- Cost-Free Representation: Understanding PA Workers’ Comp Attorney Fees When you’re out of work due to a work injury, the last thing you want to worry about is how you’ll afford a lawyer. This video will explain how workers’ compensation attorneys in Pennsylvania are paid and why you can get the legal help you need without paying any upfront costs.
- The Contingency Fee Basis: We’ll explain that Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys work on a “contingency fee” basis. This means their payment is contingent upon them winning your case. They are only paid if they secure benefits for you.
- The 20% Fee: We’ll clarify the standard fee percentage. By law, the attorney’s fee is a percentage, typically 20%, of any past-due or lump-sum benefits they recover for you. This fee must be approved by a Workers’ Compensation Judge.
- No Upfront Costs: We’ll highlight that you don’t pay anything out of your own pocket. The attorney’s fee is a percentage of the money that you receive. This system allows every injured worker, regardless of their financial situation, to have access to high-quality legal representation.
- A Shared Risk: We’ll explain that the contingency fee model means the attorney is sharing the risk with you. If the case is not successful and you do not receive any benefits, you will not owe the attorney any fee.
This video is for any injured worker in Pennsylvania who is concerned about the cost of hiring a workers’ compensation lawyer.