Serious injuries caused by someone else’s actions can bring physical and emotional strain, while also raising questions about liability, legal options, and the cost of taking the next step. For many, it also leads to a more immediate concern about whether pursuing a case is even possible. A contingency fee structure is designed to remove that barrier, allowing you to move forward without upfront legal costs while your case is being handled.
These fees are commonly used across a wide range of personal injury-related cases, including accident lawsuits, product and premises liability, medical malpractice, wrongful death matters, and other situations involving serious harm. At Regan Zambri Long, this approach applies to cases handled throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. It is not limited to one type of claim, and it allows people to pursue recovery in a structured, accessible way.
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A contingency fee is a way of paying for legal representation where the attorney’s fee depends on the outcome of the case. Instead of paying upfront or being billed along the way, the fee is taken as a percentage of the recovery if the case is successful.
In simple terms, the fee is tied to a future result that isn’t known at the start. That is why you’ll often hear the phrase “no fee unless we win”. It allows you to move forward without paying legal fees upfront, with the cost linked directly to the outcome.
With a contingency fee, payment only comes into play if there is a recovery through a settlement or verdict. Once the case is resolved, the agreed percentage is applied to that recovery, and the legal fee is taken from it.
You are not asked to pay anything along the way while the case is ongoing. There are no monthly bills or hourly charges to manage. Instead, the process is straightforward. The case is handled first, the outcome is reached, and the fee is then calculated based on what was recovered.
Contingency fees are typically set within a range of 33% to 40% of the final recovery. The exact percentage depends on the details of the case, including how complex it is and how far it needs to progress before it is resolved.
What matters most is that the percentage is discussed and agreed upon before representation begins. It is clearly outlined in a written agreement, so you know exactly how the fee will be calculated. That clarity at the start helps avoid confusion later on and allows you to move forward with a clear understanding of the arrangement.
In addition to legal fees, every case involves certain costs. At Regan Zambri Long, those costs are handled by the firm while the case is ongoing. This includes expenses such as investigation work, expert witnesses, medical record retrieval, and court filing fees.
These are the kinds of steps needed to build and support a case, and they can add up over time. By advancing these costs, the firm allows the case to move forward without placing that burden on you while it is in progress.
You do not pay anything up front, and you are not asked to cover costs while the case is pending. There are no out-of-pocket expenses during this time, even as the case develops and additional work is done.
All case-related costs are handled by the firm and carried through the process. If the case is successful, those costs are then recovered from the settlement or verdict. This approach allows you to focus on your recovery without the added pressure of managing legal expenses along the way.
If a case does not result in a recovery, you do not owe any legal fees. This is exactly what is meant by saying “no fee unless we win”. The same applies to the costs that were advanced to move the case forward. You are not required to repay those expenses.
This structure removes the financial risk of pursuing a claim. It allows you to explore your legal options and take action where appropriate without worrying about being left with a bill if the case does not succeed.
The contingency fee model is built around access. Serious injuries can already place a strain on your time, your health, and your finances. Adding upfront legal costs to that situation can make it harder to take the next step.
By tying fees to the outcome of the case, our interests are aligned with yours from the start. The goal is shared, allowing our clients to pursue claims against well-funded defendants without needing to match their resources. The structure helps level the playing field and allows you to focus on your recovery while the case is being handled.
Hourly billing works differently because you are charged for the time spent on your case, regardless of how it turns out. That can mean ongoing costs, regular invoices, and financial pressure while the case is still unresolved.
With a contingency fee, the timing and structure are different. Payment is tied to the result, not the number of hours worked. There are no upfront charges, and no ongoing billing during the case. The difference comes down to how risk is shared, and in a contingency arrangement, that risk shifts away from you.
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In most personal injury cases, the contingency fee structure means there is no fee unless we win. This approach applies across a wide range of claims, though the details of each case are explained clearly in your written agreement before you move forward.
No. The firm advances the costs needed to handle the case, including investigation and expert work. Those costs are only recovered if the case is successful.
Your contingency fee percentage is agreed up front, before any work begins. It typically falls within a standard range and depends on the complexity of the case. It is clearly set out in your written agreement, so you know how it will be applied from the start.
Case costs and other obligations are addressed as part of the recovery process before the firm’s fee is finalized. The exact structure is explained clearly in your written agreement, so you understand how fees and expenses are handled before your case begins.
Yes. A contingency fee arrangement is designed for that situation. It allows you to pursue a claim without paying upfront legal fees or covering costs while the case is ongoing, making it possible to take action even if paying for a lawyer at the start would not be feasible.
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