If you must seek compensation for a slip and fall accident from a business or property owner, you want to hire an experienced attorney so you receive the settlement you deserve. To do so, you will need to research lawyers and interview them. Besides determining their qualifications, you also want to understand the fees you will be charged before making this very important decision in your case.
How Las Vegas Attorneys Charge in Slip and Fall Cases
Your attorney should tell you the fees he charges at your initial consultation with him—with is usually at no charge to you. Lawyers typically charge their attorney fees in the following manner:
Contingency fee.
Most attorneys handle slip and fall cases—and other types of personal injury cases—on a contingency fee basis. This means that they only get paid if you obtain a settlement or are awarded compensation at a trial. If you receive nothing, you do not owe attorney fees. Typically, an attorney will charge a percentage of the amount you recover.
Hourly rate.
While this fee arrangement is much rarer, some attorneys could charge you on an hourly basis that ranges from $100 to $500 per hour. You want to know the approximate total cost before agreeing to this because your fees could be expensive.
Costs.
Besides the attorney fees you will pay, you will also owe litigation-related expenses, like the court filing fees, expert witness fees, and costs for obtaining your medical records. Some attorneys will pay these fees and then deduct them from your settlement award. Others could charge a contingency fee but require you to pay a retainer of a certain amount at the beginning of your case to recover these costs. You want to be certain to understand how much these anticipated costs will be and how you will be expected to pay them.
Have You Been Injured In A Henderson Slip and Fall Accident?
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall you need to speak with an experienced slip and fall lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Henderson office directly at 702.405.6000 to schedule a free consultation with our slip and fall attorneys.
We help injured victims in Henderson and Las Vegas as well as visitors who have been involved in an accident while visiting our area.