No — at The Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm, you don’t owe us a dime unless we win your case.
We work on a contingency fee basis, which means our payment is entirely dependent on the outcome of your case. If we don’t recover compensation for you through a settlement or court verdict, you owe us nothing. No upfront costs. No hourly billing. No hidden charges.
This fee structure exists for one reason: to make legal representation accessible to everyone, regardless of financial situation. After an injury, the last thing you should worry about is how you’re going to pay a lawyer. With contingency-based representation, you get the legal firepower you need — without the financial risk.
What Happens If Your Case Is Successful?
If we recover compensation for you, our fee comes out of the settlement or court award as a pre-agreed percentage. The exact percentage may vary depending on case complexity and whether the case settles or goes to trial. We’ll explain everything clearly before you sign any paperwork, and provide a written fee agreement that protects both your interests and ours.
The bottom line? Our success is directly tied to yours. That means our priorities are fully aligned: we want to get you the maximum compensation possible, because that’s the only way we get paid too.
Why This Works in Your Favor
Working on contingency gives us a powerful incentive to deliver results — and it means we only take on cases we believe in. When evaluating your case, we carefully assess its merit and potential value to ensure we can achieve a positive outcome. With a success rate of 97%, our team is selective, strategic, and committed to putting in the work necessary to win.
Unlike hourly billing arrangements that can quickly drain your finances regardless of outcome, our contingency model ensures you don’t have to settle just to avoid legal bills. We don’t get paid unless the outcome is in your favor, so we won’t encourage a quick payout unless it’s truly in your best interest.
We also cover the upfront costs of building your case — such as expert consultations, medical record retrieval, and court filing fees. If we win, those costs are reimbursed from your settlement. If we don’t win, you don’t owe us for those costs either. It’s that simple.
Let’s Talk About Your Case — No Risk, No Obligation
If you’ve been injured and aren’t sure whether you can afford legal help, don’t let that stop you from getting the support you need. Contact our team at The Illinois Hammer Injury Law Firm for a free consultation. We’ll review your case, explain your options, and walk you through exactly how the contingency fee process works — with total transparency.
You focus on healing. We’ll focus on winning.
