Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in NJ: What You Really Pay.

How the fee works.

We review your case and explain your options. No cost, no pressure.

01. Free consultation.

You get the fee in writing first. We deal with the insurance company and the paperwork.

02.We handle your case.

Our fee comes out of the money recovered. If nothing is recovered, you owe no attorney fee.

03.You pay only if we win.

Most NJ personal injury lawyers work on contingency. You pay nothing upfront, and the lawyer is paid a percentage of the money recovered. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney fee. NJ court rules limit how large that percentage can be.
Under NJ Court Rule 1:21-7, a lawyer may charge up to 33⅓% of the first $750,000 recovered, 30% of the next $750,000, 25% of the next $750,000, and 20% of the next $750,000. Above that, the fee is set by court approval. The exact percentage in your case is in your written agreement.
You do not owe an attorney fee if there is no recovery. Case costs, such as filing fees and expert reports, are handled separately, so ask how they work in your fee agreement before you sign.
In New Jersey, the fee is generally calculated on the net recovery, which is the amount recovered after costs and expenses. Your written agreement should show how this works.
Yes. We review your case, explain your options, and answer your questions at no cost and with no obligation.
Yes. A contingency fee agreement in NJ must be in writing. Read it carefully and ask us anything that is not clear before you sign.
It depends on your case. After a car accident, New Jersey is a no-fault state, so your own auto insurance (PIP) usually pays your medical bills first. We can explain your coverage during your free case review.

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