Many of our clients ask us why personal injury cases are handled by attorneys on a contingency basis in Texas. With this legal guide, we will try to explain, as simple as possible, the reasons behind it and the law that supports it.
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Statutory law does not allow attorneys fees for personal injury
For the most part, the Civil Practice and Remedies Code is a source for attorneys to obtain legal fees for various causes of action; however, personal injury is not one of them. Consequently, attorneys have to charge a percentage of the total recovery to compensate themselves.
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It is beneficial for clients
Since many clients would not be able to afford attorneys otherwise, the law allows attorneys to get clients without retainer for a contingency. The good think is that unless a client wins, they do not have to pay the attorney. This makes is win-win situation for any client.
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