Whats the average percentage that a lawyer charges for car accident cases?

It depends what area of the country you live in. Rates very from the west coast to the east coast to the south, big city to small town! Need more info. Good luck.Whats the average percentage that a lawyer charges for car accident cases?
Assuming you are in the US, a ';customary'; contingency is 33%. If the case goes to trial, it could go higher, typically 40%. Remember, attorneys who take accident cases on contingency routinely incur costs, like expert witness fees etc. Some will charge you for administrative fees like postal costs, copying fees, etc. You should check with your attorney to make sure.





Another thing to remember is that most accident cases involve a ';protection letter'; to doctors who treat you. This letter guarantees that if you have a settlement or judgment, the lawyer must pay those medical bills before any money is disbursed to you. The bad news is that depending upon your injury, this could be substantial. The good news is that your medical bills are a factor in how much the settlement is. Higher medical usually means a higher settlement. Your settlement can also be increased for future medical, percentage of disability, scarring and other factors. In many states, amounts for future medical can not be part of the contingency fee to the attorney. But you have to check what the deal is where you live.Whats the average percentage that a lawyer charges for car accident cases?
Over here, they're by law prevented from charging any percentage.


They can only charge either a fixed amount or an hourly rate.
If you are in the USA, it is usually 1/3 plus any expenses accrued during the case.