When you see “free legal consultation” on a personal injury law firm’s website, it’s natural to wonder if there’s a catch. Decades of shady television and online ads have conditioned many people to associate the word “free” with scams, hidden fees, or strings-attached offers that end up costing money. Today, we will clarify what “free legal consultations” really mean – so you can understand the Florida personal injury process without worry. If you need help after suffering an injury, we encourage you to reach out and talk to our team to discover your legal options for pursuing compensation.
No-Cost, No-Obligation Legal Consultation
A free consultation truly means free. It’s a chance to speak with an attorney without any financial commitment on your part – no pressure, no contracts, and no money upfront to discuss your options. At Probinsky & Cole, there’s no charge for initial meetings to discuss your personal injury, and you’re not obligated to hire us after we discuss your case. During this consultation, we’ll listen to your story, ask questions to understand the details, and provide an honest assessment of your legal options.
Initial personal injury legal consultations are an open forum. We cannot guarantee results or tell you the exact amount of compensation your case is worth, but we can give our best estimates based on our decades of experience litigating similar cases in Florida. Remember, reaching out to us doesn’t cost a dime, and you’ll leave with helpful information to guide your next steps, whether you decide to pursue the case with us or not.
How Personal Injury Attorneys Get Paid – and Why It Matters to You
So, initial legal consultations for personal injury cases are free – great! But that leaves a lingering question: how do personal injury attorneys get paid? Unlike some other areas of law, personal injury attorneys, especially those working routine cases involving everyday Floridians, almost always work on a contingency fee basis. This means the attorneys only get paid if you successfully secure compensation for your case through a settlement or court judgment. Afterward, their pre-negotiated fees are taken as a percentage of the settlement or award.
A contingency fee structure encourages attorneys to work diligently for their clients and achieve the best possible outcome. Since your attorney’s payment depends on the outcome, it aligns their interests with yours—the better your results, the better they are compensated.
In addition, this structure limits the financial barriers that may stop injured parties from pursuing a case. When someone suffers an injury in Florida due to another’s negligence, they deserve the right to fight for compensation, even if they don’t have thousands of dollars in savings to pay for an attorney. Plus, if you don’t win, you typically owe nothing to the attorney. Personal injury attorneys only take on cases that they believe have a good shot of winning, which gives you added confidence about the strength of your case.
Remember, initial consultations for personal injuries at Probinsky & Cole are free, but that doesn’t mean we accept every case. What we will do is discuss your options and provide our recommendation, given the limited facts we know, to help you decide how you want to proceed. Our team is here to help you fight for compensation and return your life to normal as it was before your accident and injury.
In many areas of life, free doesn’t always mean free. But you never have to worry about upfront costs when considering a personal injury lawsuit with Probinsky & Cole. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation and learn how our Florida personal injury attorneys can help.
