No Fee Unless You Win
If you or someone you love suffered an injury due to a serious accident, you are probably worried about your costs. The cost of medical care, the cost of taking time off from work, the cost of hiring a workers’ compensation or personal injury attorney. You might feel hesitant to contact a lawyer out of fear that their fees will be too high.
Fortunately, Malone Bailey can help you. We offer a no-win, no-fee arrangement for clients throughout Minnesota. This means that you do not owe us any money – none – unless we obtain your compensation. There are no upfront costs for our services. Call Malone Bailey at 952-209-9018 or fill out a free initial consultation form.
What Is A ‘No-Fee, No-Win’ Payment Arrangement?
A law firm that offers a no-win, no-fee option means that the lawyers working for the firm do not collect any fees upfront. In fact, they do not get paid unless they get money for you through a settlement or a lawsuit. No-win, no-fee lawyers are a good fit for people who need an attorney but do not have the resources to pay legal fees upfront. This means that you would not pay any money at all unless your lawyer recovers financial compensation for you. Through this arrangement, you can receive the legal help you need without having to worry about the financial strain of paying an attorney immediately.
How Does It Work?
A contingency fee is another word for a no-win, no-fee arrangement. It means that a law firm’s fee is contingent upon its lawyers winning your lawsuit or recovering money through a negotiated settlement. After you receive monetary compensation, you pay your law firm a percentage of the money in exchange for its services.
What Comes Out Of Your Settlement?
When people hear “no fee unless you win,” a natural follow-up question is what happens once compensation is recovered. Understanding how a settlement is distributed can ease uncertainty and help you plan with confidence. While every case is different, Minnesota injury cases tend to follow a clear and transparent structure.
In most personal injury matters, the primary deduction is the attorney fee. This fee is calculated as a percentage of the total recovery and is only collected if compensation is obtained. In Minnesota, contingency fee percentages commonly fall within an agreed range that reflects the complexity of the case, the time involved and whether the matter ultimately is resolved through settlement or litigation. The specific percentage is outlined in writing at the beginning of a case by agreement, so there are no surprises later.
Another category involves case-related costs. These are not attorney fees but out-of-pocket expenses required to move a claim forward. Common examples of case-related costs include:
- Medical records and reports required to document injuries and treatment, including hospital charts, diagnostic imaging and provider billing summaries
- Expert witness fees for doctors or specialists who review records or testify, often used to explain injuries, limitations or long-term impact
- Court filing fees and service of process costs if a lawsuit is filed, covering required payments to initiate and formally serve legal pleadings
- Accident investigation expenses, such as obtaining reports or scene evidence, including police records, photographs and third-party documentation
In most cases, these costs are advanced by the law firm as the case progresses. This means clients are not asked to pay these expenses upfront, while medical bills and lost income are already creating stress. If the case results in a recovery, these costs are reimbursed from the settlement before the remaining funds are distributed. If there is no recovery, the law firm typically absorbs them.
Some settlements also involve resolving medical liens or reimbursement claims. Health insurers, Medicare or Medicaid may have a right to be repaid for treatment related to the injury. Handling these issues correctly is critical, as unresolved medical liens can delay payment or create future complications. These matters are addressed as part of the settlement process so clients receive a clear final breakdown.
The most important point is transparency. Before representation begins, the fee structure, potential costs and distribution process of a case are explained in detail during the consultation with an attorney. Questions are encouraged, and the agreement is put in writing so expectations remain clear from start to finish.
Why Work With A No-Win, No-Fee Law Firm?
There are plenty of good law firms you can hire that do not work on a contingency fee basis. However, working with a no-win, no fee law firm has numerous advantages. These include:
- Zero upfront costs
- Cost-effective legal representation
One of the biggest advantages is that a no-win, no-fee arrangement ensures that all people have access to good-quality legal counsel. One of our fundamental beliefs is that everyone deserves a lawyer’s help after an accident involving someone else’s negligence. You deserve equal access to the legal system, no matter what your income or ability to pay is.
What If Your Case Is Not Successful?
In the rare event that your claim does not result in financial compensation, you still don’t have to worry. You would not owe us any fees. When our attorneys accept a case on a contingency fee basis, they understand the risk of not collecting any money. Our commitment to providing no-win, no-fee counsel means that you receive our team’s outstanding quality of service without having any financial risk at all.
Call Our St. Cloud or Edina Workers’ Comp Law Office To Get Started On Your Workers’ Comp Case
Malone Bailey has the no-win, no-fee, experienced injury lawyers for you. We also provide a free case evaluation. You have everything to gain by contacting us for more information. To speak with a personal injury attorney; discuss our no-win, no-fee agreement; or schedule a free consultation, please call our main office line at 952-209-9018 or send us an email today.