Attorney Fees
$0 upfront. No fee unless we win.
Every Austin TX car accident case we take is on contingency. The chart below is the entire fee structure. No retainer, no hourly billing, no surprise invoice.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
24/7 Case Review Real attorney. Day or night. English or Spanish. | FREE |
Pre-Suit Representation Investigation, demand letter, negotiation, settlement. | 33% |
Post-Filing Representation Lawsuit filed, discovery, depositions, mediation, trial. | 40% |
Litigation Costs Filing fees, experts, depositions, exhibits. | Advanced by us |
If we lose No recovery, no fee. | $0 |
Worked example
Suppose your case settles before a lawsuit is filed for $45,000 (the upper end of the typical Austin non-catastrophic injury range of $15K-$50K).
- · Gross settlement: $45,000
- · Attorney fee (33% pre-suit): $14,850
- · Advanced costs (e.g. police report, records, experts): ~$500-$1,500
- · Medical bills paid from settlement via Letter of Protection: varies
- · Net to you: balance after attorney fee + costs + medical liens
Illustrative only. Industry data on Austin TX non-catastrophic car accident settlements; your case will be evaluated individually. TBI / spinal / surgical cases routinely settle for $250,000 - $2,000,000+.
Pricing FAQ
How much does a car accident lawyer cost in Austin?▾
Nothing upfront. Our fee is a contingency: 33% of the gross recovery if the case settles before a lawsuit is filed, 40% if a lawsuit must be filed. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us $0. The 24/7 consultation is always free.
What percentage do car accident lawyers take in Texas?▾
Texas law allows contingency fees up to 40% in personal injury cases. The market-standard schedule is 33% pre-suit and 40% post-filing. We follow that schedule. Some firms charge 40% from day one - we do not.
Is the case review really free?▾
Yes. A real Austin attorney reviews your case on the 24/7 hotline. No obligation, no fee, no upsell. If we believe you have a case, we explain the next steps. If we do not, we tell you that too.
Do I have to pay if we lose?▾
No. We work on strict no-recovery-no-fee contingency. If we do not recover money for you, you owe us zero - no attorney fees and no reimbursement of advanced litigation costs.
How much is the average Austin TX car accident settlement?▾
Non-catastrophic injury cases in Austin typically settle between $15,000 and $50,000+. Cases involving surgery, spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, or permanent impairment routinely exceed $250,000 - $2,000,000+. Industry data; your case will depend on medical bills, lost wages, and severity.
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