery received: Settlement funds or a judgment are paid into our trust account.
  2. Itemized accounting: We provide a written disbursement statement showing gross recovery, attorney fee percentage, advanced costs, medical liens, and your net recovery.
  3. Distribution: Fees and costs are taken from the recovery; the balance is paid to you.

Questions about taxes, liens, or reimbursements? We’ll walk you through them before you sign.

Examples (Illustrative Only)

Real fees and costs depend on the case and your signed agreement. These simplified examples show how distributions work.

  • Pre-litigation settlement: $60,000 recovery. Attorney fee at pre-lit %; subtract advanced costs; pay medical liens; you receive the remaining net.
  • Litigation/trial: $150,000 recovery after filing suit. Attorney fee at litigation %; deduct advanced costs and liens; you receive the net.

Fees & Costs – FAQs

Do I pay anything upfront?

We don’t charge an attorney fee upfront on a contingency case. We typically advance standard case costs.

Do we deduct the fee before or after costs?

Your agreement explains the method (fee on gross vs. net after costs). We review this with you before you sign.

What happens if there’s no recovery?

You owe no attorney fee. We explain responsibility for advanced costs in your agreement.

Can you lower medical liens?

Often yes. We frequently negotiate healthcare and subrogation claims to increase your net recovery.

Arizona Resources

Talk to a Phoenix Lawyer About Fees & Your Case

We’ll clearly explain the contingency percentages, costs, and timelines—step by step—before you sign, ensuring full transparency and clarity in writing.

Call: (602) 903-6000  |  Start your free case review