Dog bite lawyers know that most clients cannot afford high hourly rates or massive flat fees. We understand that medical treatment for your injuries may be costly.
So, instead of only representing New Yorkers with big bank accounts, personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. You do not pay anything upfront and we will not send you a bill unless we win your case.
You Do Not Have to Pay Your Dig Bite Lawyer Upfront
Personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee.
In a legal context, a contingency fee is a distinct type of arrangement. If your lawyer agrees to represent you on a contingency fee basis, it means that their payment is contingent on being able to obtain a certain result. This means dog bite clients are not required to pay for services until we settle their case or get a court-appointed award.
Once we win your case, we deduct a small percentage of your compensation as our payment.
You Don’t Have to Worry About Being Overcharged in Your New York Attack Lawsuit
In dog bite cases in New York, a contingency fee is a set percentage of any eventual compensation. Contingency fees can vary depending on many different factors, including, but not limited to, the following:
1. Expenses your attorney spends filing paperwork, conducting an investigation, and hiring expert witnesses; and
2. The amount of money your lawyer wins on your behalf.
Although contingency fees aren’t set in stone, you don’t have to worry about being overcharged or taken for a ride. In New York, every attorney licensed to practice law is bound by strict court rules and high standards for professional conduct. These procedures and rules prohibit lawyers from asking for too much money, with most contingency fees capped at 33.33%.
You Have Everything to Gain from Filing a Claim
If you’ve been injured in an unprovoked dog attack, you could be entitled to significant compensation for your physical injuries and your financial losses. Your potential damages could include:
1. The cost of your existing medical bills;
2. Payment for physical rehabilitation;
3. Mental health counseling;
4. Lost income from work;
5. Physical pain and suffering;
6. Mental anguish;
7. Loss of enjoyment; and
8. Disfigurement.
Unlike many other states, New York does not cap damages in most dog bite claims.
However, the size of your settlement or the amount of your court-ordered award depends on hard-to-prove factors, like whether the dog’s owner had reason to believe their pet could pose a danger to others.
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You don’t have to take chances when it comes to your recovery.
Since our founding in 2005, the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has fought to protect the rights of dog bite victims in Buffalo and across Upstate New York. A recognized U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firm, we know what it takes to build a compelling case for compensation—and we have the results to prove it, having secured more than $175 million for our clients.
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