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You’ve been through enough. With our contingency fee model, you won’t pay legal fees unless we win your case.

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You’re already dealing with enough. The cost of hiring a lawyer shouldn’t be another worry. With our firm, there are no fees upfront.

Whether you’ve been injured in a car, motorcycle, bicycle, or pedestrian accident, you are likely facing one of the most difficult periods of your life. The last thing you should have to worry about is how you will afford the ongoing cost of legal fees over the many months or even years it may take to resolve your case. We believe that everyone should have access to exceptional legal representation, regardless of their financial circumstances.

That is why we have made a commitment to a no-win, no-fee policy, also known as a contingency fee arrangement. Under this model, we only receive payment if we successfully recover compensation on your behalf. If we do not secure a favorable outcome for your case, you owe us nothing. We believe this approach allows us to focus on what matters most – fighting for your rights and helping you get your life back on track.

Our contingency fee structure ensures that you have access to the high-caliber legal representation you need, without the added stress of worrying about mounting legal bills. We are here to support you through this difficult time and to help you pursue the justice and compensation you deserve.

What do Contingency Lawyers Charge for Personal Injury Cases?

Contingency lawyers typically charge a percentage of the settlement or award obtained for the client, usually ranging from 25% to 40%.  Lalande lawyers charge a maximum contingency fee of 30% fee on When you hire a personal injury attorney on a contingency fee basis, you can expect:

  • No upfront costs or hourly fees
  • The lawyer only gets paid if they win your case
  • A percentage of the settlement or award as the lawyer’s fee
  • The percentage may vary based on the stage at which the case is resolved (e.g., before or after filing a lawsuit)

This fee structure allows injured individuals to access high-quality legal representation without the burden of paying out-of-pocket expenses month after month.

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What do Contingency Lawyers Charge for Wrongful Death Cases?

Contingency lawyers handling wrongful death cases typically charge a percentage of the settlement or award obtained for the client, usually ranging from 25% to 40%.  Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers charges a maximum contingency fee of 30% for wrongful death cases.

What do Contingency Lawyers Charge for Long-Term Disability Cases?

In long-term disability cases, contingency fee lawyers generally take a percentage of the settlement recovered for the client, typically between 25% and 40%.  At Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers, our maximum contingency fee for long-term disability claims is 30%.
If a long-term disability case proceeds to trial, hourly fees would be accounted for and billed accordingly under a new trial fee agreement, given that there is no lump-sum recovery. A judge can only so order a claimant to be put back on claim maintenance and paid their monthly disability benefits.

What do Contingency Lawyers Charge for Employment Law Cases?

For employment law cases, contingency lawyers typically charge a percentage of the settlement or award obtained for the client, usually ranging from 25% to 40%.  At Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers, our contingency fees for employment law cases range from 20% to a maximum of 25%, depending on the complexity of the case and the stage at which it is resolved. The fees are billed only in excess of what you may have been previously offered by your employer.

Area of Law Typical Lawyer Fees Lalande Personal Injury Lawyers’ Fees
Personal Injury 30% – 40% contingency fee Maximum 30% contingency fee
Wrongful Death 30% – 40% contingency fee Maximum 30% contingency fee
Long-Term Disability 25% – 40% contingency fee on past-due benefits Maximum 30% contingency fee on past-due benefits
Employment Law 25% – 40% of settlement 20% – 25% of settlement (depending on complexity and stage of resolution)
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Experience Matters

Below are a few of our recent results. It’s very important to understand that no two cases are the same. Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results, and litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts of individual cases. The information below is examples of Matt Lalande’s cases that he has settled or tried to verdict over his career and is for informational purposes only.

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$2.7M
Motorcycle Accident

For a young man who lost 2 limbs in a terrible motorcycle accident.

$1.7M
Trucking Accident

For an Ontario Truck driver who suffered 3rd degree burns in a California trucking accident.

$750K
Long-Term Disability

For a middle-aged woman in a long-term disability case.

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