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Personal injury legal glossary

Plain-language explanations for terms you may hear while researching an injury claim. Definitions are general; state law and policy wording can change the answer for a particular case.

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Hiring a lawyerContingency feeShow definition

A fee arrangement in which the lawyer’s fee is tied to a recovery. The written agreement should explain the percentage, case expenses, and what happens if there is no recovery.

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