The Law Office of Heidi A. Hillyer, P.A. accepts most personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis. This means that if there is no recovery there is no cost to you.
A contingent fee agreement is a written contract between the client and the lawyer in which the lawyer will be paid an agreed-upon percentage of the total settlement or judgment. If the lawyer does not obtain a settlement for the client, or if there is no award after a trial, the lawyer will not receive a fee.
The law firm will advance all agreed-upon litigation costs and court fees on behalf of the client. Costs and fees can include court filing fees, investigation costs, photocopies, medical records, and expert witness fees, among others.
Personal injury settlements are subject to medical and health insurance liens. This obligates the lawyer to pay the liens before disbursing settlement proceeds to the client. It is important to discuss this with your attorney and your medical providers so that you understand how they will be paid.
Contingency fee agreements are regulated by The Florida Bar and they are subject to Rule 4-1.5 of the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct.