You may not actually need money to hire a lawyer. Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency. When a lawyer works on contingency it means that he may not require payment unless he actually recovers on the claim. Before a lawyer begins working on the case, he and the client agree on the amount of payment. Often this is a percentage of the total recovery amount, although it could also be a flat fee. When the case is closed, the lawyer will take his portion out of the total award and give the balance to the client. This way, the injured person can recover without having to pay the lawyer upfront.
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