Cost of Hiring a Product Liability Lawyer

A product liability lawsuit is a legal claim filed against the maker, manufacturer, or retailer of a defective product. Even compared to other types of personal injury actions, product liability lawsuits tend to be complex. They are, for instance, often reliant on technical evidence and expert insight that is not always available for free, and which sometimes costs massive amounts of money to obtain and interpret.

In short, litigating a product liability lawsuit can be as expensive, time-consuming and complex. However, this does not mean that hiring an attorney is unaffordable. A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has spent decades fighting for the rights of accident victims in Buffalo and throughout Upstate New York. We know that, after an accident, your physical health and financial well-being take priority, which is why we do not ask our clients to pay upfront for our services.

Here is what you need to know about:

The Real Cost Of Hiring A Product Liability Lawyer

Every law firm has its own billing practices, but you should not have to pay anything out-of-pocket to retain an experienced product liability lawyer.

One of the most significant misconceptions about legal representation is that a good attorney will always charge more money than ordinary families can afford. Indeed, attorneys who charge by the hour do demand steep fees. And, even among high-cost firms, billing practices can vary. Some lawyers charge by the hour; others ask for their expenses to be covered up front.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C., in contrast, works on something called a “contingent fee” basis. If and when we accept a new case, we do not ask our clients to pay us by the hour or wire money into a special account. Instead, we only take payment as a percentage of your settlement or court-ordered award. If we do not win your case, we do not send you a bill for our losses, and we do not get paid. In other words, our income is contingent on your lawsuit’s success and our ability to get results.

If you work with the Dietrich Law Firm P.C., the real cost of hiring a product liability lawyer is no cost at all. If we cannot win, you do not lose your savings, and if you walk away with a check, your award will already cover your legal expenses.

The Benefit Of Contingent Fee Agreements

Personal injury lawyers take cases on a contingency fee basis because these agreements are often best for everyone involved. For clients, a contingency fee means that:

1. You do not have to make difficult choices between paying for legal representation and keeping your lights on;
2. Expectations are clear from the get-go. Once you agree to work with a product liability lawyer, you will sign an agreement that specifies the percentage you will pay if and when we win your case; and
3. You would not have to worry about more debt or a big legal bill once your case has been resolved.

Contingency fee agreements also provide a strong incentive for product liability lawyers to do their due diligence and not over-promise. Since your attorney only gets paid if you do, contingent fees help ensure that lawyers only take claims they have the skill and experience to win.

Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has helped clients in Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and throughout Upstate New York build back better after an accident. We could help you, too. Call us today at 1-866-529-5334 to speak to a personal injury lawyer and schedule your risk-free, no-obligation consultation.