Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP works on a contingency fee basis for personal injury claims. A contingency fee arrangement is one where a client pays a law firm a portion of the recovery—but only if the law firm wins money on his or her behalf.
In other words, you would owe our firm nothing unless we recover money for you—whether through settlement or a judgment after trial.
When you or a loved one are injured, the last thing you should or want to worry about is whether you can afford to pursue a valid claim.
While corporate defendants and insurance companies may be able to afford a high-dollar lawyer, the average person often cannot afford the high hourly rates that these attorneys charge.
All litigation is expensive, and we recognize that fact.
That is why with our firm you pay nothing upfront.
Our experienced team of attorneys thoroughly reviews each case at the outset and determines whether the Firm is able to cover the out-of-pocket expenses associated with your case, including:
- Investigating the claim
- Ordering medical bills and records
- Filing a lawsuit
- Hiring expert witnesses
- Legal research
- Deposition costs.
We cannot guarantee that you will win your case.
But if we take your case on a contingency fee basis, we are comfortable putting our own money on the line because we think that you have a case that we can win for you.
If we do not win, then you do not owe us anything—not even for the expenses that we have incurred on your case.
Each case is different and, therefore, each contingency arrangement is different.
When you hire us, we will explain to you in detail how the amount is calculated.
If you would like to discuss a contingency fee case with us or have any questions about the contingency fee structure, please give us a call at 832-402-6637 or email us using the contact form on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely nothing. At Armstrong Lee & Baker LLP, our attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you owe us nothing unless we win your case, whether that’s in the form of a settlement or a judgment. We offer a free consultation to anyone who thinks they might have a personal injury case.
We suggest speaking with an attorney as soon as possible after your injury. Something to keep in mind is that all personal injury cases need evidence, and that evidence often degrades over time. As a result, many jurisdictions have a strict statute of limitations (or time limit) for filing a claim. In Texas, most victims have only two years from the date of injury to file, so it is important to start building your case immediately.
In the state of Texas, employers have the option of filing for workers’ compensation insurance. This policy covers them in case an employee suffers an injury on the job. However, some employers choose to be non-subscribers, which means they opt out of this coverage and lose certain legal protections. This means that if an injured employee sues them after a work injury, they may end up paying more damages. In addition, they may be liable for pain and suffering, punitive damages, and medical benefits. Learn more about non-subscriber injuries here.
The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) keeps track of employers that report their non-subscriber status. Currently, you can find a spreadsheet of every reported non-subscriber business in Texas under TDI’s workers’ compensation insurance coverage verification page. This includes the business address, business name, and filing dates. Learn more here.
There are a few different ways to manage your bills while waiting for your case to settle. For medical treatment, it is common to arrange a lien with the doctor’s office or hospital. A medical lien is essentially an agreement to pay back your treatment costs with a portion of your potential settlement. Another option for miscellaneous bills, such as rent, utilities, or other essential expenses, is lawsuit funding. Much like a lien, you pay these loans back with a portion of your settlement or judgment. However, these loans have high interest rates and fees, so be sure to discuss this option with your attorney.