Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Are the attorneys' disbursements and costs also contingent and if not, do they

A: The costs and disbursements outlined above in question 5 are your responsibil¬ity even if there is no recovery in your case. In other words, although your attorney's fee is contingent upon a settlement or successful court award, the actual out of pocket costs are not contingent upon successful recovery. Your attorney may require you to assist in such costs as they are incurred. Therefore, you may be requested to pay some of the out of pocket costs in advance of settlement as the case progresses. The reason for this is that it is not economically feasible for law firms to "finance" personal injury cases. For this reason, the law provides that out¬-of pocket expenses are the responsibility of the client even if the case does not settle.