Personal Injury Lawyer

Many people talk to a personal injury lawyer for the first time without knowing what that relationship involves. In California, a contingency fee agreement, where the lawyer is paid a share of any recovery, must be in writing under Business and Professions Code section 6147. It must state the fee rate, explain how case costs affect the fee and the client’s recovery, and say that the fee is not set by law and can be negotiated. What a client tells a lawyer in confidence is protected by the lawyer-client privilege in Evidence Code section 954. Articles in this category explain what to bring to a first meeting, which questions to ask about fees and costs, how a lawyer gathers records and deals with insurers, and when a case may be filed in San Diego Superior Court. For questions about your situation, call Injury Trial Lawyers at (619) 525-7007.