When you or a loved one have suffered from a severe injury, there are numerous stressful factors to consider. The health of the person involved will be your primary concern, but what happens about the mounting medical bills, including potential rehabilitation, travel, and other expenses? If the injured person was the main source of income and unable to return to work, this adds another dimension of stress.
You might already know that you are entitled to money through workers’ compensation, your insurance policy, or another third party. Howe’ver, navigating the legal system and not being cajoled into taking a lower settlement due to time restriction is altogether unnerving. It is critical that you know how to get the best no-cost lawyer after a serious injury.
How can I get free legal help in Houston?
There are ways to obtain free legal help in Houston. Howe’ver, in the instance of personal injury claims, the plaintiff (being the person injured or their family) can contact the offices of Williams Hart & Boundas for a free initial consultation. During this time, a member of their legal team will go through your case’s particulars and see the best way forward. The legal process, timeline, and potential compensation packages will be explained, as well as the eventual fee structure. This consultation is entirely free of charge, and you are under no obligation to go with this firm until you sign an agreement.
What is pro-bono legal help?
While the legal profession often has a bad reputation for being sharks (or a myriad of other names), the reputation is not always warranted. Many lawyers and legal firms devote their careers to seeking justice and donate thousands of hours to providing pro-bono work, essentially offering their skills for free to worthy causes such as non-governmental organizations and charities.
What are contingency fees?
By working on a contingency fee, your lawyer and firm will receive no payment upfront for the time they spend on your case. Moreover, they will receive no payment whatsoever unless you win a settlement or verdict. Instead, their cost is entirely contingent upon a successful lawsuit, and your attorney will get paid only when you get paid. Generally, the contingency fee is a percentage of the amount of compensation awarded. As such, it is in the best interests of your legal team to get you the highest amount possible.
There is usually a sliding scale for the exact percentage given to your attorney based on the time and labor expected to be devoted to your suit, the expected award, and other such factors. This payment structure will all be clearly outlined in a signed agreement between you and your attorney before accepting your case. Expenses associated with administering the case, including court filing fees, travel, expert witnesses, and the like, would also be agreed upon.
If you have been involved with a serious injury, we recommend speaking to a member of the Williams Hart & Boundas team as soon as possible so that you may be able to concentrate on the road to recovery.