Contingency Fee Calculator
Calculate attorney contingency fees, deductions, and your net recovery from a settlement.
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How Contingency Fees Work
A contingency fee arrangement means the attorney only gets paid if you win or settle. The fee is typically a percentage of the gross settlement amount, deducted before other expenses or after — depending on your retainer agreement.
Standard Fee Ranges
Most personal injury contingency fees range from 25% to 40%. The most common arrangement is one-third (33.3%). Cases that go to trial, or involve appeals, often have higher percentages. Some states impose caps on certain case types.
What Are Case Expenses?
Case expenses (litigation costs) are separate from attorney fees and include filing fees, expert witness fees, deposition costs, medical records, and investigation costs. These are typically deducted from the settlement in addition to the attorney fee.
Medical Liens and Subrogation
If Medicaid, Medicare, health insurance, or a workers' comp insurer paid for your medical treatment, they may have a lien on your settlement requiring reimbursement. These liens are negotiated and deducted before you receive your net recovery.