[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-do-lawyers-say-they-get-no-fee-unless-there-is-a-recovery\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-do-lawyers-say-they-get-no-fee-unless-there-is-a-recovery\/","headline":"Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?","name":"Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?","description":"You don\u2019t have to look very far to find some version of the phrase. Nonetheless, if you\u2019ve never retained a lawyer before, it might seem a bit confusing.\u00a0 What exactly does \u201cNo Recovery, No Fee\u201d actually mean? Think about it. How many professions do you know where compensation is reliant on the outcome? An emergency… Continue reading Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2018-08-18","dateModified":"2024-11-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/No-Win-No-Fee.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/No-Win-No-Fee.jpg","height":1131,"width":1600},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-do-lawyers-say-they-get-no-fee-unless-there-is-a-recovery\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":459,"keywords":["Workers Compensation"],"articleBody":"You don\u2019t have to look very far to find some version of the phrase. Nonetheless, if you\u2019ve never retained a lawyer before, it might seem a bit confusing.\u00a0 What exactly does \u201cNo Recovery, No Fee\u201d actually mean? Think about it. How many professions do you know where compensation is reliant on the outcome? An emergency doctor does not receive a salary based on the number of patients he cures. Likewise, firefighters and police officers are not compensated by how many people they successfully rescue.The legal dictionary discusses the meaning of \u201cNo Fee if No Recovery\u201d fee arrangements between attorneys and their clients. This concept is also known as contingency agreements. In New Jersey, contingent fees are part of the Court Rules \u2013 specifically dealt with at Rule 1:21-7.Personal injury attorneys use contingency fee agreements to make things easier for their clients.\u00a0 Take for example the young man who was knocked down as he crossed the street. From all appearances, he did nothing wrong \u2013 he was within the crosswalks and obeyed the light. As a student, he might worry about finding money to sue the person who hit him.Meanwhile, the young man\u2019s physical road to recovery should be his primary concern. An experienced personal injury attorney will review the facts of the case. In this particular instance, it appears that negligence falls on the driver who hit the injury victim. The lawyer will agree to take the case \u2013 offering a retainer agreement based on taking a percentage of the settlement or court award.Some say that the \u201cNo Recovery, No Fee\u201d mantra is a bit of a gamble. In some respects, it can be. Since nobody likes to work for nothing, personal injury attorneys may be a bit selective in taking cases with limited damages or questionable liability. Of course, there\u2019s no way of telling that without a personal consultation.Workers\u2019 Compensation: No Fee, No RecoveryIf you are pursuing a claim for work-related injuries, you should know that you will also not need to pay attorney\u2019s fees up front.\u00a0 The same is true concerning the merits of your case. If your lawyer doesn\u2019t secure money on your behalf, you won\u2019t owe his or her firm any money.Meanwhile, fees for workers\u2019 compensation are computed differently than civil cases. The fee is split between you and the insurance company. It is limited to a maximum of 20 percent. Of importance is that the workers\u2019 compensation judge actually sets the amount for attorneys\u2019 fees.Contact UsHave questions regarding attorneys\u2019 fees for personal injury cases? The Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo has decades of experience handling matters on a contingent basis. Set up an appointment to see how we can help you."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Why Do Lawyers Say They Get No Fee Unless There is a Recovery?","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-do-lawyers-say-they-get-no-fee-unless-there-is-a-recovery\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]