Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawyers

Although insurance companies and large corporations can afford to pay their lawyers $250 to $700 per hour, most people cannot—especially if they are facing hefty medical bills and time away from work. Biren Law Group believes that accident victims should be able to bring their claim on fair footing, even if they can’t afford to pay hourly attorney’s fees. This is why we often accept cases on a contingency fee basis. Rather than charging an hourly rate, our firm will only take a fee if we are successful in recovering compensation on your behalf. Simply put, you don’t pay unless we win your case. If we win your case, our fee will come as a percentage of your recovery. If no recovery is made, you will not have to pay anything for the legal services rendered by our firm. Either way, you will not be charged a fee upfront or out-of-pocket.

At Biren Law Group, we do not have a set contingency fee rate. The fee will often depend on the type of personal injury case, the complexity of the case, the stage of litigation in which we were contacted, and several other factors. Some cases, like medical malpractice, have a statutory fee schedule. Generally speaking, however, our fee will range from 33.33% to 45% for more complex cases that are set for trial.

Litigation is expensive. Investigating the case, copying documents, paying witness fees, paying transcript fees, retaining expert witnesses, preparing exhibits, and paying jury fees will all add to the overall cost of taking a case to trial. Every personal injury case is different, so there is no way to estimate just how much these costs will total in advance; however, the earlier the case is resolved, the less it is going to cost you. Biren Law Group works hard to keep litigation costs in proportion to the anticipated recovery. In most personal injury cases, we will advance the costs for the client. Since we often accept cases on a contingency fee basis, the client would not be required to pay these advanced costs if a recovery is not made on their behalf. If a recovery is made, however, they will need to repay the costs from his or her share of the recovery.

Every case is different, which means that liability is never the same in any two cases. Even if two people have similar injuries, they are never exactly the same, nor is the effect of the injuries on them. That being said, there is no set formula for determining the value of a case. Several different factors will be considered, including the nature and extent of the victim’s damages, the jurisdiction in which the case is pending, and the strength of the evidence establishing liability. At Biren Law Group, it is our policy that we will not provide a valuation of a client’s or prospective client’s case until we have had the opportunity to review all of the relevant factors. This usually means that the value of a case cannot be determined until well after we have become involved in the case—giving us the opportunity to accumulate all of the information necessary to make an appropriate and educated valuation.

You should know that 90% of all personal injury cases are settled long before trial. Both sides often realize that there is a chance they could lose at trial, making them more willing to compromise. In almost every case, settling means that you accept less than the potential recovery you could have made at trial – had everything gone perfectly. On the other hand, it guarantees that you will recover some level of compensation. If you are guaranteed to recover a substantial percentage of the potential recovery, it is recommended that you settle. However, the only time you will receive a fair settlement is if the other side knows that your attorney is willing and prepared to take your case to trial. In every case, you will have ample time to engage in settlement negotiations. Biren Law Group has the experience to know when we should start negotiations.

Asking the right questions can help you pick the right attorney for your case. First, you should learn more about the lawyer’s track record. Specifically, you should ask to see any published verdicts and settlements—which can help you to determine whether or not they have handled cases like yours. Next, you should see what type of courtroom or documentary presentations the attorney has made in the past. You should also ask the lawyer if their firm has the resources to handle a major case. After all, not all firms are created equal. Once you visit the lawyer’s offices, you can decide for yourself if the firm appears to be in a position to make the financial commitment necessary to handle your case. Even more important is that you speak with the attorney. Try to get a measure of what type of person they are.

If you are searching for a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer with the skill, experience and legal knowledge to effectively handle your case, look no further than Biren Law Group. We have represented thousands of clients over the last 40 years, recovering more than $500 million in damages. This success has earned our founding attorney, Matthew Biren, a place on the California Super Lawyers® list every year since 2006. Contact us today for a FREE, no-risk consultation.