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First, the fee charged will be on a contingency basis. A fee will be charged only if there is a recovery, either by settlement without a trial or by a judgment arising from a trial. Generally, the fee charged is one-third of the total recovery. In addition, in the event it becomes necessary to file suit for payment of no-fault insurance personal injury protection benefits (PIP), the same contingency fee shall apply. Of course, there will be no fee at all if there is nothing recovered. In the event that an appeal or second trial is necessary, the fee will be 40%. A written fee agreement will be provided to all of my clients. It will provide a full explanation of all fee arrangements.

Secondly, no settlement will be made at any time without your approval in advance which means that you will know the amount of the fee and the costs and the net amount to be received by you from any settlement offer before you have to indicate your approval of any settlement offer.

Thirdly, all out-of-pocket expenses incurred by us in preparing this case and presenting it would be paid by you independently of the fee arrangements and regardless of whether any recovery is obtained on your behalf. The types of expenses include such items as photostatic copies of hospital records, doctors' reports, court costs, depositions, and expert witness fees. We will advance the money for such costs, if necessary, as they are incurred.