The initial consultation with one of the experienced injury lawyers at Paciocco & Mellow is free of charge. At this initial consultation, our lawyer will explain to you in detail the costs associated with your claim.
There are two general categories of fees associated with hiring a lawyer. These are legal fees and disbursements. Disbursements are the expenses which the lawyer incurs in prosecuting your case and include such things as court filing fees and the cost of obtaining medical records and reports. Legal fees are paid for the legal services provided by the lawyer.
At Paciocco & Mellow, the majority of cases are handled on a contingency basis. This means that the legal fees are paid as a pre-determined percentage of the amount recovered as the result of a settlement or judgment. If no amount is recovered, no legal fees are paid. Disbursements are generally paid for by the insurer of the defendant as part of the settlement.