Carma Legal’s current FAQ says personal injury matters are handled on a contingency-fee basis, with no upfront attorney fee and a fee collected only if compensation is recovered. The written engagement agreement controls the actual terms.
Timing depends on medical treatment, disputed facts, insurance negotiations, litigation, court schedules, and the complexity of the damages. Some matters resolve without a lawsuit; others take longer because filing and discovery are necessary.
Depending on the jurisdiction and facts, a claim may involve medical expenses, lost income, future care, property damage, and noneconomic losses. Available damages and limits vary by state and claim type.
Many claims resolve without trial, but whether a lawsuit is needed depends on the evidence, deadlines, coverage, liability disputes, and the other side’s willingness to negotiate fairly.
Get appropriate medical care, report the incident when required, preserve photos and documents, keep insurance communications, and avoid destroying or discarding evidence that could matter later.
