What Is a Contingency Fee and How Does It Work for South Texas Injury Cases?
Dayle A2X • May 25, 2026

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What Is a Contingency Fee?

A contingency fee is an arrangement where your attorney only gets paid if you win your case. If the case is successful — either through a settlement or a verdict — the attorney receives a percentage of the recovery. If you do not win, you owe nothing for the attorney's services. This type of fee arrangement has existed for over a century and was specifically designed to ensure that people who cannot afford to pay legal fees upfront still have access to experienced legal representation.

For personal injury cases in South Texas, contingency fees are the standard arrangement. Understanding how they work helps you evaluate your options and make informed decisions about your case. If you have questions about pursuing a personal injury claim, the team at Anderson Alexander PLLC is here to help.

How Contingency Fees Work in Texas Personal Injury Cases

The Percentage

In Texas personal injury cases, contingency fee percentages typically range from 33% to 40% of the gross recovery. The specific percentage often depends on whether the case settles before trial, after a lawsuit is filed, or after trial begins. Most contingency fee agreements set a lower percentage for early settlements (often 33.33%) and a higher percentage if the case proceeds to trial (often 40%). This reflects the additional work and risk involved in taking a case through litigation.

Expenses Are Separate

Attorney fees and case expenses are two different things. Case expenses include items like filing fees, expert witness fees, medical records costs, deposition costs, and investigation expenses. In most contingency fee agreements, these costs are advanced by the law firm and then reimbursed from the recovery. Before signing any fee agreement, make sure you understand how expenses are handled — specifically whether expenses are deducted before or after the attorney's percentage is calculated, because this can significantly affect your net recovery.

What Happens If You Lose

Under a standard contingency fee arrangement, if you do not receive a recovery, you owe no attorney fees. However, you may still owe case expenses depending on the specific terms of your agreement. Review your fee agreement carefully — many South Texas personal injury attorneys advance expenses and only seek reimbursement from a successful recovery, meaning no out-of-pocket cost to you regardless of outcome.

Why Contingency Fees Give Everyone Access to Legal Representation

The contingency fee system levels the playing field. Insurance companies have armies of lawyers and adjusters working to minimize your claim from day one. Without contingency fee arrangements, most injury victims could not afford to hire an experienced attorney to fight back. The contingency fee system means that the quality of your legal representation does not depend on your current financial situation.

At Anderson Alexander PLLC, we take personal injury cases on a contingency fee because we believe every injury victim deserves experienced legal representation. Learn more about our attorneys and our commitment to clients throughout South Texas.

Get a Free Consultation — No Fee Unless We Win

If you were injured in an accident and want to understand your options, call Anderson Alexander A2X Law for a free consultation: (361) 452-1279. We work on a contingency fee — you pay nothing unless we win your case. Our office is located at 101 N Shoreline Blvd, Suite 420, Corpus Christi TX 78401. Contact us today to get started.

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By Dayle A2X • May 26, 2026
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Victoria Texas Personal Injury Attorney — Highway Accidents and Energy Sector Claims in Victoria County

By Dayle A2X • May 26, 2026
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