Fees and affordability
An affordable car accident lawyer in Georgia
Cost is the reason most injured people never call a lawyer. At The M. Simmons Law Firm you do not need money up front, and you do not pay an attorney fee unless we win money for you.
You do not need money up front
Injury claims are handled on a contingency basis. The attorney fee comes out of the money recovered at the end of the case, not out of your pocket at the beginning. If there is no recovery, there is no attorney fee.
That structure exists for a reason. Someone recovering from a crash should not have to choose between paying rent and paying a lawyer, and an insurer should not be able to wait out an injured person who cannot afford to push back.
Why an inexpensive lawyer is not always the cheaper choice
Searching for a cheap car accident lawyer usually means searching for a low fee. Most Georgia injury firms, including this one, work on the same contingency structure, so the real difference is not the headline percentage. It is whether anyone orders the records, reads the policy limits, talks to the treating doctors, and prepares the file as though it will be tried.
A claim that is opened and settled quickly for the first offer can look inexpensive and still cost you far more than a properly prepared case. Ask what will actually be done on your file before you compare fees.
If cost is the reason you have not called, call anyway. The consultation is free, and if the case is not worth pursuing we will tell you that directly.
Questions to ask any Georgia injury lawyer
- How is the fee calculated, and is it a percentage of what I recover?
- Who pays for medical records, expert reviews and filing fees?
- Is the fee the same if the case settles versus goes to trial?
- Will I owe anything if the case loses?
- How often will I hear from you, and who answers when I call?
The answers should be in writing before you sign a representation agreement. Read the fee agreement carefully, and ask about anything you do not understand.
Fee questions, answered
How much does it cost to hire The M. Simmons Law Firm?
Nothing up front. The firm handles injury claims on a contingency basis, which means you do not pay an attorney fee unless we win money for you. The first consultation is free, and we explain any case costs in writing before you hire us.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on the treatment you needed, the income you lost, whether the injuries are permanent, and how much insurance coverage is available. No honest answer exists before someone reads the medical records. We will not quote a number to win your business, and we will tell you when the available coverage is too small to make a claim worthwhile.
How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Georgia?
Georgia generally gives an injured person two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit, under O.C.G.A. 9-3-33. Some claims carry shorter deadlines, including claims against a city, county or other public entity, and some carry longer ones. Because the deadline decides whether a claim survives, it is worth confirming early.
What if the other driver has no insurance?
Your own policy may still pay. Uninsured motorist coverage, and in some cases medical payments coverage, can apply even when the at-fault driver had no insurance or left the scene. Bring your declarations page and we will read the coverage with you.
Cost should not decide whether you call.
Free consultation, no money up front, and no attorney fee unless we win.