A payment arrangement where the lawyer’s fee is a percentage of the money recovered for you. If you don’t win, the attorney usually doesn’t charge a fee for their time.

In a personal injury case:

• Common percentages might range from around 25–40%, depending on the case and stage of litigation.

• Case expenses (filing fees, experts, medical records) may be handled separately.

What to know:

• Always ask how fees and costs are calculated and deducted.

• Get the fee agreement in writing before signing.