As a Missouri personal injury attorney, I have many potential clients ask me "how much does a personal injury lawyer cost?" Personal injury attorneys typically take on cases with a contingency fee agreement. This type of agreement allows an attorney to pay all the costs required to research the injury, speak to professionals, and file the personal injury claim. Instead of having the client pay thousands of dollars up-front, the attorney advances the costs of the case and gets paid when a settlement is reached.

In Missouri, personal injury attorneys will charge anywhere from 33.3% to 40% in attorneys fees for personal injury claims. It is important to realize when hiring an attorney that he or she will only collect attorney's fees if you receive a settlement. The attorney assumes all the financial risk of a personal injury claim, which motivates them to work hard to win your case. If your attorney is not returning calls or you feel he or she is not handling your personal injury claim appropriately, you have the right by Missouri law to terminate your attorney. If you do terminate your attorney, he or she may put an attorneys' lien on your case for reimbursement for the hours and money spent on your case up to termination. A judge will have the final approval of the amount the attorney is allowed to charge a former client.

You only get one shot at collecting for your personal injury lawsuit. Many people hire the first Missouri injury lawyer that they speak to and end up unhappy with their services after it is too late. You and your attorney will spend a lot of time speaking during the course of a personal injury lawsuit, so it is important that you feel comfortable and know that he or she has your best interest in mind. Once you see how hard your attorney works on your personal injury claim, you'll understand why it is worth 33.3% for them to fight for you. Our Missouri personal injury attorneys work hard for their clients and will work hard for you. Call 888.956.2487 for a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury attorneys today.

Joshua P. Myers is the owner and President of Myers Injury Law, LLC and a founding partner of Schultz & Myers, LLC. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, his personal injury law firm routinely handles claims that result in personal injury or death throughout the Midwest. If you have been hurt or have lost a loved one due to the negligence of another, please contact a personal injury attorney to learn your rights. It is always free to discuss your case and there are never any attorney's fees until we recover on your behalf.