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Bicyclists Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer PART 3 OF 3

Release Date: 05/30/2018

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

In today’s episode, we’re hearing from accomplished triathletes Julie Dunkle and Leslie Myers of the Nytro Women’s Racing Team. Composed of ten veterans in the sport, their team races all distances. They are prolific podium finishers who have gone on to qualify for world championships, a feat that is by no means easy.

Bicyclists Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer PART 3 OF 3

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

In the previous episode of this series, we talked about marketing lawyer discount scams, sketchy group referral programs, and the importance of your lawyer’s bicycling knowledge in winning your case. Today on Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, we will learn about contingency fee agreements.

Bicyclist guide to hiring an injury lawyer (Part 2 of 3)

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Previously, we discussed objective guideposts, markers, and reasons for hiring a lawyer. In this second installment of Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, learn about more hiring tips, questions to ask, and pitfalls you need to watch out for to help you in your decision making.

Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, Part 1

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

How to find the best attorney to represent you. In this episode, we'll discuss the Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer. Learn how to hire, the best attorneys, professional tips, and pitfalls.

Why It Makes Dollars & Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast, Part 2

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Hesitant to hire a lawyer fast? In this episode, we'll discuss social media pitfalls and designing a damages strategy.

Why It Makes Dollars and Sense to Hire a Lawyer Fast (Part 1 of 2)

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Not sure whether you should hire a bicycle injury lawyer for your case? Prospective clients often delay in hiring for various reasons. Understand why it makes dollars & sense to hire a lawyer fast!

California Legal Ethics

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

What to look for in an attorney? How to measure his competence? This is the first in a series of episodes that focus on California Legal Ethics.

Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 2

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Pt.2. is a continuation of Part 1 where we discussed economic and non-economic damages. Today we focus on the non-economic damages such as your loss of bicycling enjoyment and how to value those.

Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle Part 1

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Richard Duquette’s job is to get his clients’ money. Money is justice. When you’re injured, you lose more than personal property, hospital bills and time off work. There is a value assigned to a loss of a bicyclists lifestyle. Richard helps you determine Valuing the Loss of a Bicycling Lifestyle in two episodes.

Bicycle Store Test Ride Agreement

Bicycling and the Law - 911Law.com

Bicycle shops are wise to obtain a written release to protect their interests. What should a prospective client understand when he agrees to the terms and signs the document?

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In the previous episode of this series, we talked about marketing lawyer discount scams, sketchy group referral programs, and the importance of your lawyer’s bicycling knowledge in winning your case. Today on Bicyclist's Guide to Hiring an Injury Lawyer, we will learn about contingency fee agreements.

“...You want an experienced lawyer, not a discount lawyer. You want somebody that will get you the max recovery and if that requires a trial, they’ll go to trial.” - Richard Duquette

What is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee is a payment structure where you pay your lawyer’s fees out of the total recovery. That being said, if you don’t recover, you won’t pay a penny for the lawyers time. The contingency fee is often 33%, and can only go up to 40% if a lawsuit is filed.

Compared to an hourly fee structure, a contingency fee is a much more consumer-friendly scheme. After all, who can afford to pay a lawyer by hour?

Your 33% Goes a Long Way

Your attorney advances their time, efforts, and resources so they can build your case without any payment guaranteed. The contingency fee structure allows your lawyer to take the case.

It also benefits you in the long run. From a well-funded law office that will ensure quality customer service and down to a team of qualified associate lawyers who can team up in working for your case and therefore intensify the legal work, you can be certain you get your money’s worth.